Bass player Huw V Williams, originally hailing from rural North Wales is one of the most exciting and unique musicians on the scene at the moment. Huw has been associated with world class musicians in the field of jazz and improvised music, including Jim Black, Huw Warren, Jeff Williams, Laura Jurd and Ivo Neame. As well as being jazz bass player, he also plays in the rock world with musicians Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) and Kliph Scurlock (formerly of the Flaming Lips).

 

As well as working in others’ projects, Huw is a prolific composer and band leader, with several releases under his belt. HON (2016), Equidistant Between (2020), Llonyddiaeth (2021), Constantly Moving Happiness Machines (2022). He has had raving reviews from Jazzwise, The Telegraph and The Arts Desk, “swaggering, infectious energy” - John Fordham, The Guardian. 

 

Since moving to London in 2013, Williams has been an exciting presence in the city’s progressive jazz scene with his unique playing style, playing in countless projects as a side-person.

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