About Me
Professional Drummer Jay Williams is no stranger to the Gospel, Jazz & R&B community. With a little over two decades of experience, Jay combines fine technique, professionalizm, structure and discipline to the God-given art of drumming he has been blessed with.
Jay started playing drums at the tender age of 3, along side his dad Judge Williams, Sr. who was a phenomenal organist in the Washington D.C. area. Playing in Church helped cultivate his sense of music and love for the drums. It wasn't long after Jay took interest in exploring other styles of music. His interest grew to appreciate styles like Jazz, Rock, R&B, Latin, and Country.
By the age of 18yrs., Jay found himself professionally working in the Washington, DC vibrant music scene. Jay's passion, hard work & dedication along with his experience eventually led up to his professionally working with numerous main stream artist around the world, such as; Yolanda Adams, Ben Tankard, Richard Smallwood, Bobby Lyle, Gerald Albright, Will Downing, Kurt Whalum, Jagged Edge, Shai, Stephanie Mills, Myrna Summers, Norman Brown, Najee, Vesta, Phil Perry, Marcus Johnson, Mike Phillips, Ann Nesby, Alyson Williams, Ali(London Artist), Regina Belle, Angela Bofill, Bobby Humphries, Sy Smith, Freddie Jackson, Michael Lington, Nancy Wilson, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, Karen Clark-Sheard, Twinkie Clark, Ron Winans and Tim Bowman.
Jay's versatile, yet flexible gift, gained him true artistry, local, national and international media coverage, as well as the opportunity to illustrate his art for drumming during National conventions such as; GMWA(Gospel Music Workshop of America), NAMM(, Black Caucus Convention, Bobby Jones Gospel Retreat & GHF(Gospel Heritage Foundation). Jay has been viewed by many on various televised shows featured on BET, MTV, The Word Network, Mega Hertz and local televised stations as well.
Jay has performed in countless venues throughout the country and abroad. To name a few; Washington, DC's Constitution Hall, The Historic Lincoln Theatre, Warner Theatre, NJPAC, Sugar Bar(NYC), Kodak Theatre, Radio City Music Hall, St Lucia Jazz Festival, Bermuda Jazz Festival, Bahamas Jazz Festival, Riverside Jazz Festival, Capitol Jazz Festival, West & South Africa and London.If you would ask Jay "What does he love most about playing drums?" He would tell you, "I love to see how happy Music make people feel, their smile and their mood while listening." "I believe music to be relaxing, and quite soothing." "I love to play music, but most of all, I like to sit in on different artist to show support and listen."..This profile was edited with MySpace Profile Editor MySpace Profile Editor
