In 2009, Ben won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition. The honor included a recording contract with Concord Records through which he released his debut album, State of Art, in 2011.
His album Coming of Age, was released in April 2015.
Williams is a member of guitarist Pat Metheny's Unity Band, which won the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.
Ben WilliamsThe Select
Ben Williams, The Select (The Sun Also Rises)
Ben Williams, The Select (The Sun Also Rises)
Ben Williams, Gatz
Ben Williams has been nominated for the following awards: Sound Design (Obie Awards) for The Select, Sound Design (Obie Awards) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises), Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises), and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Gatz.
Ben Williams has won the following awards: - Sound Design (Obie Awards) for The Select - Sound Design (Obie Awards) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises) - Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises).
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