B.A. in Electronic Music/M.F.A. in Performance Interactive Arts, CUNY Brooklyn College

Born April 15, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan.

Lives in New York, NY

Rod Williams is known for his unique compositions and recognized for his adaptability across various genres.

Performed/recorded/toured with Cassandra Wilson, David Murray, Dewey Redman, Lester Bowie, Olu Dara, Warren Smith, Oliver Lake, Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins, Steve Coleman, Grachan Moncur III, Greg Osby, Geri Allen, James Newton, James Spaulding, Ed Blackwell, Billy Higgins, Andrew Cyrille, Diane McIntyre “Sound in Motion, Theater /Opera director Diane Paulus, etc.

“The very clever pianist looked like he was going to break through a few years ago. Never did. That doesn’t mean his skills aren’t sizable or his imagination’s lacking. He’s a thinker with a sensitive touch…”.

Jim Macnie, Village Voice

“Rod Williams is one of the many musicians in New York who toil in the background but shouldn’t. Mr. Williams deserves to be heard in his own context more often.”.

Peter Watrous, New York Times

“Williams was a master of soloing within these musical worlds of his own design. And for all the braininess of Williams’ compositions, there was emotion to be wrested from them; they had their hooks and sometimes a sing-song ability that left them dancing in your ears after they ended.” W. Kim Heron Detroit Metro Times