NATE WILLIAMS
ABOUT ME
I grew up in a musical family on the island of Anglesey, North Wales. At the age of 5, I began piano lessons and picked up the drums at about 6 years old. Bass, guitar and vocals all followed in my teens and I've worked as a professional multi-instrumentalist, writer, producer and arranger ever since. My early musical experiences consisted of playing in brass bands, orchestras and Jazz ensembles along with various rock and pop bands at school. I considered drums to be my first instrument up until the age of 22 and played for various artists in Wales. In 2003, I competed in the Guitar Center 'Drum Off' (but was disqualified after a number of rounds for being British!). Work as a bass player became more regular as a result of moving to London in my early twenties. I have recently found myself working more and more often as a keyboard player too. My general musical goals revolve around writing and producing for artists I'm inspired by and feel I have a musical connection with. If you'd like to get in touch regarding working together, please get in touch via the contact page.
Over the years, I've been fortunate enough to work with the following artists (amongst others):
(2022) Steve Winwood - Keys, Bass, Guitar, BVs
Jamiroquai - Keys, Guitar, BVs
Eliza Doolittle - Bass/Synth Bass, BVs
Katy B - Bass/Synth Bass
Markus Feehily (Westlife) - MD, Piano, Guitar, BVs
Vula Malinga (Basement Jaxx) - Bass, Piano
Joss Stone - Music consultant for Cadbury's Flake commercial
Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) - Drums
John Jorgenson - Drums
Huw Warren - Drums
My musical influences include:
Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, D'Angelo, Michael Sembello, Jaco Pastorius, Dave Weckl, The Neptunes, N*E*R*D, Donny Hathaway, Nat King Cole, Sting, John Mayer, Pomrad, Emily King, Michael McDonald, Frank Ocean, Raphael Saadiq, Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Brian McKnight, Take 6 and lots more!