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Also known as Claude Berkeley Williamson

American jazz pianist (1926–2016)

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  • Proceedings, CEBAF/SURA 1987 Summer Workshop
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  • Readings on the character of Hamlet1661-1947
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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1926-11-18
Active to
2016-07-16
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Claude Berkeley Williamson (November 18, 1926 – July 16, 2016) was an American jazz pianist. Williamson studied at the New England Conservatory of Music before moving to jazz, 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. Later he worked with Max Roach, Art Pepper and others. <a href="https://www.last.fm/mu

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Claude
Family name
Williamson
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Brattleboro
Place of death
Sunland-Tujunga
Occupation
jazz musician
Genre
jazz
Instrument
piano
Image
Claude williamson (cropped).jpg
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date of birth
1926-11-18
date of death
2016-07-16
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