Album: The Joy of Flying by Tony Williams (1979)
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Album

Artist Background: Anthony Tillmon "Tony" Williams (December 12, 1945 - February 23, 1997) was an American jazz drummer. Widely regarded as one of the most important and influential jazz drummers to come to prominence in the 1960s, Williams first gained fame in the band of trumpeter Miles Davis and was a pioneer of jazz fusion. Williams was born in Chicago and grew up in Boston. He was of African, Portuguese, and Chinese descent. He began studies with drummer Alan Dawson at an early age, and began playing profe... Part of the Chicago, Illinois, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Chicago, Illinois, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1970s, Album, Columbia


The Joy of Flying

Tony Williams

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