Williams' drumming style was marked by his loose yet unwavering time feel, his creative use of the ride cymbal, and a penchant for playing the hi-hat on all four beats of the bar, or even constant eighth notes rather than the traditional second and fourth beats. His technique with sticks and brushes was both light and dramatic, and he amazed listeners with his ability to play at astonishingly fast tempos. He was able to do much more than keep time...