Valdo Williams

Valdo O. Williams (March 30, 1928 – July 8, 2010)[1][2] was a Canadian post-bop free jazz pianist best known for his trio work with Reggie Johnson and Stu Martin. Williams recorded for the Savoy record label in a trio setting in 1966. They released one album, entitled New Advanced Jazz. AllMusic's review of New Advanced Jazz comments on Williams "performing free jazz that has a strong forward movement and generally swings."[3]

Williams appeared on Canadian television accompanying saxophonists Charlie Parker in the 1950s and Hal Singer in the 1960s.[3]

Discography

  • New Advanced Jazz (Savoy, 1966)

References

  1. ^ "Valdo O. Williams". Tributes.com. July 2010. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  2. ^ "R.I.P. 2010's Jazz Notables". The Village Voice. 2010-12-29. Archived from the original on January 1, 2011. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  3. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. "Valdo Williams Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2007-06-24.
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