Tribute to Richard Sherman
On June 17, 2024, John Sawoski musical directed Kritzerland 127, a tribute to the late Richard Sherman, at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, CA. Full report from producer Bruce Kimmel here. Read More
Funny Girl at Segerstrom Hall
On June 2nd and 9th, 2024, John Sawoski played keyboards in the pit orchestra of Funny Girl at Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa, CAMore information: https://www.scfta.org/events/2024/funny-girl Read More
“Music of Hope” performances with bassoonist Allen Savedoff of The Pacific Symphony
On June 5th and 8th, 2024, John Sawoski gave two free public performances on a blue piano with Pacific Symphony bassoonist Allen Savedoff at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA. The Pacific Symphony collaborated with the City of Hope National Cancer Institute to celebrate patients’ triumph of life over cancer. Every day, from May 27th-June 10th at the South… Read More
“Back to Bacharach” at Catalina Jazz Club
On May 22, 2024, John Sawoski music directed “Kritzerland 126: Back to Bacharach” at Catalina Jazz Club, featuring Broadway and Hollywood stars Jason Graae, Joan Ryan, Kerry O’Malley, and more. Cast photo above. Click here for a video clip featuring Jason Graae stealing the show. Read More
“What’s New Pussycat?” with Jason Graae and John Sawoski at Catalina Jazz Club
On May 22, 2024 KRITZERLAND 126: BACK TO BACHARACH celebrated BURT BACHARACH at Catalina Jazz Club, #Hollywood! Music Directed by John Sawoski, singer JASON GRAAE, steals the show with his Tom Jones / Broadway mash-up! Presented by Bruce Kimmel in assoc w/ Doug Haverty Sound by Daniel Gonzalez (@dantelacroix.wav) Read More
MJ – the Michael Jackson Musical
In late March of 2024, John Sawoski played keyboards in MJ – The Michael Jackson Musical https://www.scfta.org/events/2024/mj-the-musical at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa, CA. Read More
New Streaming Releases: Believe, Adios Nonino Cadenza, Devil Tack Festival, Keep Your Plan, Quake Rap
Believe by Shmueli – Arranged and produced by John Sawoski. Accompanied by rich instrumentation (some of LA’s top studio musicians) with a classical yet modern sound, the strong feelings of the songs will bring a smile to your lips and a tear to the eye. More information. Adios Nonino Cadenza – Pianist John Sawoski plays the cadenza which was typically performed… Read More
Happy Fun Music with Indian TV Star Terrence Lewis
My new year’s resolution for 2024. Video taken in Mumbai (India) by Indian TV star Terrence Lewis, my wife Perviz Sawoski’s former student.Look forward to more fun and happy music! More happy and fun music: a bit of Zez Confrey’s “Kitten on the Keys.” Video by Indian TV star Terrence Lewis, former dance student of Perviz Sawoski, who is now… Read More
Live in the Lounge: “Music From the Parlor” with Michele Patzakis – The Ebell of Los Angeles
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7:30 pm, John Sawoski plays piano for this celebration of the spirit of song! Join us at The Ebell of Los Angeles and allow the melodies that once graced parlors past to transport you through time. Acclaimed soprano and Ebell Member Michele Patzakis pays homage to the musical soirée with treasured songs of the… Read More