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 Los Angeles, California. His playing has been described as “a distinctly post-psychedelic guitar heroism” and has drawn comparison to players ranging from Wes Montgomery to Jimi Hendrix and The Edge.
Selected recordings As leader œconomy (Colorfield, 2023) Lamar (Sojourn, 2015)
As a sideman Brittany Howard: What Now (Island Records, 2024) Brandy: Christmas With Brandy (Motown, 2023) Anjimile: The King (4AD, 2023) Nate Smith: Kinfolk 2: See The Birds (Edition Records, 2021) Brittany Howard: Live at Sound Emporium (ATO Records, 2020) Bilal: "Voyage 19" (HighBreedMusic, 2020) José James: Lean On Me (Blue Note, 2018) Various Artists: Spirit & Time (Blue Note, 2018) CeCe Winans: Let Them Fall In Love (PureSprings Gospel, 2017) Bruce Williams: Private Thoughts (Passin’ Thru, 2016) José James: While You Were Sleeping (Blue Note, 2014) Sly5thAve: Akuma (Truth Revolution Records, 2014) Cory Henry: Gotcha Now Doc (2012)
As producer or co-producer Denitia: Highways (2021) 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
External links Official website allmusic All About Jazz SoulBounce