Sandy Williams
Sandy Williams | |
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Sandy Williams ca. 1947, Times Square. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexander Balos Williams |
| Born | October 24, 1906 |
| Origin | Summerville, South Carolina |
| Died | April 25, 1991 (aged 84) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Olympic Trophy |
| Instrument | Trombone |
Alexander Balos Williams (October 24, 1906 – March 25, 1991) was an American jazz trombonist, 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.