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Dalt Williams

DALT WILLIAMS, acoustic bass, leader, composer/arranger

Dalt was born and raised in Vallejo, CA where his music education began(on trumpet and tuba). After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a bandsman where he became interested in the acoustic bass. He first studied bass with Jack Weeks(former bassist with Cal Tjader and Dave Brubeck). While in Korea he performed with the U.S. 8th Army Band and drummer Ed Thigpen (Oscar Peterson Trio),guitarist Rod Lewis(Anita O'Day), and pianist Dave Hildinger.

Dalt is a graduate of San Francisco State University where he studied bass with Charles Siani(San Francisco Symphony) and earned a degree in Music Education. While in San Francisco he appeared with the Al Trobbe Trio, Dave Van Kriedt, Vince Guaraldi, Eddie Peabody, the Rudy Salvini Big Band, and as a sideman with numerous other groups.

During his 35 year teaching career he started the music program at Vanden High School and later moved to Benicia High School. At Benicia he developed an award winning program in Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and Vocal Jazz. In 1994 he was voted Benicia's Teacher of the Year. In 1995 he was awarded the Outstanding Music Educator Award for the CMEA Bay Section.

Dalt currently leads, composes and arranges for his quintet, quartet or trio which includes a vocalist.

Gear

7/8 round back German bass with Pirastro Obligato strings, Clevenger Bass and Gallien-Krueger amplifier.


Tags

Primary Instrument

Bass, acoustic

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

Lifetime California Secondary Credential

Clinic/Workshop Information

Rhythm Section Specialist

Photos

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Just Cruisin'

Self Produced
2008

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Videos

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