Ira "Buddy" Williams (born December 17, 1952 in New York City) is an American jazz drummer. He has played with Grover Washington, Cedar Walton, David Sanborn, Kirk Whalum, Joe Sample, The Manhattan Transfer and others. Willams is a past member of the Saturday Night Live Band. Discography As sideman With Nat Adderley Don't Look Back (SteepleChase, 1976) Hummin' (Little David, 1976) With Andy Bey Experience and Judgment (Atlantic, 1974) With Carla Bley Fleur Carnivore (Watt, 1989) With Doug Carn Revelation (Black Jazz, 1973) With George Freeman Man & Woman (Groove Merchant, 1974) With Dizzy Gillespie Closer to the Source (Atlantic, 1984) With Dave Grusin Dave Grusin & The GRP All-Stars - Live in Japan (Arista Records, 1981) With Jaroslav Jakubovic Checkin' In (Columbia, 1978) With Lee Ritenour Rio (1979) With David Sanborn Straight to the Heart (Warner Bros. Records, 1984) With Sonny Sharrock & Linda Sharrock Paradise (ATCO Records, 1975) With Valerie Simpson Valerie Simpson (Tamla, 1972) With Lonnie Liston Smith Dreams of Tomorrow (Doctor Jazz, 1983) With Bob Stewart Goin' Home (JMT, 1989) With McCoy Tyner Looking Out (Columbia, 1982) With Cedar Walton Animation (Columbia, 1978) Soundscapes (Columbia, 1980) With Hugh Masekela Main Event Live (A&M, 1978) With Luther Vandross Never Too Much (Epic, 1981) References External links Discogs Official website American jazz drummers Living people Saturday Night Live Band members 1952 births