Jazz Articles

Michael Williams with 1 40 4 20: Wet

by Dave Hughes
May 1, 2001

Classically trained pianist and composer Michael Williams returns with his sophomore release Wet , a nicely varied set of modern jazz originals. Williams is truly forging his own highly original voice here, both in terms of composition and playing style; comparisons to other more familiar artists are hard to come by. The sound is primarily acoustic, albeit with electric guitar and bass. It's a nice blend of classic, contemporary, and Latin jazz, and you'll hear the influence of Williams' classical ...