America the Beautiful
"America the Beautiful" arranged by Clare Fischer, played by John Sawoski July 5, 2025. Happy Independence Day to all! Here's to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness! Read More
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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert
Friday and Saturday May 30-31, John Sawoski played synthesizer on Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Click here for the online program. Read More
Dara at Santa Monica College
John Sawoski produced some of the instrumental music tracks and arranged the vocal music for the US premiere of a new play called “Dara,” written by Shahid Nadeem, adapted by Tanya Ronder, and directed by Perviz Sawoski, performed at Santa Monica College’s Main Stage May 23, 24, 30, 31 at 7:30 p.m.; and May 25 & June 1 at 2… Read More
Melodies of Motherhood live at the Ebell of Los Angeles – Monday, May 12, 2025
Happy Mothers Day to all! To cap off your celebration, take your mother to this fabulous mother/daughter concert I’m playing at the Ebell of Los Angeles tomorrow night with soprano Michele Patzakis and her daughter Ariana Prappas! My Mom will be there! Click the link for tickets and more info. Hopefully there are a few seats left. https://www.ebellofla.org/events/melodies-of-motherhood—a-musical-celebration Read More
News Update 3/8/25
Hi Everyone – Join me for a once-in-a-lifetime concert of folk music pioneer Jack Landrón on March 15th in Santa Monica, with Munyungo Jackson on percussion, Nedra Wheeler on bass, Mitch Greenhill on guitar, and John Sawoski on keyboards and musical directing. Click here to put it on your Google Calendar for March 15th at 235 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA. Tickets… Read More
Folk Music Pioneer Jack Landrón March 15th, 2025 in Santa Monica
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime concert of folk music pioneer Jack Landrón on March 15th in Santa Monica, with Munyungo Jackson on percussion, Nedra Wheeler on bass, Mitch Greenhill on guitar, and John Sawoski on keyboards musical directing. Click here to put it on your Google calendar for March 15th at 235 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA. Tickets are only… Read More
“Back to the Future” National Tour at Segerstrom Hall
In late December 2024, John Sawoski played the musical Back to the Future at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa, CA. (CLICK IMAGE TO PLAY THE VIDEO) Read More
Big Band Holiday Concert with Grammy-winning Vocalist Sara Gazarek
On December 14, 2024, John Sawoski played piano on Redlands Symphony’s big band holiday concert with Grammy-winning vocalist Sara Gazarek. (from https://www.redlandssymphony.com/big-band-holiday) Read More
“I Wrote You Songs” with Ryan Moore and Luke Carlsen
New song by Ryan Moore. “I Wrote You Songs” Featuring @lukedavidcarlsen, @johnsawoski and @mariko_cello.Music & Lyrics: Ryan Moore. Produced by Ryan Moore & John Sawoski. Vocal arrangement: Ryan Moore. Cello & Piano Arrangement: John Sawoski. Vocals: Luke Carlsen. Acoustic Grand Piano: John Sawoski. Cello: Mariko Muranaka. Recorded at the Sawoski Music Group, Los Angeles and in Las Vegas. Mixed by… Read More
“From Many, One” – New Recording and Sheet Music Available
The new patriotic song, “From Many, One” by Mary Bomba and John Sawoski, is now available on music streaming services worldwide and as published sheet music at JW Pepper. “From Many, One” is a call for unity. It lifts up America’s history of people coming together from all over the world. It takes a somber look at the dark side… Read More