LEROY WILLIAMS
Hard Bop • United States
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Jazz drummer. Born: February 3, 1941 in Chicago, IL Died: June 1, 2022
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A journeyman who is well regarded by his peers but seldom acknowledged by critics or the listening public, Leroy Williams has played in the bands of many of the jazz giants who came to prominence during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Despite high profile work with Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, and Stan Getz, over thirty years in the company of Barry Harris, plus dozens of interesting recording dates, Williams' self-effacing artistry often goes unnoticed. A smart, unobtrusive stylist in the bebop mode, he shuns gratuitous displays of technique, and often doesn't make an impact on an ensemble in obvious ways. Reminiscent of Max Roach, Art Blakey, and Philly Joe Jones, Williams listens and relates to everyone on the bandstand. His timekeeping is reliable, and his sticking (particularly at medium and up tempos) is decisive and well defined. However, in contrast
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