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John Williams
as, bs, *1905 US
Musician / Composer of Jazz
A.k.a. John O. Williams
John Williams (1905 - 1996) was an American saxophonist and composer. Born : April 13, 1905 in Memphis, Tennessee. Died : November 24, 1996 in Columbus, Ohio. He played the lead alto and baritone saxophonist with the Andy Kirk And His Clouds Of Joy, and he wrote many of the pieces the band recorded. His first wife, the pianist and composer Mary Lou Williams, was also a band member. Williams left the Kirk band in 1939 and began playing saxophone with Cootie Williams in 1942. He is best remembered for his 1930 composition "Froggy Bottom", part of the score for the Robert Altman film "Kansas City".
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| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Territories - Volume 1 | John Williams - Andy Kirk | 1976 | Compil. |
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