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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.
BY ANDY DOERSCHUK. Editor’s Note: The drumming world was shocked when Tony Williams suddenly passed away in his hospital bed on February 23, 1997. He was only 52 years old and appeared to have been in good health, with decades of creative expression ahead of him.
Dezember 12, 1945 - February 23, 1997. Tony Williams. Widely regarded as one of the most important and influential jazz drummers to come to prominence in the 1960s, Williams first gained fame in the band of trumpeter Miles Davis and was a pioneer of jazz fusion. Williams was born in Chicago and grew up in Boston.
Jul 12, 2023 · Discover Jazz. last updated July 12, 2023. Jazz Music, Drums. Tony Williams is remembered as one of the greatest jazz drummers, as well as one of the most stunning prodigies, in the history of the music. In this article, we’ve picked 10 key moments from his career.
Nov 9, 2023 · Tony Williams. Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. Born in Chicago and growing up in Boston, Williams began studies with master drummer Alan Dawson at an early age and began playing professionally at the age of 13 with saxophonist Sam Rivers. Jackie McLean hired Williams at 16.
Oct 31, 2023 · 31 Oct 2023. In 1965, Tony Williams was a prodigious, 19-year old jazz drummer. A student of the greats like Max Roach and Philly Joe Jones, Williams was ready to carve a style of his own from everything he had learned. By that time, he hadn’t even settled on his professional name and was still listed as ‘Anthony Williams’ on album covers.
Tony Williams. (Photo: DownBeat Archives) 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.
