Stu Williamson (May 14, 1933 – October 1, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter and valve trombonist. Born in Brattleboro, Vermont, Williamson was the younger brother of jazz pianist Claude Williamson. In 1949, he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked with Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Billy May, Charlie Barnet, and Shelly Manne. He worked often as a session musician until his retirement in 1968. He battled drug addiction for much of his life and died in Studio City, California in 1991.

Discography

As leader

As sideman or guest

With Pepper Adams With Clifford Brown's All Stars With Benny Carter With Terry Gibbs With Dizzy Gillespie With Elmo Hope With Stan Kenton With Mark Murphy With Shelly Manne With Jack Montrose With Lennie Niehaus With Shorty Rogers With Pete Rugolo With Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All Stars With Bud Shank With Zoot Sims With Duane Tatro