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Peter Williams
Bassist, Composer based in Denmark. linktr.ee/PW.music
About Me
Peter Williams is an English-born bassist and composer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. His musical career began on bass guitar, performing with rock, funk, and blues artists in Liverpool and Sheffield, alongside studies in engineering. After relocating to London, he worked as a session musician, recording with artists including Urban DK and breakbeat producer Jim Eliot, and performing extensively on the live circuit. During this period he worked regularly with drummer Manny Elias (Tears for Fears) and was a core member of several R&B and covers projects. Over time, Peter’s focus shifted increasingly toward jazz and acoustic music. He is currently a full-time member of the Paul Harrison Traditional Jazz Band and remains an active gigging musician, collaborating with a wide range of artists. His work spans styles from jazz-funk and bebop to gypsy jazz and other acoustic string-based traditions. Alongside his work as a performer and composer, Peter has a strong background as a producer. His 2008 string-swing project Swing 41 achieved international recognition when a track was selected by Woody Allen for inclusion in Midnight in Paris, whose soundtrack went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack. In parallel with his musical career, Peter runs an HCI prototyping lab at Aalborg University, where he develops augmented musical instruments and explores novel approaches to musical interaction. This research-led practice continues to inform his work as a musician, bridging performance, technology, and instrument design. Based in Denmark and committed to a full-time academic role, Peter remains open to selected collaborations and performance projects.
