This page show history of Unofficial Joe Williams Home Page.

If you have information about Joe, please contact me ( takahashi.yoshikazu.4v@kyoto-u.ac.jp)

• Ed Foster send me a photo. This is Artie Butler, composer of "Here's to Life", and Jillean Williams in front of Joe's Crypt, which houses Joe's ashes and his favorite things.

• I have collected a new CD "Live at Newport 63 [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]". This recording has been released several times, but this CD includes 3 bonus tracks, "Gravy Waltz", "Medley" and "Some of This 'n' Some of That". These tracks were stored in the original LP, but they were studio recording version. The bonus tracks of this CD are Live recording version.

• On May 12th, 2002 The Community College of Southern Nevada will present its Annual Joe Williams Scholarship Fund Concert.(The previous concert held on April 29th, 2001.) This year's event will be held at The Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas. Featured performers will be Bob Anderson, Clint Holmes and Pete Barbutti. All the proceeds from this event go to provide scholarship funds for students in need. It was one of Joe's favorite causes. Ed Foster informs me of this news. Thank you!
• Nicole Yarling informs me the tribute project in progress. She is hoping to make it a mixed media project with stories from his friends and people he's worked with over the years. She will also have them suggest songs and will do a concert in conjunction with the exhibit.

March 29th marks the second anniversary of Joe's death. On April 29th, the Community College of Southern Nevada will sponsor a Joe Williams Memorial Fund raising concert at the Blue Note Jazz Club in Las Vegas. Jack Jones and Marlena Shaw will be featured with a large band. All the funds will be given to support needy music students at the college.

Ed Foster informs me of this news. Thank you!

January 12, 2001

I've received e-mails from all over the world about Joe's song with Phlicha Rashad in Cosby Show. But I maybe detect the song from a web page of Cosby Show in German. In the Music page, I find that Joe (Al) sung "We belong together" with Clair in episode "Clair's sister".

July 19, 2000

I'm sorry not to update this page about a half year. I have received many e-mails from all over the world. One of the received mails tells us that Joe's remains are in the private niche in Las Vegas. Thank you very much, Ed. I'm very happy to share it with Joe's fans.

Of cource, I'm now collecting his related LPs, CDs. Recently I'm arranging his discography. It will consist of 1) his short biography 2) discography(chronological) 3) discography(albums) 4) Index of tune titles 5) Index of musicians 6) Index of records. The draft is over 100 pages without images of albums. If you are interested in it, please download the PDF file (about 280kb) .

I haven't yet updated the other page... As soon as possible, I make the time to update.

November 29, 1999

I collected 5 CDs.

• Ultimate Joe Williams (Verve 314 559 709-2[CD])
• Great Duets ( Chiaroscuro CR353[CD]) by Jay Leonhart
• Y El Tren Latino ( GRP GRD-9822[CD]) by Arturo Sandoval
• The Stars of Birdland On Tour ( Jazz Classics CD-JZCL-5015[2CDs])
• Count Basie Orchestra ( LaserLight 15 763[CD])

October 18, 1999

I collected a CD, including Joe's last recording.

• Live at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (Jazz MCG 1006[CD]) by Nicole Yarling

October 13, 1999

I collected new CDs.

• Count Basie Birdland 1956 (Jazz Unlimited JUCD2028[CD])
• One O'clock Jump (Verve 314 559 806-2[CD])

On October 13th, I received a mail from Nicole Yarling!! She told me about her CD with Joe. Unfortunately I have not yet get the CD, but I am looking forward to listening it!

October 6, 1999

On September 13th, Ed Foster reported that the Society of Singers presented the "Ella" for a lifetime of Achievement in Music to Joe Williams. The award was presented by Ginny Mancini to Jillean Williams.

And I have received GREAT INFORMATION about his last recording. The title is "Joe Williams presents Nicole Yarling - Live at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild". We can purchase this CD from NRM Mucic(http://www.nrmmusic.com/mcg/index.htm). Thank you, Lisa!

September 4, 1999

I received new information from Ed. Thank you!

On September 8th, the Society of Singers will present its 8th Humanitarian Award, to Joe Williams. The Awardwill be accepted by Jillean Williams, Joe's widow.
Previous recipients include:, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney, Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme, Tony Martin. The award will presented at the Hollywood Bowl, at a concert given by John Clayton and his orchestra.

August 31, 1999

I make the tribute corner as the independent page because the space of this corner becomes large.

I collected new CD and Video.

• Me and the Blues (RCA Victor 09026 63536-2[CD])
• All of Me ([Video])

July 19, 1999

Joe's last recordings has been released! According to New York Times (March 31, 1999), He was recorded with duets with a young singer, Nicole Yarling, at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild. The CD is by Nicole Yarling. Unfortunately, I've yet get it. Thank you for your info., Mr.Ed!!

I collected new CDs and Video.

• Every Day (Nippon Columbia[jp] SV-0199[CD])
• The greatest!! (Verve 833 774-2[CD])
• A night at Count Basie's (Vanguard VMD8505[CD])
• Then and Now (Sea Breeze SB-3028[CD])
• Triple Play (Telarc CD-83461[3CDs])
• Prez & Joe (Cressendo GNPD2124[CD])
• Shearley's Machine (WarnerBros. 22024[Video])

And as I mentioned at the last update time, In the CD "Joe Williams & Friends", Joe sung "Them there eyes" with Carmen McRae, and "Just the way you are" which is a number of Billy Joel. But the detail is unknown. If someone knows, please teach me!

