Jessica Williams (musician)
American jazz pianist (1948–2022)
Jessica Jennifer Williams (March 17, 1948 – March 12, 2022) was an American jazz pianist and composer. She worked with Eddie Harris, Tony Williams, Stan Getz, Bobby Hutcherson, and Charlie Haden.
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| Background information | |
| Born | March 17, 1948 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 2022 (aged 73) |
| Genres | Jazz, Electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Piano, Synthesizers, Trap Drums, B3 Organ, Contrabass |
| Years active | 1960s–2022 |
| Labels | Red and Blue, Candid, Concord, Maxjazz, Timeless, Hep, Jazz Focus |
| Website | www |
In June 1976, Williams began performing with the "Philly Joe" Jones band in New Jersey many times in the 1970s.[1]
Williams died on March 12, 2022, five days before her 74th birthday.[2]
References
change- ↑ Yanow, Scott. "Jessica Williams | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ↑ Origin Artist: Jessica Williams. In: originarts.com, access date March 15, 2022.
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