Elmer Williams (saxophonist)
Elmer Williams (July 27, 1916 – February 28, 1994)[1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist,[2] known for his work with Chick Webb. He joined Webb in 1927, leaving in 1936 to join Fletcher Henderson. Williams appeared on Louis Armstrong's The Complete RCA Victor Recordings.[3]
Elmer Williams | |
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| Also known as | Skippy Williams |
| Born | July 27, 1916 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1994 (aged 74) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone |
References
- "Elmer Williams". Discogs. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- "Jelly Roll Morton" (PDF). Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- Ratliff, Ben (2002-11-06). The New York Times Essential Library: Jazz: A Critic's Guide to the 100 Most Important Recordings. Henry Holt and Company. ISBN 978-0-8050-7068-2.
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