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

Associate Conducting and Playing the Broadway-bound revival of “The Secret Garden” at the Ahmanson Theatre

March 2, 2023February 9, 2024#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, 2022August 6, 2026#ellafitzgerald, #GRAMMYs, #judywhitmore, #thebestisyettocome

Click below to 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… 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

Debbie Wileman at Catalina Jazz Club

June 28, 2022March 11, 2025

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

May 24, 2022August 1, 2026#Arrangement - Instruments and Vocals, News, Recordings

John Sawoski and Michele Patzakis have released “Crossing Over,” an EP of five selections available as a physical CD at Amazon and SpinneyMedia, as well as 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.… 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