Jesse Williams is one of the most respected and sought after bassists and private teachers on the east coast. With 30 years of experience playing internationally at some of the world’s leading venues and festivals, and 25 years teaching electric and upright bass and guitar, Jesse is known among music enthusiasts as a musician who brings precision and passion to the stage and studio. Jesse is considered a “musical chameleon” who is at home in styles ranging from blues, rock and soul, to funk, country and jazz.

Jesse has played on two Grammy Nominated Albums and nine W.C. Handy/Blues Music Award-nominated albums.

He has toured internationally and appeared with North Mississippi Allstars, Jimmy Vivino, Bucky Pizzarelli, Susan Tedeschi, Howard Alden, Duke Robillard, Jay McShann, Al Kooper, Jay Geils, John Hammond Jr, Karin Allyson, Harry Allen, Ruth Brown, Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, Johnny A., Maria Muldaur, Johnnie Johnson, Ronnie Earl, Henry Butler, Charles Neville, Julien Kasper, Bruce Katz, W.C. Handy All-Stars

He has played festivals and venues including North Sea Jazz, Edmonton Folk, Montreal Jazz, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage, Vancouver Jazz, Byron Bay, Russian River, Boston Globe Jazz and Blues, Preakness, Beantown, Lincoln Center. Beacon Theater, Mountain Stage, Beacon Theater, Lincoln Center. He has appeared on PBS, Sesame St., AMC, National Film Archives, as well as multiple commercial spots.