Billy Williams
July 10th, 2008 | New Dates!
I've updated my Itinerary! Please visit that section to see where I'll be performing next! (If you feel so inclined, of course!!
March 18th, 2008 | Hey Everyone!
Just a few quick updates....
MARCH 20TH- I'll be performing with the Justin Kauflin Trio at The Boot in Norfolk on this coming Thursday. Set's at 8 and 10 p.m. Check WWW.INSIDETHEBOOT.COM for more details...
MARCH 21-22- I'll be at Twins Jazz (on Washington D.C.'s Historic U Street District) with Bassist Mike Hawkins' Quartet featuring the great pianist Mr. Larry Willis! Sets start around 8-9-10ish....HAHA....U never know at Twins.....
I also just received a call from Composer/Pianist Ashby Anderson (www,jazzcomposersalliance.com or www.ashbyanderson.com) to be a part of a showcase performance of some of his original and commisioned works (including his "Historic Richmond Jazz Suite") on April 20th at 3 p.m. at Muse Creative Workspace in Shockoe Slip in Richmond, VA. I'm really looking forward to getting the opportunity to play some of Ashby's music. Should be fun!!
More updates forthcoming.......
Stay Blessed
Billy
January 25th, 2008 | Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all....Hope that everyone is doing well....2008 is gonna be the year....I can feel it!!!!
Peace
Billy
December 26th, 2007 | TWINS JAZZ!!!
Come on down to Twins Jazz Club in Washington D.C.'s historic U Street District for an exciting evening of jazz with the Billy Williams Quartet. For more information follow the related link to www.twinsjazz.com
To read an interview of Billy written by RVA JAZZ in promotion of the gig go to:
WWW.RVAJAZZ.BLOGSPOT.COM
November 2nd, 2007 | GRAND ILLUMINATION CELEBRATION CONCERT!!!!
Hey all,
Just wanted to let everyone know that my trio, the Billy Williams Trio, along with Aimee Bayles and Alan Parker (Acoustic) and the Charles Darden Quartet will be presenting a very special concert on November 24th, 2007 at the Founder's Inn Hotel and Spa in Virginia Beach! This concert is in celebration of the Hotel's annual Grand Illumination Celebration, celebrating the coming of the Christmas season! So everybody PLEASE come on out for a great evening of music and celebration! Tickets are $12!
Thanks
Billy
July 13th, 2007 | New Update....FINALLY!
WOW.....It has indeed been a long time since the last update.....great things have happened since then...Im gonna do my best to keep this as short as I can :-) ...Well, let's go back to March, first....In March, I had the great pleasure of sharing the stage with the great pianist, Mr. CYRUS CHESTNUT, in a concert in Montpelier, Maryland!....To say the least, this was a very special accomplishment for me....From seeing this trio just a couple of years ago and then being on stage as a part of them was sorta....uhh....overwhelming! It was a great learning experience! Towards the end of April, I had the opportunity to share the stage with the legendary pianist LARRY WILLIS for a weekend at Twins Jazz Club in Washington, D.C.! This was a great experience as Mr. Willis was a part of the jazz scene back in the 60's, when a lot of the foundation, of which most of us jazz musicians rely upon, was being built. Larry is a marvelous player and an even greater person! In May, I went into the studio and recorded some songs as a member of the Jason Jenkins Quartet. Originally, this was original music that Jason had been commisioned to write for a dance troupe at Appalachian State University, but he ended up liking the cd so much, that he released it! The name of the cd is entitled "Urban Vernacular" and should be available on CD Baby and Itunes shortly! In June, I had the pleasure of being responsible for the music for the Brotherly Love COGIC (My home church) EverReady Choir's Anniversary! Thank God everything turned out beautifully and a blessed time was had by all! (Special thanks to Percy Thomas and Karen Poole for a beatiful job on the concert!) Towards the end of June (breathe) I returned to Twins in Washington D.C. for another weekend with Mr. Willis and co. I always learn something while Im on the bandstand with him and his passion and love for this music is an inspiration to me. Which finally brings us to July! I am performing once again with Mr. Willis in Arlington, VA on Sunday in a benefit concert for him (he lost almost everything in a fire that occured earlier this year). So keep him in your prayers and COME OUT TO HELP SUPPORT THIS GREAT MAN! We should hold up those who laid the foundation for us to be able to do what we do! Well, until the next time folks....
Look out and look in (Hey....I like that a little bit...haha)
Be Blessed
Billy
February 8th, 2007 | Update!
Hey everyone,
Just figured I'd write a little bit here to let you all know how I was doing.......things are going great...I just recently (January '07) performed with VCU Jazz Faculty Member/ Trumpeter Taylor Barnett for his first Faculty Recital that turned out to be a great success....This past weekend (February 2-3) I had the pleasure of once again working with world-reknown pianist Eric Lewis at HR-57 in Washington, D.C.....I have a few concert dates coming up (February 9, March 10) with Jazz Vocalist Charles Darden in the Hampton Roads area that should be very entertaining.....I also just got a call to do a tribute concert to Milt Jackson and the MJQ with the Russell Wilson Quartet at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art (February 24), which I am also very excited about....You can catch me just about every other Wednesday (starting feb. 14) at Emilio's in Richmond with Buttafly Vasquez ...Wow....it doesn't seem like a lot when you're playing, but it really is.....lol....All is well.....
Until Next Time,
GOD Bless
Billy Williams
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