Bishop Norman Williams, The One Mind Experience – The Bishop (Pure Pleasure Records)

Bishop Norman Williams is an amazing musician. Not only has he mastered his instrument and music, but he has the spirit that reflects the knowledge and love of his people and what they give to the world - the same spirit that Satchmo, Bird and Trane share. Keep on reigning, Bishop. Michael Howell

Bishop Norman Williams is one of those unique talents in music. He has the gift of being able to say what he wants while always saying something meaningful. He processes a lot of influences because he's open to all the good music in the world. When you hear him play, you get the feeling that he has gathered all these 'world ideas' into his music to speak through his instrument. John Handy

The time has come. It is time for all to hear the Bishop proclaim spiritual truths in his church, One Mind Temple, dedicated to the spirit of John Coltrane. It is also overdue that all hear the Bishop proclaim musical truths through the medium of his alto saxophone. My first performances were with the Bishop's band in 1962. I will never forget what an inspiration it was for me to stand next to the Bishop, who had already found his style, and learn to play. I'm sure after hearing the Bishop, you too will agree that his time has come. Eddie Henderson

Reviews

"There blood, Sweat & Tears and Weather Report Report, even the Soul Men say hello Men say hello, but above all John John Coltrane seems to be playing over the shoulders Over the shoulders of Bishop, who likes to kick the wah-wah pedal the wah-wah pedal. The reissue transports the sound of the Sound of the time excellently in impeccable pressing quality." (Good Times, February / March 2021)