Paul Williams (
1915 –
2002) was an
American blues and
rhythm and blues alto and baritone
saxophonist and
composer. After performing with
Clarence Dorsey[?] and
King Porter[?] he formed his own band in
1947. He was best known for his
1949 hit, "The Hucklebuck." He later worked in the
Atlantic Records house band and was musical director for
Lloyd Price and
James Brown.