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This is the cover of John Sawoski's CD "Cinema Amore," released July 2013.
This is the cover of John Sawoski’s CD “Cinema Amore,” released July 2013.
John Sawoski with Dick Van Dyke, before a concert
John Sawoski with Dick Van Dyke, before a concert.
Conducting a string section at Capitol Studios.
Conducting a string section at Capitol Studios.
Fireworks explode during the curtain call of the televised performance celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Shandong University of the Arts, featuring student performers from Santa Monica College accompanied by a recording created by Gary Gray and John Sawoski.
Fireworks explode during the curtain call of the televised performance celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Shandong University of the Arts, featuring student performers from Santa Monica College accompanied by a recording created by Gary Gray and John Sawoski.
With former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox, after a performance in his honor.
With former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox, after a performance in his honor.
Conducting at Firehouse Studios.
Conducting at Firehouse Studios.
Next to harpsichord after concert with Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, November 27, 2012.
Next to harpsichord after concert with Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, November 27, 2012.
John Sawoski as Gerry Mulligan, with Jonathan Dane as Chet Baker, in the movie LA Confidential
John Sawoski as Gerry Mulligan, with Jonathan Dane as Chet Baker, in the movie LA Confidential
John Sawoski at the keyboard in Jinan, China.
John Sawoski at the keyboard in Jinan, China.
With tenor Dennis McNeil at the first inaugural of George W. Bush.
With tenor Dennis McNeil at the first inaugural of George W. Bush.
Teddy Riley & John Sawoski at NAMM 2008
Teddy Riley & John Sawoski at NAMM 2008.
With Buzz Aldrin after a performance with Dennis McNeil.
With Buzz Aldrin after a performance with Dennis McNeil.
NAMM 2008: Multi-platinum hit songwriter/drummer/producer and 2007 ASCAP Award winner John "Cheese" Williams (photo courtesy of John "Cheese" Williams).
NAMM 2008: Multi-platinum hit songwriter/drummer/producer and 2007 ASCAP Award winner John “Cheese” Williams (photo courtesy of John “Cheese” Williams).
Jonathan Dane, jazz trumpeter, vocalist and composer at NAMM 2008. Dane appeared with John Sawoski in the film LA Confidential, playing Chet Baker, while Sawoski played Gerry Mulligan.
Jonathan Dane, jazz trumpeter, vocalist and composer at NAMM 2008. Dane appeared with John Sawoski in the film LA Confidential, playing Chet Baker, while Sawoski played Gerry Mulligan.
Musicians (including John Sawoski) on camera on the movie Rumor Has It.
Musicians (including John Sawoski) on camera on the movie Rumor Has It.
John Sawoski at East West Studios, working on Quantum Leap Pianos.
John Sawoski at East West Studios, working on Quantum Leap Pianos.
Dave Tull, John Sawoski, Jeff Driskill, Brian Reardan, and Tim Powell doing The Wiz.
Dave Tull, John Sawoski, Jeff Driskill, Brian Reardan, and Tim Powell doing The Wiz.
2007 Spotlight Awards Orchestra at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion: John Beasley, Tom Hynes, John Sawoski, Kim Richmond,Giovanna Joyce Imbesi, Joel Hamilton, & Ralph Razze.
Live in Long Beach with Michael Crawford, Dale Kristien, and the Long Beach Symphony Pops Orchestra.
Live in Long Beach with Michael Crawford, Dale Kristien, and the Long Beach Symphony Pops Orchestra.
John Sawoski at East West Studios, taking a break to play the world's largest floor tom.
John Sawoski at East West Studios, taking a break to play the world’s largest floor tom.
John Sawoski and Clent Bowers after Clent's cabaret show.
John Sawoski and Clent Bowers after Clent’s cabaret show.
Phantom Soprano Lisa Vroman with John Sawoski and 2 other sopranos, after John Sawoski musical directed their 2001 concert for the Kemper Open at the LIbrary of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Phantom Soprano Lisa Vroman with John Sawoski and 2 other sopranos, after John Sawoski musical directed their 2001 concert for the Kemper Open at the LIbrary of Congress in Washington, D.C.
