Claude Williams (musician)

Claude Williams
Background information
Born
Claude Gabriel Williams

(1908-02-22)February 22, 1908
DiedApril 25, 2004(2004-04-25) (aged 96)
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsViolin, guitar, Mandolin, Bass
Years active1927–2000
LabelsSteepleChase, Arhoolie, Progressive, Black & Blue
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams (February 22, 1908 – April 25, 2004) was an American jazz violinist and guitarist who recorded and performed into his 90s. He was the first guitarist to record with Count Basie and the first musician to be inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.