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- If you were to chart the evolution of Victor Williams's musical career, the chart would look like a tree with many branches -- some a little shorter, some intertwined with branches of others. But one thing is for sure, his metaphoric career "tree " is definitely growing, growing, and growing.
Consider first the list of the distinguished talents with whom he has performed or recorded with. They include Dennis Chambers, John McLaughlin, Najee', Gary Thomas, Wil Calhoun, Chester Thompson, Vinx , John Scofield, Gary Grainger, George Duke, Anthony Jackson, Bob Berg, Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin and Yolanda Adams. His work with these musicians has expanded his talent and exposed Victor to a wide variety of people and settings, from one-room nightspots to the White House.
In 1991 Victor recorded "Getting Even" for one of the greatest drummers in history, Dennis Chambers. The recording was done in New York City with greats like John Scofield, Anthony Jackson, Bob Berg, Jimmi Tunnel, Jim Beard and Gary Grainger.
It was a performance back in 1992 that found him in front of probably his most prominent audience to date -- President Bill Clinton and his inaugural entourage. Aside from the distinguished crowd he played to that night, the performance was taped and aired for the Disney Channel. Victor performed as a member of the house band with musical director George Duke for artists Vannessa Williams, Boyz II Men and Celene Dion.
From 1992 through 1997 Victor worked mostly in the studio recording television and radio Commercials along with several artist in the Baltimore, Washington DC area.
In 1997, Victor recieved a call from legendary guitarist John McLaughlin which later resulted in a studio recording, "John Mclaughlin and The Heart of Things". This recording lead to a 1998 twenty counrty European Tour. The band, Dennis Chambers, Matthew Garrison, Gary Thomas and Otmaro Ruiz, lengendary in themselves, was considered one of the hottest bands ever on stage. This resulted in a live recording, "John McLaughlin and The Heart of Things, Live in Paris."
From 1998 thru 2003 Victor became the studio percussionist for," The Basement Boys Production." During the years with the Basement Boys Victor recorded serveral recordings for Dance/House Music. It is that time he recording on a Vinx recording,"Through Colored Folf Eyes" and " Crystal Waters - Crystal Waters."
In 2001 Victor again showed his versital style of playing as he joined Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClukin and Yolanda Adams in the famous "Hopeville Gospel Tour". That was a east coast United States tour that ended at Constitution Hall in Washington DC.
In 2005 Victor showed his versital style of playing again when began recording Blues CD's with Severn Records. He recorded Lou Pride's,"Keep On Believing and Tad Robinson's "New Point of View."
In 2006 Victor teamed up with Guitarist Song writer John Grant for the production of the their debut recording, self titled, True Spirit. Victor and John enlisted the help of Dennis Chambers and Blues Webb on drums, Najee' flute and sax, Gerg Karukus keys, Gary Grainger Bass, Benjie Porecki Keys and Dave Fairall on Sax.
In 2007 Victor recorded Najee's CD release, "Rising Sun." Which debut #1 on Bill Boards Contemporay Jazz Chart in September of 2007. Victor is now the percussionist for Najee and currently on Tour.
A strong, emotional player, Victor captivates audiences with his ability to play rhythmically and melodically. He skillfully syncopates and anticipates the movement of the music, while creating a firm foundation for each band member with whom he plays.
Performing with talents like Dennis Chambers and Larry Bright, Victor has developed his own distinctive musical character. Victor's musical approach to percussion, influenced by percussionists Bill Summers, Don Alias and Giovanni Hidalgo, combines African and Latin conga patterns with a touch of jazz and funk and groove, to project his unique sound.
Victor endorses Pearls Elite Congas and Percussion and Sabian Cymbals.
This was written by: Kelly Connelly of Music Monthly Magazine.
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I just visited your website. Great music!
Whenever I think of African percussionists, I first think of Kimati Dinizulu. Now I can add Victor Williams to that short list. Keep playin' that wonderful stuff!
Mikayla
I did a hit w/ Gary last month and we were talking about how we miss our annual True Spirit gigs - Benji mentioned it too. Anyway, playing with Doug Segree tomorrow, are you on that? If so see you there, if not, let's catch up dude!!
DF
Good seeing you too, bro. Hope we get to hit together soon. again.
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