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Anthony Tillmon Williams (December 12, 1945 – February 23, 1997) was an American jazz drummer. Williams first gained fame as a member of Miles Davis' "Second Great Quintet," and later pioneered jazz fusion with Davis' group and his own combo, the Tony Williams Lifetime.
A tribute to the late drummer Tony Williams, who died in 1997 at age 52. The article covers his musical legacy, his compositional vision, and his influence on drumming and drummers.
Dec 14, 2023 · Regardless of the sad and possibly controversial circumstances of his passing, the fact is that Tony Williams — the most volcanic and influential force in jazz drumming since Max Roach — did indeed pass away nearly 27 years ago at age 51.
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Feb 23, 1997 · Celebrated jazz drummer whose body of work as a bandleader and sideman included hard bop, fusion, free jazz, and rock. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 1990s. Born. December 12, 1945 in Chicago, IL. Died. February 23, 1997 in Daly City, CA.
Feb 10, 2024 · From his groundbreaking collaborations with jazz icon Miles Davis, the advent of jazz fusion with Tony Williams Lifetime, and the enduring legacy of one of music's most innovative drummers.
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Tony Williams erupted onto the jazz scene in 1963 as a 17-year-old prodigy with a full-blown, volcanic style of drumming that would blow hard-bop tastiness out the door. Williams’ arrival was hailed with a great deal of fanfare.
May 10, 2024 · Drummer Tony Williams burst on to the international jazz scene in sensational fashion, getting hired when he was just 17 years old by Miles Davis to join what would become known as the trumpeter's “Second Great Quintet."
