Eddie Williams

This name arises frequently over the jazz scene, having less a whole combo composed of players named Eddie Williams more the consequence of missed opportunities than statistical impossibilities. THE BRAND NEW Orleans radio and tv manufacturer and announcer of the name surely does know this, having spent his whole profession up to his chin in jazz and blues, the mouth area being left apparent to make announcements. He certainly will need to have acquired the satisfaction of determining sidemen who may also be called Eddie Williams, a list which includes a bassist, a trumpeter, and a saxophonist, amongst others. Jazz listeners don’t need to tune in a specific station to listen to this guy, as he performs spoken phrase parts on many recordings, including a 1968 collection from vocalist Eddie Jefferson and Branford Marsalis’ 1983 Moments in a Town. Williams’ documenting credits likewise incorporate several liner notes created for major contemporary jazz artists such as for example Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Booker Ervin. On radio, Williams became known blasting Delta blues out of Greenville, MS. He ultimately hosted Three Method Television, New Orleans’ first dark dance/music show.