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The Thomas “Whit” Williams Jazz Quintet

Thomas (Whit) Williams attended Towson State University where he received his Master’s Degree, and also attended the Eastman School of Music and Morgan State University. He has been an instrumental music teacher in the Anne Arundel County public schools since 1958. Williams has worked with and backed up entertainers such as Diahann Carroll, Pearl Bailey, Sarah Vaughn, Bob Hope, Nancy Wilson, The Manhattans, Barry White, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr., and Lionel Hampton. His broadcasting experience includes recording for Maryland Public Broadcasting, and performing for soundtracks and television shows such as the Rosa Parks and Tom Jones television specials.

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The Thomas Whit Williams Jazz Quintet 5/29/07: The Thomas Whit Williams Jazz Quintet

Led by saxophonist Thomas Whit Williams—who counts Ornette Coleman, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane as major influences—the quintet performs improvisational jazz.

The Thomas Whit Williams Jazz Quintet

Led by saxophonist Thomas Whit Williams—who counts Ornette Coleman, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane as major influences—the quintet performs improvisational jazz.
Thomas “Whit” Williams Sr. Quintet 11/1/05: Thomas “Whit” Williams Sr. Quintet

Led by local saxophonist Williams—who counts Ornette Coleman, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane as major influences—the quintet performs improvisational jazz.

Thomas “Whit” Williams Sr. Quintet

Led by local saxophonist Williams—who counts Ornette Coleman, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane as major influences—the quintet performs improvisational jazz.
The Whit Williams “Now’s the Time” Big Band 3/4/04: The Whit Williams “Now’s the Time” Big Band

The Whit Williams “Now’s the Time” Big Band has performed with Aretha Franklin and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

The Whit Williams “Now’s the Time” Big Band

The Whit Williams “Now’s the Time” Big Band has performed with Aretha Franklin and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

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