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George Williams

George Williams is credited on 594 releases across 181 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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594

Credits

181

Albums

8

Decades active

25

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American composer, conductor, pianist, songwriter and arranger.
Born 5 November 1917 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died 17 April 1988
Known for his violin arrangements for the Jackie Gleason television show and for a number of major bands.
Formed George Williams And His Orchestra in 1955 and moved to South Florida with the Gleason show in 1968.
Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Ray Anthony, Glenn Miller and Tony Bennett were other entertainers who used Mr. Williams's arrangements. He also wrote the music for Barbra Streisand's first album, ''Happy Days Are Here Again.''

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Credited work

594 releases · 181 albums · active 1950–2025

  • Performance · 902
  • Other credits · 26

Studios: Webster Hall · Brussels World's Fair · Rainbow Grill (2) · Basin Street East

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