Ben Williams & Sound Effect at Dizzy's

Ben Williams is widely recognized as a leading upright and electric bassist, especially after winning the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 2009. In great demand as a sideman, Williams is a regular at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola alongside a wide range of groups. Tonight, he makes his debut as a leader, showcasing original music from his excellent second album, Coming of Age. Stylistically, his writing is a powerful combination of post-bop and R&B and gospel-infused jazz. The music tackles some deep themes and emotions, but the band is clearly having a good time playing it together, and in the end, beauty and a sense of uplift stick with the listener. Williams’ formidable Sound Effect group features Marcus Strickland, Christian Sands, Gilad Hekselman, and John Davis, some of the top names in town.