The Music of John Sawoski

George Winston’s “Thanksgiving”

June 4, 2023June 13, 2023#John Sawoski, #Solo Piano

In memory of the quintessential new age pianist George Winston, who passed away June 4, 2023, here is John Sawoski’s recording of George Winston’s “Thanksgiving.” If you enjoy this recording, please follow John Sawoski on your favorite music streaming service. https://ampl.ink/ALaZn Read More

The Secret Garden at the Ahmanson Theatre

March 2, 2023June 6, 2023#ctgla, #John Sawoski, #TheSecretGardenCTG, #UnlockTheMagicWithin

John Sawoski is associate conducting and playing keyboards for the Broadway-bound revival of The Secret Garden at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, Feb. 26-Mar. 26, 2023. Click here for tickets and more information. Click here for the digital program. Read More

Watch Judy Whitmore’s Dazzling Take On Frank Sinatra’s “The Best Is Yet To Come” on the Grammy YouTube Channel

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022#ellafitzgerald, #GRAMMYs, #judywhitmore, #thebestisyettocome

Watch Judy Whitmore’s Dazzling Take On Frank Sinatra’s “The Best Is Yet To Come” | ReImagined Recording Academy / GRAMMYs Dec 6, 2022Judy Whitmore introduces fans to the music she grew up with in this sweeping, jazzy full-orchestra performance of “The Best is Yet to Come” — an American standard that was made famous by Frank Sinatra and Count Basie,… Read More

John Sawoski Conducts Judy Whitmore and Billy Grubman Singing The Great American Songbook

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Revisit the “Big-Band” era when Judy Whitmore and Billy Grubman return to the Samueli stage on Saturday, October 15, 2022, with a newly-curated collection of great American standards. Along with their 15-piece band, conducted by John Sawoski, these two recording artists perform the best of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and Henry Mancini. The duo’s warmly-nuanced vocal style enlivens… Read More

For Your GRAMMY Awards® Consideration

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022#Arrangement - Instruments and Vocals, #GRAMMYs, #Improvised Jazz Solo, #John Sawoski, #Judy Whitmore, #Nick Petrillo, #RecordingAcademy, #Tamir Hendelman, #Traditional Pop Vocal Album, #Vote4GRAMMYs

Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Judy Whitmore – Isn’t It Romantic – Produced by John Sawoski Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals: Sunday in New York – Arranged by John Sawoski and Tamir Hendelman But Beautiful – Arranged by Tamir Hendelman and Nick Petrillo Just A Little Lovin – Arranged by Nick Petrillo, John Sawoski, and Tamir Hendelman Improvised Jazz Solo: It Could… Read More

John Sawoski plays “Coco” Live to Picture With 70-piece Orchestra

September 30, 2022October 13, 2022

On September 30, 2022, John Sawoski played keyboards for a performance of Disney-Pixar’s movie “Coco,” live to picture, with a 70-piece orchestra conducted by Nolan Livesay, at Musco Center for the Arts on the campus of Chapman University in Orange, CA. Read More

Judy Whitmore’s “Isn’t It Romantic” Released

September 14, 2022August 16, 2023

“A stunning, majestic and just all round magically shimmering new album… a free-flowing sound imbued with the improvisational spirit and exploratory musicianship of jazz – a feat Judy Whitmore achieves with both dazzling ingenuity and extraordinary grace.” https://annecarlini.com/ex_cd.php?id=4456 As the producer of this album, I’m thrilled to announce that Judy Whitmore’s “Isn’t It Romantic,” a full-length release of a dozen… Read More

Michele Patzakis and John Sawoski’s New EP “Crossing Over” Released

May 24, 2022August 2, 2022#Arrangement - Instruments and Vocals, News, Recordings

John Sawoski and Michele Patzakis have released “Crossing Over,” an EP of five selections available on your favorite music streaming services, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Tidal, and YouTube Music. Selections include: 1. Fantaisie-Impromptu in C♯ minor, Op. posth. 66, WN 46 (5:24) Composed 1834 by Frédéric François Chopin (1810-1849) 2. La Rue Chagrin (4:40) Music by Germaine Tailleferre (1892 – 1983) Lyrics… Read More

For Your GRAMMY Awards® Consideration

October 27, 2021October 13, 2022#Arrangement - Instruments and Vocals, #GRAMMYs, #John Sawoski, #Judy Whitmore, #Michael Patterson, #RecordingAcademy, #Traditional Pop Vocal Album, #Vote4GRAMMYs

Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Judy Whitmore – Can’t We Be Friends Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals: My Favorite Year – Arranged by John Sawoski ‘S Wonderful – Arranged by Michael Patterson New York Medley: How About You / Manhattan / Autumn in New York – Arranged by John Sawoski I Get Along Without You Very Well – Arranged by Michael Patterson Read More

Judy Whitmore’s “Can’t We Be Friends” released

November 20, 2020December 9, 2020

Judy Whitmore’s “Can’t We Be Friends,” a full-length release of a dozen timeless songs carefully selected from the Great American Songbook, and recorded with 53 top studio musicians, is available today on your favorite streaming service, including Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon, and YouTube Music. Judy Whitmore, VocalistBilly Grubman, Guest Vocalist Arranged, conducted, and produced by John Sawoski and Michael… Read More