Valdo Williams

Valdo O. Williams (March 30, 1928 – July 8, 2010) was a Canadian post-bop free jazz pianist best known for his trio work with Reggie Johnson and Stu Martin. Williams recorded for the Savoy record label in a trio setting in 1966. They released one album, entitled New Advanced Jazz. AllMusic's review of New Advanced Jazz comments on Williams "performing free jazz that has a strong forward movement and generally swings." Williams appeared on Canadian television accompanying saxophonists Charlie Parker in the 1950s and Hal Singer in the 1960s. New Advanced Jazz (Savoy, 1966) "Valdo O. Williams". Tributes.com. July 2010. Retrieved 2013-06-15. "R.I.P. 2010's Jazz Notables". The Village Voice. 2010-12-29. Archived from the original on January 1, 2011. Retrieved 2013-06-15. Yanow, Scott. "Valdo Williams Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2007-06-24. Valdo Williams - New Advanced Jazz.