- Born
- 3 February 1937
Chicago - Died
- 1 June 2022
- Country
- United States
- Discography
- 1 album
Biography
Leroy Williams was a jazz musician who played drum kit and percussion instrument. Leroy Williams was born on 3 February 1937 in Chicago and died on 1 June 2022. The music is usually filed under jazz and new wave.
Leroy Williams (February 3, 1937 – June 1, 2022) was an American drummer, mostly known for his work in jazz. Williams first began playing drums as a teenager in the 1950s. From 1959 to the middle of the 1960s he played with singer Judy Roberts, and following this he moved to New York City and played with Booker Ervin in 1967. In 1968 he played with Sonny Rollins, Archie Shepp, and Clifford Jordan; in 1969 he first began playing with Barry Harris, with whom he would collaborate often. 1970 saw him playing with Hank Mobley, Wilbur Ware, and Thelonious Monk, the latter of which he went with on a tour of Japan. Later in the 1970s he played with Yusef Lateef, Ray Bryant, Charles McPherson, Stan Getz, Andrew Hill, Sonny Stitt, Junior Cook, Al Cohn, Buddy Tate, and Bob Wilber. In the 1980s Williams played with Art Davis, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, Steve Turre, and Bill Hardman.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Leroy Williams play?
Leroy Williams is known for playing drum kit and percussion instrument.
When and where was Leroy Williams born?
Leroy Williams was born 3 February 1937 in Chicago.
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