Brad Allen Williams

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]

Brad Allen Williams
Birth nameBrad Allen Williams
Born (1980-09-10) September 10, 1980
Memphis, Tennessee
GenresJazz, rock, soul, gospel
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, producer
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals, bass guitar, drums, keyboards
Associated actsBrittany Howard, Bilal, José James, Nate Smith, Kris Bowers, Cory Henry
Websitebradallenwilliams.com

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)

José James: Lean On Me (Blue Note, 2018)

Various Artists: Spirit & Time (Blue Note, 2018)

As producer or co-producer

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

Sly5thAve: Akuma (Truth Revolution Records, 2014)

Adesuwa: Air Light (2016)

Camille Trust: Move On (2018)

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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