On November 11, 1972, “Mainstream” label released “Stickball”, the third Charles Williams studio album. It was recorded in 1972, in New York City, and was produced by Bob Shad.

Personnel:

• Charles Williams – alto saxophone
• Randy Brecker – flugelhorn
• Chris Woods – alto and baritone saxophone
• David “Bubba” Brooks – tenor saxophone
• Frank Wess – tenor saxophone, flute
• Don Pullen – organ
• Paul Griffin – electric piano
• Cornell Dupree, David Spinozza – electric guitar
• Gordon Edwards – Fender Jazz bass
• Clyde Lucas – drums
• Ray Barretto – congas
• David Carey – congas, marimba
• Ernie Wilkins – strings arangements, conductor 

Track listing:

1. Who Is He (And What Is He to You)? – Bill Withers, Stan McKenny
2. People Make the World Go ‘Round – Thom Bell, Linda Creed
3. Where Is the Love – Ralph MacDonald William Salter
4. Iron Jaws – Ernie Wilkins
5. Drown in My Own Tears – Henry Glover
6. Ain’t No Blues – Charles Williams, Don Pullen
7. Just Before Day – Tommy Dean