Part 2 of our in-depth interview with drummer Jeff Williams covers his move to London, his marriage, the parallels between the jazz scenes in the UK and the USA, he offers a thoughtful opinion on collaborations between UK and USA jazz musicians, and explains the album cover for his new album, The Listener featuring John O’Gallagher (sax), Duane Eubanks (trumpet), and John Hébert (bass). It was recorded live at the Vortex and is reviewed HERE.

NAMES OF PEOPLE MENTIONED IN PART TWO OF JEFF WILLIAMS’ INTERVIEW

Anderson, Reid – 5:40
Bley, Paul – 0:10
Green Barry – 2: 39
Iverson, Ethan – 1: 38, 5: 30
King, Dave – 6:03
Koller, Hans – 3:14
Lasserson, Sam – 6: 17
McHenry, Bill – 5:41
O’ Gallagher, John – 3: 08
Speake, Martin – 1: 43

Part One is HERE