Steve Williams (jazz drummer) facts for kids
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Steve Williams
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Williams in 2008
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| Birth name | Stephen Edward Williams |
| Born | January 7, 1956 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Elabeth |
| Associated acts | Shirley Horn |
Stephen Edward Williams (born January 7, 1956) is an American jazz drummer. He is known for his amazing rhythm and for playing with many famous musicians. Steve Williams has been making music since the 1980s. He has played drums on many albums.
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Steve Williams: A Jazz Drummer
Steve Williams is a talented musician. He plays the drums in Jazz music. Jazz is a type of music known for its unique rhythms. It often includes improvisation. This means musicians make up parts of the music as they play. Drummers like Steve keep the beat. They also add exciting sounds and rhythms.
Playing with Shirley Horn
One of the most important parts of Steve Williams' career was playing with Shirley Horn. She was a very famous jazz singer and pianist. Steve was her main drummer for many years. He played on many of her albums.
- The Garden of the Blues (1985)
- All of Me (1987)
- I Thought About You (1987)
- Softly (1988)
- Close Enough for Love (1989)
- You Won't Forget Me (1991)
- Here's to Life (1992)
- Light Out of Darkness (A Tribute to Ray Charles) (1993)
- I Love You, Paris (1994)
- The Main Ingredient (1996)
- Loving You (1997)
- I Remember Miles (1998)
- You're My Thrill (2001)
- May the Music Never End (2003)
- But Beautiful (2005)
Playing with Shirley Horn helped Steve Williams become well-known. It showed his skill as a jazz drummer.
His Own Music
Steve Williams has also released his own album. It is called New Incentive. He released it in 2006. When a musician releases their own album, it means they are the leader. They choose the songs and the other musicians. This album shows Steve's own musical ideas.
- 2006: New Incentive (Elabeth)
Working with Other Artists
Besides Shirley Horn, Steve Williams has played with many other jazz musicians. This shows how versatile he is. He can play different styles of jazz. He has worked with artists like Carmen McRae and Joe Williams.
- 1988: Code Violations – Gary Thomas
- 1989: Masters from Different Worlds – Clifford Jordan and Ran Blake
- 1989: In Good Company – Joe Williams
- 1990: Sarah: Dedicated to You – Carmen McRae
- 1991: For My Lady – Toots Thielemans
- 1992: Glengarry Glen Ross (soundtrack) – Various
- 1995: Ramona – Jeffery Smith
- 1996: Monterey Jazz Festival – 40 Legendary Years – Various
- 1997: Ballads from the Black Sea – Datevik
- 1998: American Rhapsody – Vienna Art Orchestra
- 1999: Trio+Strings – John Hicks
- 2000: Sketches of James – Various
- 2000: The Face of Love – Eugene Maslov
- 2000: The Legacy Lives On – The Legacy Band
- 2008: Wild Is Love – Jamie Broumas
- 2013: A Beautiful Friendship: Remembering Shirley Horn – Mark Murphy
Steve Williams continues to be an important part of the jazz world. His drumming has helped shape many great recordings.
