The Williamson Claude Trio

Claude Williamson Claude Williamson American jazz pianist (1926–2016) Claude Berkeley Williamson (November 18, 1926 – July 16, 2016) was an American jazz pianist. Piano: Claude Williamson Bass: Don Prell Drums: Chuck Flores Williamson was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, United States.[1] He studied at the New England Conservatory of Music before moving to jazz,[1] influenced mainly by Teddy Wilson, then by Al Haig and Bud Powell. In 1947, he moved to California, working first with Teddy Edwards, then with Red Norvo in San Francisco, with Charlie Barnet in 1949, and with June Christy for two years.[1] Later he worked with Max Roach, Art Pepper and others.[1] Williamson was a longtime member of the Lighthouse All-Stars (substituting for pianist Russ Freeman), performing…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano