Every other Sunday we gather to dive into music, letting the sounds free to dance in the infinite powerful fragility of the unknown. The constantly revolving and devolving band will open the gates of unconsciousness to reach for endless possibilities. Orbiting sound and silence in the endless dance called Music. Channeling the music sempiternally surrounding everything. The matter coalesces vibrating at unison, weaving the fabric of space and time, holding the universe together… Are we made of music?
Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Jeff Williams began his professional jazz drumming career in New York in 1971. By '72 he was playing with Stan Getz, followed by Dave Liebman and Lookout Farm through 1976. His other associations include Joe Lovano, Lee Konitz, Paul Bley, Bill McHenry, Ethan Iverson, Tony Malaby, Leo Genovese and a host of others. Since making a second home in London some years ago Jeff has performed with Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Martin Speake, Nikki Illes, Olie Brice and more, in addition to leading his own bands, whose members have included Phil Robson, Kit Downes, Finn Peters, Josh Arcoleo, Sam Lasserson, John O'Gallagher, Duane Eubanks and John Hébert. Jeff has recorded six albums for the Whirlwind Recordings label showcasing his original compositions. 2019's Bloomfeatures Carmen Staaf - piano and Michael Formanek - bass, while 2020's Road Tales -Live at London Jazz Festival has longtime associates John O'Gallagher, Josh Arcoleo and Sam Lasserson.
A recent relocation from London to Lisbon begins a new chapter. 2024 also sees the release of Jeff's seventh for Whirlwind, In Duo, with Dave Liebman.