Jessica Williams
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Pianists · 1948–2022

Jessica Williams

American jazz pianist (1948–2022)

Born
17 March 1948
Baltimore
Died
12 March 2022
Country
United States
Record labels
Timeless Records
Discography
38 albums

Biography

Jessica Williams was a jazz musician who played piano, synthesizer and Hammond organ. Jessica Williams was born on 17 March 1948 in Baltimore and died on 12 March 2022. The music is usually filed under jazz and electronic music. Record labels: Timeless Records. The discography here lists 38 albums, from “The Portal of Antrim” (1976) to “Blue Abstraction: Prepared Piano Project 1985–1987” (2025). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship (1994).

Jessica Jennifer Williams (March 17, 1948 – March 10, 2022) was an American jazz pianist and composer.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Portal of Antrim 1976 · Adelphi Records Orgonomic Music 1981 · Clean Cuts
Nothin' but the Truth 1986
“…And Then, There’s This!” 1990
Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Volume Twenty-One 1992 · Live
The Next Step 1993
Arrival 1994
Encounters 1994
Intuition 1995
Gratitude 1996
Joy 1996
The Victoria Concert 1996 · Live
Encounters II 1997
Higher Standards 1997
Jessica's Blues 1997
Ain't Misbehavin' 1999
In the Key of Monk 1999
It's Jessica's Time 1999 · Live
Blue Fire 2000
Some Ballads, Some Blues 2001
This Side Up 2002
All Alone 2003
Live at Yoshi's Volume 1 2004 · Live
The Real Deal 2004
Live at Yoshi's Volume 2 2005 · Live
Billy's Theme: A Tribute to Dr. Billy Taylor 2006
Live at the Seasons 2006 · Live
Steps 2006
Unity 2006 · Live
Equinox 2007
Virtual Miles, Volume 1 2007
Songs for a New Century 2008
The Art of the Piano 2009
Touch 2010 · Live
Freedom Trane 2011
Songs of Earth 2012
With Love 2014
Blue Abstraction: Prepared Piano Project 1985–1987 2025

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jessica Williams play?

Jessica Williams is known for playing piano, synthesizer and Hammond organ.

When and where was Jessica Williams born?

Jessica Williams was born 17 March 1948 in Baltimore.

What are Jessica Williams's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Portal of Antrim (1976), Orgonomic Music (1981) and Nothin' but the Truth (1986).

External links

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