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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 drummer like Tony comes around only once in 30 years.” –Miles Davis. When Tony Williams died on February 23, he left behind not only a rich legacy of extraordinary drumming, but also the promise of incredible things to come.
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 drummer...
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Jun 20, 2024 · 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.
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.
Feb 26, 1997 · Tony Williams, a drummer whose innovations made him one of the most influential jazz musicians of the last half-century, died on Sunday at the Seton Medical Center in Daly City, Calif. He was...
Tony Williams was an American jazz drummer. He lived from December 12, 1945 to February 23, 1997. Williams was born in Chicago, and grew up in Boston. He began his studies with Alan Dawson as a drummer and started playing professionally with Sam Rivers at age 13. Jackie McLean hired Williams when he was 16.
