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Brad Allen Williams
Birth nameBrad Allen Williams
Born (1980-09-10) September 10, 1980 (age 44)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
GenresJazz, rock, soul, gospel
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, bass guitar, drums, keyboards
Websitebradallenwilliams.com

Brad Allen Williams (born September 10, 1980) is an American guitarist, producer, and songwriter/composer. He was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 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

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.