Stephen Edward Williams (born January 7, 1956) is an American

jazz drummer Jazz drumming is the art of playing percussion (predominantly the drum kit, which includes a variety of drums and cymbals) in jazz styles ranging from 1910s-style Dixieland jazz to 1970s-era jazz fusion and 1980s-era Latin jazz. The techniques a ...

Discography

As leader * 2006: ''New Incentive'' (Elabeth) With Shirley Horn * 1985: ''

The Garden of the Blues ''The Garden of the Blues'' is a live album by jazz vocalist/pianist Shirley Horn, performing the compositions of Curtis Lewis, which was recorded in Florida in 1984 and released on the Danish SteepleChase Records, SteepleChase label.Fitzgerald, ...

'' * 1987: '' All of Me'' * 1987: ''

I Thought About You "I Thought About You" is a 1939 popular song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Background It was one of three collaborations Van Heusen and Mercer wrote for the Mercer-Morris publishing company started by Mercer and f ...

'' * 1988: '' Softly'' * 1989: '' Close Enough for Love'' * 1991: ''

You Won't Forget Me ''You Won't Forget Me'' is a 1991 studio album by Shirley Horn. Miles Davis made his last appearance as a sideman on this album.Cole, George (2005) The Last Miles: The Music of Miles Davis, 1980-1991'. University of Michigan Press. p. 436. . Goog ...

'' * 1992: '' Here's to Life'' * 1993: '' Light Out of Darkness (A Tribute to Ray Charles)'' * 1994: ''

I Love You, Paris ''I Love You, Paris'' is a 1992 live album by Shirley Horn, recorded at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Reception The Allmusic review by Richard S. Ginell stated: "Horn is in peak form throughout this program, often sounding exquisite and ...

'' * 1996: '' The Main Ingredient'' * 1997: '' Loving You'' * 1998: '' I Remember Miles'' * 2001: '' You're My Thrill'' * 2003: '' May the Music Never End'' * 2005: ''But Beautiful'' With others * 1988: ''Code Violations'' – Gary Thomas * 1989: '' Masters from Different Worlds'' –

Clifford Jordan Clifford Laconia Jordan (September 2, 1931 – March 27, 1993) was an American jazz tenor saxophone player. While in Chicago, he performed with Max Roach, Sonny Stitt, and some rhythm and blues groups. He moved to New York City in 1957, after ...

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Ran Blake Ran Blake (born April 20, 1935) is an American pianist, composer, and educator. He is known for his unique style that combines blues, gospel, classical, and film noir influences into an innovative and dark jazz sound. His career spans over 40 rec ...

* 1989: ''In Good Company'' – Joe Williams * 1990: '' Sarah: Dedicated to You'' –

Carmen McRae Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpre ...

* 1991: ''For My Lady'' –

Toots Thielemans Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Isidor, Baron Thielemans (29 April 1922 – 22 August 2016), known professionally as Toots Thielemans, was a Belgian jazz musician. He was mostly known for his chromatic harmonica playing, as well as his guitar and whistl ...

* 1992: ''Glengarry Glen Ross (soundtrack)'' – Various * 1995: ''Ramona'' – Jeffery Smith * 1996: ''Monterey Jazz Festival – 40 Legendary Years'' – Various * 1997: ''Ballads from the Black Sea'' – Datevik * 1998: ''American Rhapsody'' –

Vienna Art Orchestra The Vienna Art Orchestra was a European jazz group based in Vienna, Austria. Organized at different times as either a big band or as a smaller combo, it was regarded as one of the leading European jazz ensembles and was an official cultural ambas ...

* 1999: ''Trio+Strings'' –

John Hicks Sir John Richards Hicks (8 April 1904 – 20 May 1989) was a British economist. He is considered one of the most important and influential economists of the twentieth century. The most familiar of his many contributions in the field of economi ...

* 2000: ''Sketches of James'' – Various * 2000: ''The Face of Love'' – Eugene Maslov * 2000: ''The Legacy Lives On'' – The Legacy Band * 2008: ''Wild Is Love'' – Jamie Broumas

References

External links

Official website
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