Few guitarists transcend genre and style, but Brooks Williams has made a career of it. His music is a fearlessly evolving mélange of intricate blues-soaked chords, Latin rhythms, and soulful riffs. He defies categorization. From coast-to-coast, country-to-country, his concerts are legendary: one man, one guitar, rollin’ and tumblin’ like nobody’s business.
From the very beginning, Brooks Williams' music has showed a strong connection to roots music, mixed in with a swinging improvisational feel reminiscent of jazz, and an almost classical sounding cinematic harmony. He reflects, “I taught myself to play guitar, for the most part, by listening to very diverse music, such as Debussy, the Beatles, Michael Bloomfield, John Renbourn, Jobim, Bach, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Pat Metheny, Phil Keaggy, and Joseph Spence. Very different players and composers, but somehow, to my ears, they all come together. From Day One that’s what I have tried to emulate in my compositions and arrangements.”
You don’t need to hear all the funky chords, walking bass lines, and fiery counterpoint leads to know that Brooks Williams possesses a broad musical vision. It comes as no surprise, then, that he has been called one of "America's musical treasures." “I am convinced,” says Williams, “that the acoustic guitar is undergoing a great renaissance. Its deeply rooted past is catching up to its daring future. I want my music to be there when the two meet.”
With millions of touring miles--and counting--under his belt, and fifteen albums--and counting--to his credit, it’s very likely it will!

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