Fats Waller Brief biography of the pianist and composer who many say would have become as popular as Elvis had he lived.
Kim Waters
Saxophonist, composer, producer.
Weather Report
This Downbeat page features an overview of the band's career.
Ben Webster
Information on the tenor saxophonist from a Canadian site. Weighs in more heavily on his early years than later work.
Ben Webster
Great article in which Ben remembers his years with the Duke Ellington band and playing with Teddy Wilson and in jam sessions at Minton's.
Dave Weckl
Official website of the former Chick Corea sideman who continues to conduct drum clinics and whose recordings are masterful excursions into the rhythmic side of things.
James Weidman
Pianist Weidman played with Steve Coleman and Five Elements, and the M-Base Collective, plus many others such as Cassandra Wilson and Woody Herman. He is currently the pianist and Musical Director for vocalist Kevin Mahogany.
Walt Weiskopf
Tenor saxophonist and educator who is "a regular fixture at Jamey Aebersold's Summer Jazz Workshops."
Walt Weiskopf Bio
Tenor saxophonist Weiskopf got his start with the Buddy Rich band at age 21, and went on to become a great educator as well as performer.
Kenny Werner
Official website.
Paul Wertico
The Pat Metheny Group drummer has his own site now, designed and built by Paul himself. Truly a man of many talents!
David Wertman
A creative bassist/composer whose music explores new territory. He has recorded with his group The Sun Ensemble and performed with many well known jazz artists such as Billy Bang, Arthur Blythe, Marion Brown, Dave Pike, William Parker, Archie Shepp, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Charles Tyler.
Randy Weston Interview
Jazz pianist talks about Monk, Africa and the spirit of music.
Kirk Whalum
Official website of this smooth jazz saxophone giant.
Peter White
Guitarist White has several successful recordings out on Sony and Columbia. He even has a new fan club called The Caravan. Write to PerfectCaravan@aol.com for info.
Pamela Williams
Sultry sax player's bio and career overview at Heads Up records.
Tony Williams
Finding His Beautiful Vase Mike Zwerin continues his "Sons of Miles" series, writing on the most influential drummer in Miles history of great drummers.
Gary Willis
A well done interview by Anil Prasad, of the zine Innerviews. Willis' 5-string fretless is sounding sweet these days, with his new solo CD Bent.
Cassandra Wilson
A beautiful bio page from Blue Note. Wilson is a great singer with a deep sense of jazz history, yet she's able to be completely modern and avoid any kind of "retro" bag.
Cassandra Wilson.com
Official site
Wilson/Terrasson Rendevous
Audio clips and artist history, plus the story behind this beautiful collaborative work.
Steve Wilson
One of the brighest young stars in jazz today, Wilson is currently playing sax for Chick Corea's Origin. He has released 5 CDs as a leader.
Paul Winter
Saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and world music pioneer whos leads the Paul Winter Consortium and the Living Music label.
Deanna Witkowski
This talented newcomer on the jazz scene performs an exciting mix of bop, African, and Latin music blended with her own unique use of voice as an instrument.
Michael Wolff
Home of keyboard player Wolff and his band, Impure Thoughts.
Phil Woods
Information on the great sax player's accomplishments, and his quintet.
Victor Wooten
Jazz-funk bassist's official website.
Lizz Wright
The official site of this soulful jazz singer.