Williams, Tony, 1945-1997

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February 28, 1997

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Tony Williams: A Prodigy Who Died Young

We remember jazz drummer Tony Williams, who died of a heart attach Sunday at the age of 51. As a teen prodigy, Williams played with the Miles Davis Quintet, and later drummed with Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane. (REBROADCAST from 5/25/90)

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Tony Williams: A Prodigy Who Died Young

Jazz Drummer Tony Williams.

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