About
Jazz pianist who was a key fixture in the west coast jazz scene and who battled severe drug addiction throughout his entire life.
Before Fame
In 1949, he moved to Los Angeles where he played for Stan Kenton.
Trivia
He played for Woody Herman, Billy May, and Shelly Manne.
Family Life
His older brother, Claude Williamson, was a jazz pianist.
Associated With
In 1962, he played for Dizzy Gillespie on The New Continent.
