Billy Kilson


William Earl Kilson is an American jazz drummer.
Kilson was born in Washington, D.C.. He started on trumpet at ten, switched to trombone at 11, then to drums at 16. He studied at the Berklee College of Music from 1980 to 1985 and took private lessons from Alan Dawson during 1982–89. Following this he did a tour of Europe with Walter Davis.
He has played with Ahmad Jamal, Dianne Reeves, Greg Osby, George Duke, Steps Ahead, Tim Hagans, Terumasa Hino, Bob James, Dave Holland, Bob Belden and Kevin Mahogany. Other associations include Kirk Whalum, Freddie Jackson, Chris Botti, Donald Brown, Bob James, and Paula Cole.
Kilson is perhaps best known for his work with Holland. He plays on Holland's Grammy Award-nominated 1999 album Prime Directive and his Grammy-winning 2002 release What Goes Around.
Kilson has also led his own quartet ensemble along with James Genus and Tim Hagans. His debut release as a leader, Pots and Pans, appeared in 2006.
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Discography

As solo

While Ur Sleepin' - as BK Groove Featuring Billy KilsonPots & Pans - as Billy Kilson's B.K. GrooveDescension Rising - as Billy Kilson Trio

As sideman

With Greg OsbyMan-Talk for Moderns Vol. X
With Dianne ReevesI Remember - on tracks Art & Survival - on tracks Quiet After the Storm - on tracks
With Bob BeldenPrincejazz Purple Rain When Doves Cry Tapestry Black Dahlia
With Tim HagansAudible Architecture Animation Imagination Re-Animation Live!
With Jack LeeInto the Night - with Bob James, Hilary James, Mark Ledford and Toninho HortaFrom Belo to Seoul - with Toninho Horta
With Bob JamesJoined at the Hip Joy Ride - on "Joy Ride" and "Trade Winds"Take It from the Top Urban Flamingo - on "Niles A Head"Espresso Feel Like Making LIVE!
With Dave HollandPoints of View Prime Directive Not for Nothin' ECM, 2001)What Goes Around Extended Play: Live at Birdland Overtime
With Carla CookIt's All About Love Dem Bones Simply Natural
With Bill MobleyMean What You Say - on tracks Black Elk's Dream - a live album with Orchestre d'Auvergne
With Larry CarltonDeep Into It Sapphire Blue Take Your Pick - with Tak Matsumoto *Grammy Winner
With Donald BrownAt This Point in My Life - with The Bush MessengersAutumn in New York - as Donald Brown TrioFrench Kiss
With Robin EubanksGet 2 It - on tracks - with Mental ImagesKlassik Rock Vol. 1 - on tracks - with Mental Images
With Charene DawnDark Angel
With Michael FranksWatching the Snow Time Together The Music in My Head
With Chris BottiWhen I Fall in Love To Love Again In Boston
With Will BoulwareTake Five Summertime
With others