Buster Williams
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Bassists · b. 1942

Buster Williams

American musician

Born
17 April 1942
Camden
Country
United States
Active
1959–
Record labels
HighNote Records
Discography
8 albums

Biography

Buster Williams is a jazz musician who plays double bass and bass instrument. Buster Williams was born on 17 April 1942 in Camden. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and post-bop. Record labels: HighNote Records. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Pinnacle” (1975) to “Unalome” (2023).

Charles Anthony "Buster" Williams (born April 17, 1942) is an American jazz bassist. Williams is known for his membership in pianist Herbie Hancock's early 1970s group, as well as working with guitarist Larry Coryell, the Thelonious Monk repertory band Sphere and as the accompanist of choice for many singers, including Nancy Wilson.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Pinnacle 1975
Crystal Reflections 1976
Heartbeat 1979
Dreams Come True 1980
Something More 1989
Griot Libertè 2004
Audacity 2018
Unalome 2023

Also plays on

Albums where Buster Williams is credited as a sideman

1969 Fat Albert Rotunda — Herbie Hancock bass
1969 The Prisoner — Herbie Hancock double bass, bass
1971 Mwandishi — Herbie Hancock bass
1972 Crossings — Herbie Hancock bass, percussion
1973 Sextant — Herbie Hancock double bass, electric bass guitar

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Buster Williams play?

Buster Williams is known for playing double bass and bass instrument.

When and where was Buster Williams born?

Buster Williams was born 17 April 1942 in Camden.

What are Buster Williams's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Pinnacle (1975), Crystal Reflections (1976), Heartbeat (1979), Dreams Come True (1980) and Something More (1989).

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