Brad Allen Williams

Brad Allen Williams
Birth name Brad Allen Williams
Born (1980-09-10) September 10, 1980
Memphis, Tennessee
Genres Jazz, rock, soul, gospel
Occupation(s) Musician, composer, producer
Instruments Guitar, vocals, bass guitar, drums, keyboards
Associated acts José James, Nate Smith, Kris Bowers, Cory Henry
Website bradallenwilliams.com

Brad Allen Williams (born 10 September 1980) is an American guitarist, producer, and songwriter/composer. He was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. His playing has been described as “a distinctly post-psychedelic guitar heroism”[1] and has drawn comparison to players ranging from Wes Montgomery[2] to Jimi Hendrix[3] and The Edge.[4]

Selected Recordings

As leader

Lamar (Sojourn, 2015)

As a sideman

Cory Henry: Gotcha Now Doc (2012)

José James: While You Were Sleeping (Blue Note, 2014)

Sly5thAve: Akuma (Truth Revolution Records, 2014)

Bruce Williams: Private Thoughts (Passin’ Thru, 2016)

CeCe Winans: Let Them Fall In Love (PureSprings Gospel, 2017)

As producer or co-producer

José James: While You Were Sleeping (Blue Note, 2014)

Sly5thAve: Akuma (Truth Revolution Records, 2014)

Adesuwa: Air Light (2016)

References

  1. ↑ Chinen, Nate (2015-08-12). "New Releases From Nicholas Payton, Robyn & La Bagatelle Magique and Others". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-08-09.
  2. ↑ Jazz, All About. "Brad Allen Williams: Lamar". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2017-08-09.
  3. ↑ "While You Were Sleeping - José James | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-08-09.
  4. ↑ "First Listen: Jose James, 'While You Were Sleeping'". NPR.org. Retrieved 2017-08-09.
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