Jonathan Spencer Wilson (born December 30, 1974) is a three-time Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter and musician based in Los Angeles, California, United States.

In addition to his work with Misty and Waters, Wilson has produced albums for Angel Olsen, Dawes, Margo Price, Conor Oberst and Billy Strings, among others.

Wilson has released six solo studio albums under his own name: Frankie Ray (2007), Gentle Spirit (2011), Fanfare (2013), Rare Birds (2018), Dixie Blur (2020) and Eat the Worm (2023).

Wilson has cited his upbringing in North Carolina and the state's rich jazz and bluegrass musical heritage as an early influence.

[4] In April 2012, Wilson released "Pity Trials and Tomorrow's Child", a limited edition vinyl EP on Bella Union for Record Store Day 2012.

The album features contributions from David Crosby, Graham Nash, Jackson Browne, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Father John Misty, Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) and Patrick Sansone (Wilco).

The album also features Wilson's band, including Jason Borger, Omar Velasco, Richard Gowen and Dan Horne.

"[7] American Songwriter describes it as "sporadically psychedelic, always creative, frequently elaborate, and certainly bizarre soundscapes Wilson delivers with his usual attention to aural detail".

[15] Other recent notable albums by Wilson include Grace Cummings' "Ramona" (2024), Erin Rae's "Lighten Up" (2022), Sam Burton's "Dear Departed" (2023), Bella White's "Among Other Things" (2023).

2019 Wilson produced his own album Dixie Blur alongside co-producer Pat Sansone of Wilco in Nashville, TN featuring Mark O'Connor, Drew Erickson, Dennis Crouch, Kenny Vaughn, Jon Radford, Russ Pahl, and others.

In 2017 Wilson produced "Double Roses" by Karen Elson with features from Father John Misty, Laura Marling and Pat Carney of the Black Keys.

In 2011, Wilson co-produced and played on the debut Father John Misty record, Fear Fun released on Sub Pop, at Fivestar Studios.

In 2010, Wilson produced and collaborated with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy on a series of songs for release on Spiritual Pajamas Records, a boutique 7" label associated with Folk Yeah Presents.

Wilson also joined Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and others for the concert's finale, "Teach Your Children".

In June 2012, he and his band were invited by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers to support them on their 2012 European tour, which included 2 sold out nights at Royal Albert Hall.

[21] Wilson had hosted private jam sessions at his compound in Laurel Canyon that involved Andy Cabic, Pat Sansone, John Stirratt, Gerald Johnson, Johnathan Rice, Gary Louris, Mark Olson, Chris Robinson, David Rawlings, Benmont Tench, and other notable artists who have played professionally with and/or in The Electric Flag, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Van Morrison, The Cars, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Miller Band, and Pearl Jam.