Steven Reid Williams (singer-songwriter)

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Steven Reid Williams (born March 1976) is an English singer-songwriter born in Bristol, England.

Career

Studied music and English at Bath Spa University from 1995–1998

Played piano for Beth Rowley from 2005–2007 and also worked with Ben Castle during the same period.

Played for Geraldine Latty, international gospel artist, since 1991 to the current day.

Has played for Eddie Martin intermittently since 1996.

Played for jazz artist Dr Sax since 2001.

2007 - Steve became the keyboard player for UK R'n'B artist Jamelia, and remains so.

Played with the John Fenlon band from 2001–2007 and played live for the Paul Jones Blues Hour on BBC Radio 2 in 2004.

Steve's song "Need Your Love", written for the John Fenlon album "Rip it up", was a runner-up in the blues category of the UK Songwriting Competition.

Steve's album "Corners" was released in December 2007, the title track from which was a finalist in Radio 2's "Sold on Song" competition. The album also features a collaboration with UK blues singer Beth Rowley on "Too Much Too Late", and also features work with Ben Castle, Gary Alesbrook on trumpet (Scissor Sisters, Kasabian), Andy Kinsman on sax (Kasabian, Noel Gallagher) and Cliff Moore, brother of guitar legend Gary Moore.

2008 - Steve won the Adult Contemporary Category in the UK Song Writing Contest with 'The Better Part of Me' from his 2007 release 'Corners'.

2009/2010 - Joined Nadine Coyle as part of her live band; the result of her solo career and departure from Girl's Aloud. Steve played keyboards and piano on the 2010 release 'Insatiable'.

Supported Professor Green with Ed Drewett on the 2010 UK tour, 'Alive 'til I'm dead'.

Played keyboards for Lee Mead, winner of the TV contest 'Any Dream Will Do (TV series)' on a selection of UK dates

2011 - Supported Elton John on a series of summer tour dates as part of the Ed Drewett band.

Following the death of best friend and musician Charlie Derrick in 2003, Steve has a played a key role in the Charlie Derrick Bursary charity as bursar and from 2009, trustee. Steve is also closely affiliated with 'Footprint', the section of the charity dedicated to fundraising through musical events.

Discography

  • 2007: Corners - Principle Records''
  • 2008: Take it to the bridge - Xpress Records''
  • 2010: Insatiable - Black Pen Records''