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Guitarist, producer and songwriter from Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Paul used to have two bands, Variomatic and Amigos Electricos. He has played with Supersub and used to play guitar for Shane Shu, who’s album he produced. Also playing for Zuco 103, the Lefties Soul Connection and a member of Beans & Fatback. Paul regularly accompanies the Lefties Soul Connection at live shows and recording sessions playing guitar and percussion.

ALBUMS


Michelle David, Onno Smit, Paul Willemsen
There's A Light
2015
Michelle David, Onno Smit, Paul Willemsen
He Chose Me
2015
Michelle David, Onno Smit, Paul Willemsen
The Gospel Sessions Vol. 1
2015, ,
Gospel/Soul/Funk
Dawn Brothers*
Cry Alone
2025
Beans & Fatback
Hold Fast
2025, ,
Garage Rock
The Tibbs
Ain't It Funny
2024, 7", Single, Ltd, Record Kicks
Minko
In Time
2024, 7", Single, I Love My Label
Michelle David & The True-Tones
Brothers And Sisters
2024, 7", Single, Ltd, Cle, Record Kicks
King King Kings
Can't Keep From Crying
2024, LP, Album, Not On Label (King King Kings Self-released)
The Tibbs
Keep It To Yourself
2024, ,
Soul
Blackbird
Green Lights
2023, CD, EP, Blackbird Music NL
Michelle David & The True-Tones
With Strings
2023, LP, Ltd, Num, A Records (20),
Dawn Brothers*
Alpine Gold
2023, ,
Southern Rock
Michelle David & The True-Tones
It's Gonna Be Alright
2022
Bruut!
Zest
2022,
The Tibbs
Another Shot Fired / The Main Course
2021, 7", Ltd, DJ , Record Kicks
Blackbird
Christmas Getaway
2021, File, FLAC, Single, Blackbird Music NL
Michelle David & The True-Tones
Good Good Good
2021
The Tibbs
Damaged Heart / Ball And Chain
2020, 7", Ltd, Record Kicks
Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions
It's A Soulful Christmas
2020, CD, Album, Excelsior Recordings, ,
Soul/Gospel/Holiday
Blackbird
Blackbird
2020
Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions
Vol. 4
2020, ,
Gospel
The Tibbs
Another Shot Fired
2020
Marike Jager
Hey Are You Ok
2019
Craig Charles
The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club 6
2018, CD, Comp, Freestyle Records (2)
Michelle David
The Gospel Sessions Vol. 3
2018
Gumbo Kings
Gumbo Kings
2018
The Tibbs
Lies
2017, 7", Single, Ltd, Record Kicks
Michelle David
The Gospel Sessions Vol. 2
2016, ,
Gospel
Marle Thomson
The Canopy
2016
Beans & Fatback
Heroine Lovestruck
2015
Kris Berry
Always Or Never
2013, CDr, Single, Promo, Wicked Jazz Sounds Recordings
Ruben Hein
Hopscotch
2013, CD, Album, EMI
Scarlet Mae
Scarlet Mae
2013, CD, Album, Coast to Coast,
Minyeshu
Black Ink
2013
Beans & Fatback
With Skin Attached
2013,
Kris Berry
Stick To The Recipe
2012, CDr, Single, Promo, Wicked Jazz Sounds Recordings
Kris Berry
Love Trip
2012, CDr, Single, Promo, Wicked Jazz Sounds Recordings
Kris Berry
Marbles
2012,
Kris Berry
Second Best
2012
The Souldiers
Fuel For Fire
2010, CD, EP, Coolhouse Records,
Shane Shu
The Way She Talks To Me
2008, CD, Single, V2
The Jack Stafford Foundation
Nothing In Common
2005, CD, Single, The Independent Record Company
Gumbo Kings
Hotel Belvédère
2025, ,
Delta Blues
Gerhardt
What Lovers Do
2016, Vinyl, CD, ,
Doo Wop
Dawn Brothers*
Late To The Party
2024, LP, Album, RSD, Blu, Excelsior Recordings
Janne Schra & Robin Nolan Trio
Janne Schra & Robin Nolan Trio
2014, CD, Album, Not On Label
Beans & Fatback
With Skin Attached
2013
Roemer Van Der Steeg
Nu Het Zo Is
2008, CD, Album, Not On Label
Lefties Soul Connection
Hutspot
2006
Beans & Fatback
Sally The Shape
2015, CDr, Single, Promo, Excelsior Recordings
Beans & Fatback
Come And Get It
2013, CDr, Single, Promo, Excelsior Recordings,
Beans & Fatback
With Skin Attached
2013
Beans And Fatback*
Beans And Fatback Live - Recorded At The Kleine Komedie
2011, CD, Album, Box, Excelsior Recordings
Beans & Fatback
Downfall
2010, CDr, Single, Promo, Excelsior Recordings, Excelsior Recordings
Beans & Fatback
Beans & Fatback
2010
Beans & Fatback
All I Think About
2010
The Jack Stafford Foundation
Cedar Room
2006, CD, Single, The Independent Record Company, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
The Jack Stafford Foundation
Long Live Love
2006
The Jack Stafford Foundation
The Hard Way
2004, CD, Single, Konkurrent
Supersub
I Wish (I Could Tell You)
2002, CD, Single, Excelsior Recordings
Supersub
Mighty Baby
2002, CD, Album, Excelsior Recordings, ,
Alternative Rock/Soft Rock/Britpop

