Ann S. Williams

WILLIAMS, ANN S. Jazz singer Ann Williams, 79, died at 5:00 AM, October 28, 2007, in San Diego, CA, after complications from a fall. The daughter of Harry and Ellen Strodbeck, Ann was born March 10, 1928 and raised in Mount Vernon, Ohio. She excelled in the arts, classical piano, ballet, and horseback riding. She attended Columbus Schools for Girls (Ohio) and graduated Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. She married Brad Williams in 1949. Ann pursued jazz singing, first locally, by 1960 in NY City. In 1961 she recorded the classic "First Time Out" for MGM Records, w/Clark Terry and other notables. She appeared live in NY w/guitarist Jim Hall and pianist Ellis Larkins. Her single "Cheating on Me" received national airplay. Appearances on radio and tv included the Mike Douglas Show. A supporter of jazz artists in NY, Ann carried her passion to San Diego in the mid-seventies, and was active in the SD Jazz Society, helping to bring her NY associates to West Coast audiences. Over the years, Ann attended numerous local jazz events, and encouraged many musicians. She is survived by her son, jazz drummer Jeff Williams of NY and London. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com