Saxophonist Bruce Williams, who hails from Washington, D.C. and currently resides in
Montclair, NJ, has made his presence known on the jazz scene by garnering critical attention
with his own enthusiastically received CD releases, Brotherhood and Altoicity (Savant Records),
and Private Thoughts (Passin’ Thru Records). In addition, he's made an indelible impression as a
sideman on more than 40 recording sessions. Williams has performed, toured, and recorded with
a long roster of jazz legends including saxophonist/flutist Frank Foster, pianist Stanley Cowell,
The Count Basie Orchestra, trombonist Curtis Fuller, and trumpeter Roy Hargrove, to name a
few. As an educator, he is or has been involved with Jazz House Kids, Bard College, Princeton
University, The New School, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the Juilliard School.
The Williams’ quintet with Freddie Hendrix (trumpet), Elliot Bernard (piano), Chris Berger (bass) and Alvester Garnett
(drums) will participate in Black History Month by celebrating the centennial of another great
musician -- saxophonist, composer, arranger, educator Gigi Gryce (1925-1983).
More information on the Madison Community Arts Center Website