JACK WILLIAMS

About the Artist

“…Perhaps even more exciting than seeing Bob Dylan, though, was the reaction that Jack Williams got. I was really looking forward to seeing him for the first time and I wasn’t disappointed. He practically blew the top off the tent! Man, oh man, can that guy play guitar! He completely overshadowed more well-known performers…They were wonderful, but Jack Williams was playing in an entirely different league. I was astounded by how good he is.” ~ Mark Cashman, upon hearing Jack for the first time at the Newport Folk Festival.

"...a gentle but compelling poetic and musical vision" ~ Billboard Weather Report

".... his artistry... is nothing short of amazing. Dazzling picking, expressive voice, unique and interesting songs. He is a showman in the best sense of the word and just wowed our audience. I think they would have followed him anywhere." ~ Rich Warren, WFMT "Midnight Special", Chicago

"....pure emotive guitar-picking, weathered sliding baritone / tenor in deftly-crafted songs.... Williams is instantly endearing." ~ Stephen Ide in Dirty Linen

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