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

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