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William Winant

perc, vib, *1953 US, Brooklyn
Musician of Jazz

William Winant (born 1953) is an American percussionist.In addition to his work in contemporary classical music—notably performing Lou Harrison's compositions—Winant has worked in a variety of genres, including noise rock, free improvisation and jazz. Notable collaborators include Glenn Spearman, Thurston Moore, Sonic Youth, Mr. Bungle (with whom he toured in support of their albums Disco Volante and California), Secret Chiefs 3, Mondo Cane and Oingo Boingo. A member of the Abel-Steinberg-Winant Trio, he has also frequently collaborated with John Zorn.

     
Instruments
  • Percussion
  • Vibraphone
  • Cymbals
  • Cowbell
  • Drums
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Electronic
  • Rock
  • Folk
Popular Tracks   
Trackings I on Five American Percussion Pieces by William Winant
The Basketweave Elegies: I. Very Quiet, Still on Garland: The Basketweave Elegies by Peter Garland & William Winant
The Basketweave Elegies: VII. Peaceful, Radiant on Garland: The Basketweave Elegies by Peter Garland & William Winant
The Basketweave Elegies: II. Bright, Clear on Garland: The Basketweave Elegies by Peter Garland & William Winant
The Basketweave Elegies: III. Very Quiet, Still on Garland: The Basketweave Elegies by Peter Garland & William Winant
The Basketweave Elegies: IX. Lyrical, Tranquil on Garland: The Basketweave Elegies by Peter Garland & William Winant
The Basketweave Elegies: IV. Bright, Clear on Garland: The Basketweave Elegies by Peter Garland & William Winant
The Basketweave Elegies: V. Lyric, Expressive on Garland: The Basketweave Elegies by Peter Garland & William Winant
The Basketweave Elegies: VI. Vigorous, Declamatory on Garland: The Basketweave Elegies by Peter Garland & William Winant
Song of Quetzalcoatl on Five American Percussion Pieces by William Winant

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Band Members
Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Ocean Of StormsTania Chen \ Henry Kaiser \ Wadada Leo Smith \ William Winant2016Album
Megasonic ChapelTania Chen, Henry Kaiser, Soo-Yeon Lyuh, William Winant2015Album
Zones Of InfluenceDavid Rosenboom, William Winant2014Album
Five American Percussion PiecesWilliam Winant2013Album
Eclipse Quartet plays Parkins, Rzewski & TenneyThe Eclipse Quartet, William Winant2013Album
WakeFrank Gratkowski / Chris Brown / William Winant2008Album
China Is NearWhite Out W / Jim O'Rourke & William Winant2005Album
Eleventh HourFred Frith - Arditti Quartet, Uwe Dierksen, William Winant2005Album
SerenadoLou Harrison - David Tanenbaum, William Winant2003Album
Lost To The City / Noise To NowhereThurston Moore, William Winant, Tom Surgal2000Album
KontakteKarlheinz Stockhausen - James Tenney, William Winant1997Album
Piece For Jetsun DolmaThurston Moore, Tom Surgal, William Winant1996Album
John Cage At SummerstageJohn Cage With Joan La Barbara, William Winant & Leonard Stein1995Album
RoomRoom : Chris Brown / Larry Ochs / William Winant1989Album
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