Jazz, Latin, big-band, cabaret, and American Songbook arrangements for vocal artists, recordings, concerts, and live shows—created with close attention to style, storytelling, ensemble balance, and the individual performer.
Available Services
- Vocal arrangements and keys tailored to the performer
- Rhythm-section, horn, string, and big-band writing
- American Songbook and cabaret production
- Latin, salsa, and crossover arrangements
- Conducting, piano, contracting, score preparation, and session production
Selected Work
Judy Whitmore — “The Best Is Yet to Come”
Arranged, orchestrated, and produced by John Sawoski for the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs ReImagined series.
Watch the performance and view complete credits →
“Moonlight in Vermont” — Rhythm Section and Strings
“It’s All Right with Me” — Big Band Jazz / Salsa
A Latin-jazz treatment played, arranged, orchestrated, and conducted by John Sawoski.
“Beyond the Sea (La Mer)”
Selected Patterson/Sawoski Collaborations
These examples are included with role-specific credits. The complete joint portfolio remains on the dedicated Patterson/Sawoski page.
New York Medley
“The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing / Steppin’ Out”
“Lies of Handsome Men”
Hear the complete Patterson/Sawoski collaboration portfolio →