#Arrangement – Instruments and Vocals – The Music of John Sawoski

Dara at Santa Monica College

May 23, 2025June 15, 2025#Arrangement - Instruments and Vocals, #Live Performance

John Sawoski produced some of the instrumental music tracks and arranged the vocal music for the US premiere of a new play called “Dara,” written by Shahid Nadeem, adapted by Tanya Ronder, and directed by Perviz Sawoski, performed at Santa Monica College’s Main Stage May 23, 24, 30, 31 at 7:30 p.m.; and May 25 & June 1 at 2… Read More

News Update 3/8/25

March 8, 2025March 8, 2025#Arrangement - Instruments and Vocals, #John Sawoski, #Live Performance, Recordings, Theatre

Hi Everyone – Join me for a once-in-a-lifetime concert of folk music pioneer Jack Landrón on March 15th in Santa Monica, with Munyungo Jackson on percussion, Nedra Wheeler on bass, Mitch Greenhill on guitar, and John Sawoski on keyboards and musical directing. Click here to put it on your Google Calendar for March 15th at 235 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA. Tickets… 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

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

May 24, 2022December 1, 2023#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 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

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