BIO Penelope Williams has crusaded for recognition of women jazz musicians, leading International Assoc. for Jazz Education (IAJE) Women’s Caucus for many years and celebrating jazz during conferences and Women In Jazz Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Her leadership has provided a lasting impact in re-discovering significant historic women of the jazz tradition. Read more PERFORMANCE Penelope Williams has consistently selected artists of exceptional stature to accompany her and the combination of piano, bass and drums is one which pleases even the most uninitiated ear. The Trio’s comfortable blend of musicianship creates a rapport between its members nearly as infectious as the music itself. Read more