William Winant

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William Winant (born 1953) is an American percussionist.

In addition to his work in contemporary classical music -- notably performing Lou Harrison's compositions—Winant has worked in a variety of genres, including noise rock, free improvisation and jazz. Notable collaborators include Glenn Spearman, Thurston Moore, Sonic Youth, Mr. Bungle (with whom he toured in support of their albums Disco Volante and California), Secret Chiefs 3, Mondo Cane and Oingo Boingo. He has also frequently collaborated with John Zorn.

He currently is a faculty member at Mills College in Oakland, California. He also gives percussion lessons and teaches the percussion ensemble at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Films

  • 1995 - Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy - Harry Partch, Lou Harrison, and Terry Riley. Directed by Michael Blackwood.

Discography

  • Vernal Equinox (1978)
  • Double Concerto (1983)
  • Face To Face (1992)
  • Batman Returns (1992)
  • Music For 17 (1993)
  • Lava (1995)
  • John Cage at Summerstage (1995)
  • ...Like Water (1997)
  • Theme Park (1998)

With Mr. Bungle

With Mike Patton

With John Zorn

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