John Sawoski plays with the Johnny Crawford Orchestra, accompanying Seth MacFarlane, as Fox Broadcasting celebrates the 100th episode of Family Guy.
John Sawoski plays with the Johnny Crawford Orchestra, accompanying Seth MacFarlane, as Fox Broadcasting celebrates the 100th episode of Family Guy.
Musical directing Allan Sherman musical "Hello Mudduh, Hello Faddah" (L to R:) Karen Needle, Don Lucas, Jane Meadows, John Sawoski, Steve Allen, Rob Krausz, the late Leslie Klein, Jim Doughan, Paul Kreppel.
Musical directing Allan Sherman musical “Hello Mudduh, Hello Faddah” (L to R:) Karen Needle, Don Lucas, Jane Meadows, John Sawoski, Steve Allen, Rob Krausz, the late Leslie Klein, Jim Doughan, Paul Kreppel.
John Sawoski playing keyboards with Capistrano Valley Symphony Orchestra.
John Sawoski playing keyboards with Capistrano Valley Symphony Orchestra.
John Sawoski with Lucy Simon, Composer of the Broadway musical The Secret Garden, in Vancouver in 1994 at the end of the first national tour of The Secret Garden.
John Sawoski with Lucy Simon, Composer of the Broadway musical The Secret Garden, in Vancouver in 1994 at the end of the first national tour of The Secret Garden.
Conducting a string section at Firehouse Studios in Pasadena.
Conducting a string section at Firehouse Studios in Pasadena.
Jason Graae, John Sawoski, and Cate Caplin after performing in a benefit for the Rubicon Theatre Company.
Jason Graae, John Sawoski, and Cate Caplin after performing in a benefit for the Rubicon Theatre Company.
John Sawoski playing keyboards for Kyle and Christopher Massey at the Thalians 55th Annual Gala honoring Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Mansion.
Fun session at Capitol Studios.
Fun session at Capitol Studios with some of my favorite musicians.
Nov. 29, 2023 concert with Michele Patzakis and Isabella Adad at the Ebell of Los Angeles
John Sawoski with daughter Isabella as a guest in the pit at MJ the Michael Jackson Musical. Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa, CA March 30, 2024
Musical directing Kritzerland 126 at Catalina Jazz Club
Rhythm section at Redlands Symphony’s Dec. 14, 2024 big band holiday concert with Sara Gazarek: John Sawoski with bassist Scott Worthington, drummer Jamey Tate, guitarist Dylan Gorenberg, and percussionist Yuri Inoo Miyoshi.
The fabulous Kritzerland 127 cast, music directors, and producers.
The rocking band for Little Shop of Horrors at South Coast Rep, Costa Mesa, fall 2024: Louis Allee – Drums / Percussion, Brian Silverman – Guitars / Mandolin, Jacob Carll – First Keyboard / Conductor, Tim Christensen – Bass, John Sawoski – Keyboard 2
Tim Jensen – Bass sub (not pictured) and Angela Steiner (not pictured) – Musical Director
The cast of Kritzerland 126 at Catalina Jazz Club
Debbie Wileman’s band at Catalina Jazz Club June 28, 2022: Ed Lalo Smith, Phil Feather, John Sawoski, Grant Geissman, and Evan Abounassar. We also had Jonathan Pintoff on bass. And, of course, Ron Abel, piano/MD.
Debbie Wileman is a sensation, and her story is inspiring. Her Judy Garland gigs and album happened because during the pandemic, she decided to record and post YouTube and Facebook selfie videos of herself singing every day, at her home in England. After releasing about 100 videos, she had amassed a following, and attracted the attention of Los Angeles agent and producer Scott Stander, who was instrumental in releasing her debut album with a 30-piece orchestra and arranging her tour, which has taken her to cities on both coasts of the US, and including Carnegie Hall. She comes from a musical family, and her father’s band, Bevis Frond, has released 20 albums (which may explain her work ethic). But of course, none of this would be happening without Debbie’s own vocal talent, sense of humor, amazing stage presence, and her remarkable ability to go in and out of character as Judy Garland (both singing and acting), which has to be seen and heard in person to be believed. Something tells me that she’s got a big career ahead of her.