Williams, Paul Hucklebuck
(1915–2002)
Williams, Paul Hucklebuck 13 July 1915; Lewisberg, TN – 14 September 2002; New York City, NY Alto and baritone saxophonist. Raised in Detroit, Williams played in school bands at Northeastern High and Cass Technical High. A five-year residency at the Morris Cafe with trumpeter Lloyd “Chainey” Henderson ended in 1941. He played with Clarence Dorsey at the Sensation Club in 1945, then joined King Porter. He formed his own band in 1947 and in September with “ Hastings Street Bounce ” (Savoy 659)…