Mars Williams

Saxophonist

Birthday May 28, 1955

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Elmhurst, IL

DEATH DATE Nov 20, 2023 (68)

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About

Session saxophonist who has played with an array of artists, including The Psychedelic Furs and The Waitresses. As a leader and co-leader, he released 4 albums among many other collaborative projects throughout his career. 

Before Fame

He started playing saxophone during his senior year of high school and attended DePaul University and the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.

Trivia

He has been a member of the Extraordinary Popular Delusions, an improvisational group that has performed at the Beat Kitchen frequently.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Elmhurst, Illinois by a trumpet-playing father.

Associated With

He has performed with many different artists, including Billy Squire.