June 1, 1999

In the Tribute Corner, the report of Joe's Memorial Concert by Las Vegas Sun is added.

I collected new book and CD.

• Every Day(Quartet Jazz / ISBN 0 7043 2466 0[Book])
• Joe Williams & Friends(Spotlite CD-15102[CD])

On May 6, 1999

I'm now editting Joe's discography pamphlet. It consists of two kind of discography (1. chronological order, with song index / 2. each album incl. all track name, with jacket photos). Now I finished almost all data and am proofreading it.

I collected new CDs and updates the related pages (1990s).

• Legacy(Rewindplay [not for sale]) by Airmen of Note

I collected new CDs and updates the related pages (1990s).

• Old Man Time(Chiaroscuro CR310) by Milt Hinton
• Black, Brown & Beige(MusicMasters 65096-2[CD]) by Louie Bellson and his all-star orch.
• American Love Songs(Riverwalk RW CD 7[CD]) by the Jim Cullum Jazz Band
• Portrait of the Blues(Manhattan CDP 0777 7 99548 2 7[CD]) by Lou Rawls

I update the Tribute Corner, adding the report of Joe's service, and also new site in Related Site Page. Thank you, Mr. Grant Wright!

And also add the information of Joe's Memorial Concert on May 7. Thank you, Ed.

On April 26, 1999

I update the Ed Foster's photo page and add 8 pictures! Ed said that these were the last Joe's photo taken by him. Thank you.

In the Tribute Corner, add the information of Joe Williams Scholarship Fund.

On April 19, 1999

I collected new CDs and updates the related pages (1990s).

• Blue and Sentimental(BMG 09026-61419-2[CD]) by Cleo Laine

In the Photegraphy page, I make the Ed Foster's photo page. Since the beginning of this page, he has been contributing to me about Joe's information and photos. Especially, his photos remind us Joe's wonderful personality. Thank you very much, Ed !

In the Related Site page, add some web pages. Thank you, Deborah Smith!

On April 8, 1999

In the Tribute Corner, add new link to Las Vegas Review Journal. Thank you for your information, Gary H. Bullock!

I update following items:

• Piano Jazz(Jazz Alliance TJA-12027[CD]) by Marian McPartland
• The Grand Encounter(Blue Note CDP7243 8 38268 2 7[CD]) by Dianne Reeves

On April 3, 1999

In the Tribute Corner, correct the link to the White House.

Today I checked my collection, and I found that I missed to update following items:

• Jamboree(Warner Bros. 15116[Video])
• Cinderfella(Video Treasures SV9741[Video])
• Monterey Jazz Festival: 40 Legendary Years(Malpaso 9 46703-2[CD])

On April 1, 1999

In the Tribute Corner, add some information about his service schedule, his last album and so on.

On March 31 '99

In memory of the late Joe Williams, I open the Tribute Corner.

I collected new CDs and updates the related pages.

• Song Book Volume II(MusicMasters 01612-65155-2[CD]) by Benny Carter
• The Gershwin Songbook 'S Wonderful(Verve 314 513 928-2[CD])
• The Gershwin Songbook 'S Marvelous(Verve 314 521 658-2[CD])
• The Jazz Singers(Smithonian RD 113[CD] <5CD Set>)

I heard bad news. Our Joe Williams died Monday, March 29, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was 80 years old.

On September 10 '98

This home page has been completely renewal !

Almost all has been changed, and the main changes are follows.

• Discography contains all information I know. Previous version was only album I have. But new discography includes various information.
• Many pictures in Photography become fine. I took pictures of albums with my single-lens reflex camera (Pentax MZ-5) and scanned the neg.. films with film scanner (Olympus ES-10).
• Some useful web sites added. (I use these web site when I search for Joe's information.

I collected new LP.

• Then and Now (Bosco 6)

I collected new CD.

• Live at the Century Plaza (Concord CCD-4072[CD])

I collected new CDs.

• The OKeh Rhythm & Blues Story 1949-1957 (Epic E3K 48912[CD])
• One more for my baby (LaserLight 17 135[CD])
• Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown (GRP GRD-9596[CD])
• Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (Malpaso 9 46829-2[CD])
• Santa's Bag (Telarc CD-83352[CD])

I collected new CDs.

• Song Book (MusicMasters 01612-65172-2[CD]) by Benny Carter
• The Prophet Speaks (Qwest 9 45591-2[CD]) by Milt Jackson

• I collect a new CD (Live in Vegas), so update 1970s of Discography.
• Update 1990s of Discography.

I'm now planning a renewal of Photography, because their photos are not fine... Now working to scan all albums. 

  On June 16 '97

Live in Japan! 

From July 28(Mon.) to August 2 (Sat.)
Count Basie Orchestra featuring Joe Williams
at OSAKA Blue Note 

 Call for reservation : +81-6-342-7722

I opened this original site at http://eqgate.kuciv.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~yos/joe/joe.html. I don't remember when I started this site, but this is the oldest snapshot by Web Archive.