Fate led Slim and three other American musicians to Montreal, Canada where the group “Tchukon” was formed. Slim helped propel the band to national heights when they won the CBC’s Rock Wars (Best Band in Canada) and then went on to win the U.S. talent competition Star Search (Best Band in North America). He himself has performed with legendary artists such as Bo Diddley, Ben E. King, and Big Mama Thornton, and has shared the stage with artists including Smokey Robinson, Oscar Peterson, Daniel Lavoie, The Neville Brothers, and Joe Cocker, just to name a few.
As a Musical Director, Williams has been involved with some colossal projects such as the Atlanta Olympic Games TV special, the World Basketball Championships in Toronto, and five years with the Just For Laughs International Comedy Festival, working with greats such as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Bernie Mac, Cedric the Entertainer, and Joy Behar.
Slim has also established himself as a seasoned actor with over thirty films under his belt, acting alongside names such as Pam Grier, Nick Nolte, Roy Dupuis, Vanessa Williams, Morris Chestnut, and Alan Alda. He held principal roles in the films Jack Paradise (with Roy Dupuis), which showcased his French-speaking and acting ability; the multi-award-winning short film Next Floor, directed by Denis Villeneuve with the musical score by Williams; and most recently, Lee Daniels’ film The United States vs. Billie Holiday, where he not only had a principal role but was also the on-set musical director.
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