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

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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

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

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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

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

“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

Debbie Wileman at Catalina Jazz Club

Forget your troubles, come on get happy! Debbie Wileman‘s West Coast debut Tuesday night, June 28, 2022 at Catalina’s was a great night of entertainment and music making. She won everyone over, with great musicality, energy, and sheer uninhibited joy, with the full support of the band. Debbie Wileman is a sensation, and her story is inspiring. Her Judy Garland… Read More

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

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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 Downloads, 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)… Read More

For Your GRAMMY Awards® Consideration

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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

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

Fall 2019 Update: Musicals, Concerts, Recordings, TV, and more

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Click here to read the latest SawoskiMusic news email blast (the first one in more than 3 years). This Fall 2019 update includes information about John working on shows such as Anastasia, Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; recording at Capitol Records Studios; performing in concerts with groups like the Los Angeles Master Chorale… Read More