Nelson Williams

Nelson Williams is an upright and electric bass player based in New Orleans, LA. Born and raised in South Louisiana, Nelson is a child of the diverse and influential music culture that permeates throughout the region. Nelson's range of musical influences extend from classical to jazz to various forms of Black string-band music (Old-Time, Blues, Bluegrass, Creole).

An "On-Call" and "Go-To" bass player while in New Orleans, Nelson has performed across the nation and aboard at venues and festivals like the Kennedy Center, NPR Tiny Desk, the Grand Ole Opry, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Fire in the Mountain Festival and more. Nelson is a founding member of the Black string-band, New Dangerfield and a member of the acclaimed bluegrass band, Chris Jones and the Nightdrivers. He has been seen supporting artist such as Jake Blount, Eva Lovullo, Katie Martucci, Lizzie No and others.

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