Johnny Williams

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Johnny Williams

dr, perc, 1905-1985 US, Watertown, Massachusetts
Singer / Musician / Composer / Conductor of Jazz

b. Watertown, Maine, 1905 d. Los Angeles, California, 1984 Johnny Williams was an American jazz drummer and percussionist from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. In New York and Hollywood he worked on radio, in films, and as a recording artist. He is the father of legendary Hollywood film score composer John Williams (4), and the grandfather of singer Joseph Williams and drummer Mark T. Williams.

Instruments

Drums
Percussion

Genres

Jazz
Pop
Soundtrack
Classical
Children's Music

Plays With

Raymond Scott Quintet

Band Members

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