Mars Williams

(May 29, 1955 - November 20, 2023) Saxophonist, composer, educator, born in Elmhurst, Illinois. Mars Williams was a remarkably versatile musician, known for his significant contributions to both the new wave and jazz genres. He first made a name for himself in the early 1980s with the new wave band The Waitresses, where his distinctive saxophone playing was a standout feature. He later joined the Psychedelic Furs, a…