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Roger Williams (pianist) Roger Williams (born Louis Jacob Weertz; October 1, 1924 – October 8, 2011) was an American popular music pianist. Described by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the most popular instrumentalists of the mid-20th century", and "the rare instrumental pop artist to strike a lasting commercial chord," Williams had 22 hit ...
Oct 8, 2011 · Award-winning pianist Roger Williams, who played before nine U.S. presidents and recorded dozens of albums over his long career, died early Saturday in Los Angeles after a struggle with...
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Oct 9, 2011 · By Dennis Hevesi. Oct. 8, 2011. Roger Williams, the pianist whose lush versions of familiar tunes like “Autumn Leaves” and “Born Free” became hit recordings in the 1950s and ’60s and who...
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Roger Williams burst upon the music scene in 1955 when he recorded Autumn Leaves, the only piano instrumental recording to reach #1 on the Billboard singles charts with more than 2 million sold. It has become an American classic and still stands as the greatest selling piano recording of all time .
About Roger. Known worldwide as “Mr. Piano,” Roger Williams was a virtuoso pianist whose sweeping, sparkling arpeggios, showy technique, and gentle easy-listening arrangements established him as one of the most beloved pop instrumentalists. Billboard Magazine recognized Williams as the best-selling pianist in recording history.
Oct 9, 2011 · Roger Williams, a pianist who was one of the most popular instrumentalists of the mid-20th century and who hit No. 1 on the pop charts in 1955 with his arpeggio-strewn “Autumn Leaves,” has...
Oct 9, 2011 · NPR Staff. The song that made pianist Roger Williams famous was "Autumn Leaves." It was No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart for four weeks in 1955, the only piano instrumental in history to...
