Fess Williams
American jazz musician (1894–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fess Williams (born Stanley R. Williams; April 10, 1894 – December 17, 1975) was an American jazz musician.[1][2][3][4][5]
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Birth name | Stanley R. Williams |
Also known as | Professor or "Fess" |
Born | (1894-04-10)April 10, 1894 Danville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | December 17, 1975(1975-12-17) (aged 81) New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, swing |
Instrument(s) | Clarinet, alto saxophone |
Years active | 1920s–1940s |
Labels | Victor, Vocalion, Gennett, Okeh, Brunswick, Champion, Harmony |
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