Anthony Williams

Anthony Williams, better known as Tony Williams, was an American jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader who made significant contributions to the evolution of jazz music. Born on December 12, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, Williams was a child prodigy who began playing drums at a young age. By the age of 17, he had already garnered attention for his innovative style and was recruited by Miles Davis to join his Second Great Quintet in 1963. This marked the beginning of a pivotal period in his career as he played alongside Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Wayne Shorter, contributing to some of the most influential jazz recordings of the era.