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Live At J's, Vol. 1

Claude Williams
Live At J's, Vol. 1

Violinist Claude “Fiddler” Williams (1908–2004) began his professional recording career in 1928 with the jazz band the Twelve Clouds of Joy in Kansas City. In 1989, he was the leader on two live sessions in New York City. In Volume 1, Williams leads his quintet through a dozen songs, ranging from swing (“Cherokee”) and bebop (“Billie’s Bounce) to bossa nova (“Wave”) and American standards (“Our Love Is Here to Stay” and “There Is No Greater Love”). His laid-back musical approach provides solo opportunities for guitarist James Chirillo and pianist Ron Mathews. Williams was named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998.

Track Listing

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(Going To) Kansas City Claude Williams 06:31
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Billie's Bounce Claude Williams 04:27
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Our Love Is Here To Stay Claude Williams 06:54
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After You've Gone Claude Williams 05:40
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The Fiddler Claude Williams 02:45
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You're My Desire Claude Williams 05:11
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Wave Claude Williams 06:31
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There Is No Greater Love Claude Williams 06:05
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Li'l Darlin' Claude Williams 07:28
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Just Friends Claude Williams 05:39
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Cherokee Claude Williams 07:35
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Texarkana Claude Williams 03:52