Claude Williamson

[1] He studied at the New England Conservatory of Music before moving to jazz,[1] 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.

[1] Williamson was a longtime member of the Lighthouse All-Stars (substituting for pianist Russ Freeman), performing with Bud Shank, Stan Levey, Bob Cooper, Conte Candoli and Howard Rumsey.

In 1978, Williamson went back to the jazz world and released many albums, mainly for Japanese labels,[1] often accompanied by Sam Jones and Roy Haynes.

[2] With Chet Baker With Maynard Ferguson With Stan Kenton With Barney Kessel With Spokes Mashiyane With Gerry Mulligan and Johnny Hodges With Art Pepper With Dizzy Reece and Ted Curson With Pete Rugolo With Bud Shank