Jamire Williams

Jamire Williams

Blood Orange

Held as one of the leading creative voices of his generation, Jamire has worked with a plethora of legendary figures in art and music. Artist collaborations include Herbie Hancock, Solange, Robert Glasper, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jason Moran, Dev Hynes, Kara Walker, Pat Metheny, Christian Scott, Moses Sumney and Big K.R.I.T. His range is limitless.

You can hear Williams as a key contributor and producer on Solange's critically acclaimed album, œWhen I Get Home, as well as touring worldwide as the drummer for Blood Orange. Recently, Williams released a solo drum concept record entitled ///// Effectual on Leaving Records where he displays the full scope of his artistry. "Jamire Williams shows himself to be an inspired crafter of sound, capable of building entire worlds from just his drum hits." - Pitchfork

Jamire Williams'S SETUP:

  1. 18" K Constantinople Crash (bottom)
  2. 18" A Custom EFX Crash (top)
  3. 22" K Constantinople Ride "Over Hammered"
  4. 22" K Constantinople Ride 'Over Hammered" Thin
  5. 20" Oriental Crash Of Doom

* May be prototype

Jamire
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Jamire Williams's
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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    I'm inspired by art and experimental film. I'm really into Arthur Jafa, Khalil Joseph. Love Terrance Nance and what he did with his groundbreaking show Random Acts Of Flyness.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Never stop searching. Always push the limits. If they say you can't do that, all the more reason to push even further. There are no rules. And there's incredible beauty in the mistakes.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    Spiral Trash stack on the hi hat and/or big crash.

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