Berklee-trained multi-instrumentalist delivering mandolin tracks with modern-genre versatility. JD has toured internationally and domestically performing with Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters, Roger Williams, Nathan Day, High Rock Mountain, Ricky Mier, the Hot Flashes, Peddler's French, Matt Scutchfield & Bittergrass, Fiddlers Three, and many more.
JD Williams is a freelance fiddler and mandolinist from New England, USA. With a foundation in Suzuki, Bluegrass and Newgrass, this multi-instrumentalist weaves those influences into a wide variety of genres. A 2015 graduate of Berklee College of Music (Professional Music major, Roots minor), having majored in Professional Music with a minor in American Roots Music, JD now makes his home in New York City.
Whether you're looking for original solos, texture to fill space around vocals, chordal/arpeggiated riffs, or simply a rhythmic chop in the background, I can accommodate your needs. Would be happy to talk about what you'd like to hear and how I can help.
I play an F4-style LeBlanc soprano mandolin, an A5-style Eastman MDO305 octave mandolin, and a custom-built Scutchfield violin.
Studio computer is running GarageBand version 10.4.11 (build version 5961), using a Volt 276 interface from Universal Audio. For capturing sound I use either an SM-57 microphone, a large diaphragm PreSonus M7, a large diaphragm Shure PGA27, or the LeBlanc mandolin's natural-sounding K&K twin internal pickup, depending on what the situation calls for and/or if you have any personal preference as to the mic used. Will soon be adding an sE Electronics sE7 SDC mic to the lineup to best capture the mandolin's acoustic range.
Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.
Credits
Languages
- English
3 revisions allowed, 5-day turnaround time, 100% satisfaction guaranteed or it's free.
- Sam Bush
- David Grisman
- Chris Thile
- UA Volt 276
- sE Electronics sE7 SDC
- PreSonus M7
- Shure PGA27
- SM57
