Jazz Greats: Fess Williams

Fess Williams (né Stanley R. Williams; 10 April 1894 — 17 December 1975) 

 

  Multi- Instrumentalist and Bandleader, Fess Williams, started playing Jazz professionally in 1919 and led many Bands until his retirement in the 1940's. Please take a listen here and have a fun Saturday: Friction

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fess_williams

Background information
Birth name	Stanley R. Williams
Also known as	Professor or "Fess"
Born	April 10, 1894 Danville, Kentucky, United States
Died	December 17, 1975 (aged 81) New York
Genres	Jazz Swing
Instruments	Clarinet, alto saxophone
Years active	1920s–1940s
Associated acts	Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra, Fess Williams and His Joy Boys