Sandy Williams
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| Birth name | Sandy Williams |
| Born | 24 October 1906 |
| Origin |  Summerville, South Carolina |
| Died | April 25, 1991 (aged 84) |
| Genre(s) | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Olympic Trophy |
| Instrument(s) | Trombone |
| Associated acts | Chick Webb, Rex Stewart |
Sandy Williams (24 October 1906–25 March 1991) was an American jazz trombonist born in Summerville, South Carolina, perhaps best-known for playing with the premier big bands of his day, especially the Chick Webb orchestra. Williams also recorded extensively with Ella Fitzgerald.
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[edit] Early life
In his youth, Williams moved to Washington, D.C. and attended an industrial school in Delaware after both parents died.
[edit] Career
In 1927 he performed with Claude Hopkins in Atlantic City, New Jersey. From 1929-1932 Williams worked with the Horace Henderson band back in Washington, D.C.. From 1932-1933 he was a member of the Fletcher Henderson band. He was fired from Fletcher's band for igniting a firecracker onstage. From 1933-1940 Williams then worked with the Chick Webb orchestra. He toured Europe with Rex Stewart and his band from 1946-1949.
Throughout his career Sandy Williams played with some of the legendary jazz musicians of history, including Sidney Bechet, Duke Ellington, Roy Eldridge and Art Hodes, to name a few. Williams died in New York City on March 25, 1991.
[edit] Personal life
[edit] Select discography
With Ella Fitzgerald
- Something To Live Fore (Verve)
- Swingstation w/ Chick Webb (GRP)
With Rex Stewart
- Ellingtonia (Dial)
- Rex Stewart And His Orchestra (Plaza)
- I'm The Luckiest Fool (Blue Star)
With Sidney Bechet
- Sidney Bechet and His New Orleans Feetwarmers (Bluebird)
With Various Artists
[edit] Bibliography
- "Boy Meets Horn", Rex Stewart, ISBN 1871478758 - Includes a description of the European tour.
