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Roger Williams (born Louis Jacob Weertz; October 1, 1924 – October 8, 2011) was an American popular music pianist.
Oct 8, 2011 · Award-winning pianist Roger Williams, who played before nine U.S. presidents and recorded dozens of albums over his long career, died early Saturday in Los Angeles after a struggle with...
Roger Williams' famous 1955 hit, "AUTUMN LEAVES," still stands as the greatest-selling piano recording of all time, and the only piano recording to reach #1 on the Billboard charts.
This is the official channel for Roger Williams, the greatest-selling pianist in recording history, known worldwide as "Mr. Piano." His hit, Autumn Leaves was the greatest-selling piano...
Oct 9, 2011 · Roger Williams, the pianist whose lush versions of familiar tunes like “Autumn Leaves” and “Born Free” became hit recordings in the 1950s and ’60s and who continued to perform into his 80s,...
Roger Williams burst upon the music scene in 1955 when he recorded Autumn Leaves, the only piano instrumental recording to reach #1 on the Billboard singles charts with more than 2 million sold. It has become an American classic and still stands as the greatest selling piano recording of all time .
AUTUMN LEAVES - Roger Williams. Roger adds some improvisation to the beginning of his forever-popular 1955 hit, joined by his band in this 2008 performance. It is the greatest-selling pian...
Oct 9, 2011 · Roger Williams, a pianist who was one of the most popular instrumentalists of the mid-20th century and who hit No. 1 on the pop charts in 1955 with his arpeggio-strewn “Autumn Leaves,” has died.
Known worldwide as “Mr. Piano,” Roger Williams came to prominence with his number-one hit, Autumn Leaves, which still stands as the best-selling piano recording of all time and the only piano instrumental to reach number one on the Billboard Charts.
Feb 15, 2006 · Roger Williams was known throughout the world for his countless albums and top ten hits as a solo pianist. He had a remarkable career in bridging rock and roll and in incorporating jazz and American popular music along with classical into his performances and recordings.
