tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post5192780440413207645..comments2023-12-21T03:13:11.317-08:00Comments on jazztruth: Remembering James WilliamsGeorge Colliganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11277569607502834278noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-49920512569518751772011-12-13T10:15:04.762-08:002011-12-13T10:15:04.762-08:00I had played trumpet along with many of the Aebers...I had played trumpet along with many of the Aebersold Play-Along recordings, so much that the comping of players like Kenny Barron and Cedar Walton were really in my ears. 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If you can find it, check out the Sunnyside recording "Progress Report." It features several Williams originals that made their way into the Art Farmer/Clifford Jordan book. Now that was a top flight ensemble!TCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-75001100497208644112011-04-05T12:51:04.370-07:002011-04-05T12:51:04.370-07:00I miss my friend. As I type this I'm looking a...I miss my friend. As I type this I'm looking at a photo of James and me with Horace Silver that he insisted that send him a copy. I'll never forget him standing patiently in line to get Oscar Peterson to sign a copy of his autobiograpy at a IAJE conference in Toronto. No jumping the line for him. I'll always have the performances at Twins to remember and the recordings to play on my show as long as I'm on the air. Thank you for this great remembrance of James Williams and I'll join Tony Pancella in congratulating you for what your doing on the piano.<br />Rusty HassanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-54639391803786249252011-04-01T05:04:08.229-07:002011-04-01T05:04:08.229-07:00I totally relate to any single detail of your post...I totally relate to any single detail of your post George.<br />I met James back in 1981 when he was on tour in Italy with Blakey, and since then we've been in touch. I told him I'd come over for some lessons the first time I'd have the chance to be in NY, and it finally happened in 1991 at his house in Brooklyn. We spoke and listened to music for at least 2 hours after the first lesson, and same thing happened to me when it came to pay the lesson... <br />We've been in touch quite often since then.<br />I can say he is one of my strongest influence as a piano player, and he's responsible for many of my musical choices; as a matter of fact he introduced me to Miles Griffith, with whom I shared the bandstand for the last ten years, with three cds under our name. I came to St.Peter's for his memorial as well.<br />I miss not only a friend and a mentor, but one of the most original, exciting and creative voices of the jazz scene. And a wonderful person.<br />I like to play and record JW's music as much as I can, I recently did it with Alter Ego on a piano duet with Larry Willis for Mapleshade records, with Arioso (Take Flight And Be Free) where Miles Griffith put lyrics to it, and with Willpower (The Struggle Never Dies) with Miles' lyrics as well.<br />Thank you so much for your great post (and GREAT blog!), and for the opportunity to remember James, who's certainly making joyful noises up there! God bless his soul.<br />Hey, congrats on your fantastic work on the 88's George!<br /><br />Tony Pancellatonypanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01880013396212684235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-70687288678046768472011-03-31T01:58:04.446-07:002011-03-31T01:58:04.446-07:00Just been listening again to Art Farmer Blame It O...Just been listening again to Art Farmer Blame It On My Youth. Companion recording to the Strayhorn recording namechecked above by Anon. You all need to check out this brilliant album especially for James Williams. Alter Ego is a wonderful album also and mentioned by George in his piece.Hosiery For Menhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140889008055624236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-87957091008355469012011-03-30T20:04:24.786-07:002011-03-30T20:04:24.786-07:00Great tribute, George. James used to come up to U...Great tribute, George. James used to come up to UNH with his trio or to play with Clark Terry. He was so generous with his advice and time. A truly great musician and man.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04347803636044789290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-48960938841179023402011-03-30T07:25:18.577-07:002011-03-30T07:25:18.577-07:00Great post, thanks !
SimonGreat post, thanks !<br />Simon<a href="http://www.jazzjunk.nl">Jazzjunkie</a>https://www.blogger.com/profile/02409782854268039359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-48219284532305870132011-03-29T18:05:30.772-07:002011-03-29T18:05:30.772-07:00I first heard Williams on Art Farmer's Billy S...I first heard Williams on Art Farmer's Billy Strayhorn tribute record Something to Live For. Williams' shimmering, cascading lines are the first thing you hear on that record. A truly unforgettable musical message.<br /><br />Thanks for a nice tribute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-24333953811276503022011-03-28T21:56:20.720-07:002011-03-28T21:56:20.720-07:00thank you for this wonderful post! i discovered j...thank you for this wonderful post! i discovered james' playing through one of my fave greg osby albums, art forum.<br /><br />and i have to ask, what was that hip minor-11th voicing that you still use to this day?zibalatzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003765701553033282noreply@blogger.com