John Williams - The John Williams Trio (1955)

Don't get this John Williams confused with the bigger-name soundtrack composer of later years – because this set is pure piano jazz all the way through, played by an artist who shined briefly with Stan Getz in the mid 50s! Although little-known, Williams is a great link between bop and mainstream piano jazz worlds at the time – and really sparkles on this session for Emarcy from the mid 50s – a record that goes way beyond simple standards and easy inflections – always voiced freshly by Williams in a mode that's modern, yet not self-consciously so. Rhythm is from Bill Anthony, Ernie Farrow, or Chuck Andrus on bass – and by Frank Isola or Jack Edie on drums. Titles include the originals "Shiloh", "Okeefenokee Holiday" – plus versions of "Manteca", "Like Someone In Love", "Baubles Bangles & Beads", and "Someday My Prince Will Come".

Tracklist:
1-1 John Williams - Baubles, Bangles And Beads [3:19]
1-2 John Williams - Shiloh [3:08]
1-3 John Williams - Good Morning Heartache [3:47]
1-4 John Williams - Flamingo [3:48]
1-5 John Williams - A Sleeping Bee [3:17]
1-6 John Williams - How Strange [3:02]
1-7 John Williams - Manteca [3:46]
1-8 John Williams - Someday My Prince Will Come [4:54]
1-9 John Williams - Like Someone In Love [2:02]
1-10 John Williams - Good Morning Blues [4:23]
1-11 John Williams - Okeefenokee Holiday [4:19]
1-12 John Williams - The Girl Next Door [3:02]