Mary Watkins
American folk and jazz pianist

Mary Watkins

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American folk and jazz pianist
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Mary Watkins (born 1939, Denver, Colorado) is an American folk and jazz pianist.
Watkins graduated from Howard University in 1972 and began performing in jazz ensembles in Washington, D.C. shortly after. Watkins released several full-length albums and composed commissioned works for jazz ensembles, including a score for the play Lady Lester Sings the Blues and a jazz version of The Nutcracker ballet.

Discography

  • Something Moving (Olivia, 1978)
  • Winds of Change (Palo Alto, 1981)
  • Spirit Song (Redwood, 1985)
  • The Soul Kings (Wenefil, 1992)
  • Touch Heal & Deliver (DDS, 1995)