Mars Williams
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Saxophonists · 1955–2023

Mars Williams

American musician (1955–2023)

Born
28 May 1955
Evanston
Died
20 November 2023
Chicago
Country
United States
Record labels
Delmark Records
Discography
7 albums

Biography

Mars Williams was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Mars Williams was born on 28 May 1955 in Evanston and died on 20 November 2023 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz, rock music and new wave. Record labels: Delmark Records. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Moments Form” (2013) to “I Know You Are but What Am I?” (2024).

Marc Charles "Mars" Williams (May 29, 1955 – November 20, 2023) was an American jazz and rock saxophonist. He was a member of the American new wave band the Waitresses from 1980 to 1983, and a member of the British post-punk band the Psychedelic Furs from 1983 to 1989 and again from 2005 until his death in 2023. Williams also was a founding member of the acid jazz group Liquid Soul, and a member of the free jazz-oriented NRG Ensemble.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Moments Form 2013 · Live
MARS WILLIAMS PRESENTS: AN AYLER XMAS VOL. 3 "Live in Krakow" 2019 · Live
Hornithology 2020 · Live
Spiracle 2020
Critical Mass 2023
Two or Three: Works by and Inspired by Pauline Oliveros 2023
I Know You Are but What Am I? 2024 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Mars Williams is credited as a sideman

1998 1 / 2 / 3 — Brötzmann: The Chicago Octet / The Chicago Tentet alto saxophone, clarinet, tenor saxophone, reeds

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Mars Williams play?

Mars Williams is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Mars Williams born?

Mars Williams was born 28 May 1955 in Evanston.

What are Mars Williams's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Moments Form (2013), MARS WILLIAMS PRESENTS: AN AYLER XMAS VOL. 3 "Live in Krakow" (2019), Hornithology (2020), Spiracle (2020) and Critical Mass (2023).

External links

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