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Jazz artist who collaborated with some of the greatest musicians in history, including Wynton Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie, and Chet Baker.He was offered a teaching position at the Berklee College of Music when he was 22, an offer that he accepted.He met Art Blakey in 1977, prompting him to leave Berklee and join Blakey's The Messengers for four years and 10 albums.
BEFORE FAMEHe was an organist for six years at Eastern Star Baptist Church in Memphis.
PERSONAL LIFEHis family recognized his gifts early on, and he began formal piano lessons when he was 13.
The meaning of the name Williams: Son Or Servant Of William FUN FACTSPianist James Williams were born on Thursday, birthstone is Aquamarine, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Rabbite, it is 63 days until James Williams next birthday.
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Jan. 04 1966
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