Brooks Williams (born on November 10, 1958 in Statesboro, Georgia) is an American acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter . His style combines roots, jazz, blues, classical, and folk. He has released some albums consisting of contemporary folk music, and some consisting of instrumental guitar music. He tours extensively both in the US and the UK. His ability to play the guitar so it sounds as if two people were playing has won him many admirers.
Discography
- North from Statesboro (1990)
- How the Night-time Sings (1991)
- Back to Mercy (1992)
- Inland Sailor (1994)
- Knife Edge (1996)
- Ring Some Changes (with Jim Henry) (1997)
- Seven Sisters (1997)
- Hundred Year Shadow (1999)
- Dead Sea Café (2000)
- Little Lion (2000)
- Skiffle-Bop (2001)
- Nectar (2003)
- Live Solo (2004)
- Guitar Player (2005)
- Blues and Ballads (2006)
Compilations
Williams appears on the following compilations, among others:
- Strong Hand of Love, tribute to Mark Heard, 1994
- Orphans of God, tribute to Mark Heard, 1996
- Making God Smile: An Artists' Tribute to the Songs of Beach Boy Brian Wilson, 2002
