Buster Williams

Buster Williams
Williams at Victoria during the 2016 Oslo Jazzfestival
Williams at Victoria during the 2016 Oslo Jazzfestival
Background information
Birth nameCharles Anthony Williams
Born (1942-04-17) April 17, 1942 (age 82)
Camden, New Jersey
GenresJazz, jazz fusion
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDouble bass
Years active1959–present
Websitebusterwilliams.com

Charles Anthony "Buster" Williams (born April 17, 1942) is an American jazz bassist.[1] Williams is known for his membership in pianist Herbie Hancock's early 1970s group, as well as working with guitarist Larry Coryell, the Thelonious Monk repertory band Sphere and as the accompanist of choice for many singers, including Nancy Wilson.

  1. ^ Yonke, David. "Buster Williams brings New York jazz to Toledo". Toledo Blade, November 16, 1993, p. P-1. Retrieved June 1, 2013.