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Leroy Williams (February 3, 1937 – June 1, 2022) [1] was an American drummer, mostly known for his work in jazz. Williams first began playing drums as a teenager in the 1950s. From 1959 to the middle of the 1960s he played with singer Judy Roberts, and following this he moved to New York City and played with Booker Ervin in 1967.
Mach took over from Barnacle in 1984, and remained part of the touring band until Barnacle's return. [23]Annie McCaig 1985–1992 backing vocals Guaranteed (1991) : McCaig joined the touring band after the release of World Machine, appearing on several albums and tours.
Club Harlem was founded in 1935 by Leroy "Pop" Williams on the site of a dance hall called Fitzgerald's Auditorium. [a] Williams was a medical student at University of Pennsylvania when he managed to acquire enough money to buy Fitzgerald's; he left college after becoming the owner of the nightclub. [2]
The play returned to the Olivier stage at the National Theatre in spring 2021 with Balogun reprising the role of Delroy. The playtext was released on 21 October 2020 by Methuen Drama. [5] The play will be revived at @sohoplace in London's West End as part of the trilogy from 15 July to 28 September 2024 with Paapa Essiedu as Delroy.
Barry Harris Plays Tadd Dameron: Xanadu: 1975 Trio, with Gene Taylor (bass), Leroy Williams (drums) 1976-04 Live in Tokyo: Xanadu 1976 Trio, with Sam Jones (bass), Leroy Williams (drums); in concert 1978-01 Barry Harris Plays Barry Harris: Xanadu 1978 Trio, with George Duvivier (bass), Leroy Williams (drums) 1979-09 The Bird of Red and Gold ...
The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden states: "This 1980 studio date with Tommy Flanagan, George Mraz, and Leroy Williams is a stimulating outing, dominated by the leader's originals". [ 5 ] Track listing
Thinking of Home is an album by American jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley, recorded on July 31, 1970, but not released by Blue Note until 1980. [1] [2] The sextet features trumpeter Woody Shaw, pianist Cedar Walton, guitarist Eddie Diehl, bassist Mickey Bass, and drummer Leroy Williams.
The play's set, where the downstairs theatre was converted into a boxing ring, was designed by Miriam Buether who won the Evening Standard Award 2010 for Best Designer. Leon Baugh's choreography for the play won him the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer. [6] Williams won the 2010 Alfred Fagon Award, his second, for the play. [7] [8]