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Also known as Alexander Balos Williams

American musician (1906-1991)

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Sandy Williams (born Alexander Balos Williams) (October 24, 1906 – March 25, 1991) was an American jazz trombonist born in Summerville, South Carolina, perhaps best known for playing with the premier big bands of his day, especially the Chick Webb orchestra. Williams also recorded extensively with Ella Fitzgerald. In his youth, Williams moved to Washington, D.C. and attended an industrial school in Delaware after both parents died. In 1927 he performed with Claude Hopkins in Atlantic City, Ne

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Sandy
Family name
Williams
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Summerville
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
author
Languages spoken
American English
Genre
jazz
Instrument
trombone
Image
Sandy Williams, Times Square (William P. Gottlieb).jpg
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date of birth
1906-10-24
date of death
1991-03-25
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Sandy Williams
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