APPEARANCES +


Friend Within
Chain
2024, File, MP3, 320, Toolroom Records
Doctor Velvet
New Breed
2024
Chung Kings
Chung Kings Presents Surf-O-Tica
2021, LP, Album, Excelsior Recordings
Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions
Yes I Am
2021
Blackbird
Blackbird
2020
Michelle David
Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions
2018, 12", EP, Not On Label, ,
Gospel
Pauperband
Het Pauperparadijs
2017, CDr, Not On Label
Simon Keats
Space
2017,
Folk
Michelle David
The Gospel Sessions Vol. 2
2016
Various
Jazz Dag (27•28 Juni 2014 Rotterdam - Showcase CD 2014)
2014
Lavalu
Fighting Wildfires
2013, CD, Album, Dig, Mandibulate Records
Lavalu
Hey, The Sun's Here
2013, CDr, Single, Promo, Mandibulate Records,
Minyeshu
Black Ink
2013
Caro Emerald
The Shocking Miss Emerald
2013,
Soul-Jazz/Big Band/Bossa Nova/Swing/Ballad/Tango
BYentl
Already Gone
2012, CD, Single, Doggy Records (3)
Various
NTR op Radio 6 Soul & Jazz
2012, CD, Comp, Promo, Jazzism Magazine, NTR:,
Gerhardt
Sprawlers
2012,
Beans & Fatback Feat. Kris Berry
Ready
2011, CDr, Single, Promo, Excelsior Recordings,
Laurens Joensen
Efterklang
2011, CD, Album, Monde Records
June Noa
Why
2011, CDr, Single, Waterland Music
Kris Berry
Flower Empty Tree
2011, CDr, Single, Promo, Not On Label (Kris Berry (2) Self-released)
Earswideopen
earswideopen
2011, CD, Album, Not On Label
Nadja
Everything's Going My Way
2011, CD, ,
Contemporary R&B/Neo Soul/Soul/Rhythm & Blues
Lefties Soul Connection
One Punch Pete
2011
BYentl
Payday
2010, CD, Single, Marista
Ruben Hein
Elephants
2010
Ruben Hein
Loose Fit
2010, CD,
Various
NPS Maakt Jazz Volume 6 (Weekend Winfried Special)
2009, CD, Comp, Promo, NPS, Jazzism Magazine, ,
Contemporary Jazz/Cool Jazz/Easy Listening/Jazz-Funk/Smooth Jazz
C-Mon & Kypski
The Complete Jazz Compilation
2008, CD, Album, Comp, Penoze, ,
Downtempo/Pop Rock/Hip Hop
Made In Da Shade
HRMNNH! (Kung Fu Hossel)
2007, 2xCD, Album, Made In Da Shade
Lefties Soul Connection
Skimming The Skum
2007, ,
Funk
Lefties Soul Connection
Hutspot
2006
Voltage
Hitting The Ground EP
2005, CD, EP, MDM Recordings Inc., ,
Indie Pop
Various
School's Out For D&A
1998, CD, Album, Not On Label
Various
De Beste Optredens Uit VPRO's Nederpopshow
2010, DVD-V, VPRO,
Caro Emerald
The Shocking Miss Emerald
2013, ,
Soul-Jazz/Big Band/Bossa Nova/Swing/Ballad/Tango