Because of her being located in north California, Jessica Williams is a bit underrated, but (about proof her units for Jazz Concentrate and Hep) she actually is among the best jazz pianists of today. Williams is usually a robust virtuoso whose total control of the key pad, wit, solid feeling of swing, as well as the impact of Thelonious Monk possess combined to create her an especially notable participant. She started acquiring piano lessons when she was four and was gigging as an adolescent. Williams took considerable classical lessons but additionally gigged with Philly Joe Jones in Philadelphia before shifting to SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA in 1977. She was the home pianist at Keystone Korner for a while and made several interesting recordings (some as Jessica Jennifer Williams) through the period, occasionally utilizing consumer electronics. Although she made an appearance on Charlie Rouse’s last record and gigged continuously, Williams was mainly off record (beyond her own personal Quanta label) until re-emerging in the past due ’80s as an excellent solo acoustic participant. She is a huge whose many times for Jazz Concentrate (five of its 1st ten produces feature Williams) and Hep are regularly brilliant.