Friday, November 23, 2012

Remembering Claude "Fiddler" Williams


I wasn't terribly concerned about my legal right to purchase alcohol in Kansas and Missouri when I turned 21.  Instead, I was relieved that I could show up at barroom performances by living legends Jay McShann and Claude "Fiddler" Williams without the risk of getting turned away.  The violinist's performances served as life-affirming experiences.  Williams' sprightly demeanor and phenomenal playing never failed to inspire me.
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2 comments:

  1. Rick in PVNovember 26, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Amen, brother!

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  2. Bob McWilliamsNovember 26, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I have great memories of turning 21 and being able to see Jay and Claude at Paul Gray's Jazz Place in Lawrence, Kansas in the mid 70's.

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