William Hill III

William Hill III is a Detroit-raised, New York-based pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and producer building a leader catalog around his working trio.

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Career Overview

About William Hill III

Hill's official biography identifies a Detroit-raised pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader based in New York. It documents his path through Detroit School of Arts and Manhattan School of Music and places his formal study beside an expanding performance and recording practice.[1]

The artist-run catalog begins with the live trio album Three's Company and continues with Keep it Movin', a studio set featuring bassist Chet Carlson and drummer Matthew Fu. Hill is credited as pianist, composer, producer, and co-producer across the two projects.[2][3][5]

Ensembles and Career Threads

Bands & Projects

Leader, pianist, composer, and arranger

William Hill III Trio

Hill's first-party releases document two trio editions: Noah Jackson and Louis Jones III on the live debut, then Chet Carlson and Matthew Fu in the studio.[3][5]

Pianist, songwriter, and co-producer

Three's Company

The live recording captures Hill's trio at Detroit's Cliff Bell's and serves as his artist-run catalog's opening full-length statement.[2][3]

Pianist and developing bandleader

New York study and ensemble work

Hill's official biography connects his Detroit training to degree work and an active New York performance practice.[1]

Selected, Not Exhaustive

Recordings to Know

2024

Three's Company (Live)

Leader, pianist, songwriter, and co-producer

The ten-track live debut credits Hill with bassist Noah Jackson and drummer Louis Jones III at Cliff Bell's in Detroit.[2][3]

Release details

2025

It's Time to Go

Leader and pianist

The trio single previews the studio lineup of Hill, Chet Carlson, and Matthew Fu later heard on Keep it Movin'.[4][5]

Release details

2025

Keep it Movin'

Leader, pianist, composer, and producer

The studio album collects Hill's compositions in an eight-track trio sequence with Carlson and Fu.[1][5]

Release details

Artist-Authorized Destinations

Start Listening

Official Bandcamp

Hear Hill's live and studio trio catalog with complete audio, personnel, and production credits.

Official YouTube channel

Watch trio performances and other videos selected through Hill's official artist channel.

Live Calendar

Upcoming Jazz DateBook Shows

No current Jazz DateBook dates are listed for William Hill III. The career guide remains available while the calendar changes.

Sources

Career copy is original synthesis from the artist, label, and project sources below. Current dates come from Jazz DateBook event inventory.

[1] Official biography and education history
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[2] Official music and trio guide
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[3] Three's Company audio and personnel
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[4] It's Time to Go audio and personnel
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[5] Keep it Movin' audio and personnel
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