Claude Williams (musician)

Claude "Fiddler" Williams (February 22, 1908 April 25, 2004) was an American jazz violinist and guitarist who recorded and performed into his 90s. He was the first guitarist to record with Count Basie and the first musician to be inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.

Claude Williams
Background information
Birth nameClaude Gabriel Williams
Born(1908-02-22)February 22, 1908
Muskogee, Oklahoma
DiedApril 25, 2004(2004-04-25) (aged 96)
Kansas City, Missouri
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Violin, guitar, Mandolin, Bass
Years active1927–2000
LabelsSteepleChase, Arhoolie, Progressive, Black & Blue
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