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above: I play "The Sheikh", a tune I wrote for the great bassist Leroy Vinnegar
Performances 2013
No performances in much of 2013: Please donate to my spine surgery recovery fund using Paypal or my PO Box- see details here | Lumbar 3-level PEEK cage fusion w/ pedicle screws, rods, and autograft bone infusions from my pelvis. See pictures of my insides, too - well, x-rays, MRI's and CT scans. Plus new CT videos of my spine. I am a private person. This is not easy for me. But I need your help now, and I am asking for it. To all of you who have helped, 'thank you' doesn't do it. My next CDs, all of them, will be dedicated to you. PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN
I've had a great "career" so far (having worked at nothing but playing since I was 4), but these are also my "sick-leave years". I am not done. I'm just healing and improving my life. Thank you for all of your on-going help. I have a piano now. Because of your help!
On the brighter side, my new international release is called "Songs of Earth" and in it I hear a new cycle beginning to emerge (listen or buy here). I'm anticipating what's ahead artistically, remembering that as the world changes, we need to play for reasons very different from our earlier motivations. Less me, less self. "Ego is the Enemy of Art." As we do things to save our world, our selves, and our neighbors, a new form of self emerges. And a new way of "making a living" hopefully reveals itself. Making a living, to me, is making a life, and making life better for all of us is a surer way to "riches" than any predatory capitalism can supply. I do not make an enthusiastic or efficient predator. "Songs of Earth" just garnered its first reviews and it's five stars all the way - hear some here. - JW
2012
Steinway Performance Space at Sherman Clay Pianos, January 7, 2012, Saturday at 7pm, all ages welcome, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert, artist reception and CD signing following performance. Sherman Clay Pianos
, 1624 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 - call 206 622 7580 for reservations
Birthday #64: Jessica Williams' "Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm 64Concert" - Jessica's Birthday Concert, March 17th, 2012. On Saint Patty's Day, the same day that Nat King Cole was born. Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Invitation only, all ages welcome, Seattle, WA area. Contact Jessica for reservations and information. (This was the last concert, followed by months of preparation (and agony) culminating in this)
L4/L5/S1 cage-fusion - lumbar (lower) spinal surgery on July 25th, 2012 followed by "The Long Dark Tea-time of the Soul" (thank you to Douglas Adams for that). Details, MRI plates, videos, and DONATIONS here
above: Jessica plays at Brecon (Wales) Festival, photo courtesy BBC
2011
House Concert, March 5th, 2011, 7pm. Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Invitation only, all ages welcome, Seattle, WA area. Contact Jessica for reservations and information. More about house concerts
House Concert, March 19th, 2011, 6pm. Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Invitation only, all ages welcome,in Bellevue, WA area. Contact Jessica for reservations and information. More about house concerts
House Concert, June 6th, 2011, 6pm. Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Invitation only, all ages welcome,in Bellevue, WA area. Contact Jessica for reservations and information. More about house concerts
Increasingly disabled due to lumbar lordosis/scoliosis, pain makes performance impossible. Begin to lose renal function. July 25 2012 have cage fusion surgery with pedicle stabilization. Last 2 performances in 2012 studies in pain management and short short concerts.
2010
The Triple Door, Main Stage, Sept 4, 2010, a Saturday evening, one show, Seattle, WA, Jessica Williams, solo piano, Celebrating her two latest releases for Origin Arts, TOUCH, and The Art of the Piano. The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101. $25. Call 206 838 4333 for reservations. all ages welcome
The Seasons Performance Hall, Yakima, WA, Sept 24, 2010, a Friday at 7.30pm, Jessica Williams, solo piano- two shows - Jessica premieres her new compositions. Don't miss Jessica's special concert, her first in many years at this acoustically astounding and architecturally impressive converted church. Yakima's finest musical venue, The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901 - Tickets, call 509 453 1888 or 888-723-7660, email, or visit their web site
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC 20566, December 11, 2010, 7.30 & 9.30pm: NPR's Jazz Piano Christmas. Featuring pianists Jessica Williams, Helio Alves, Renee Rosnes, and more. The Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566. Tickets and Information: 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600. all ages welcome
Steinway Performance Space at Sherman Clay Pianos, July 24, a Saturday at 7pm, all ages welcome, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert: Get Back to the Garden!, artist reception following performance. Sherman Clay Pianos
at 1624 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
2009
- 88 Keys Piano Studio and Performance Space, March 21, 2009, Saturday, all ages welcome, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert and Birthday Party. Whidbey Island, WA, full directions and details at web site, send email for details and reservations or call 360 221 0362
- Steinway Performance Space at Sherman Clay Pianos, March 28, 2009, Saturday at 7pm, all ages welcome, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert: Miles, Monk, Mingus, and Me, artist reception following performance. Sherman Clay Pianos, 1624 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 - call 206 622 7580 for reservations
- The Triple Door, on the Main Stage, April 9, 2009, Thursday at 7:30pm, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. $20 per person. The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101. Call 206 838 4333 for reservations
- House Concert on May 16 2009 Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Contact Jessica Williams or a staff member
- House Concert on June 27, 2009, Seattle WA- Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Presented at an undisclosed location in Seattle. SOLD OUT. Contact Jessica Williams or a staff member here
- House Concert on July 25, 2009, Seattle WA Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Contact Jessica Williams or a staff member here
- Steinway Performance Space at Sherman Clay Pianos, Sept 12, 2009, Saturday at 7pm, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert, artist reception following performance, CDs signing. Sherman Clay Pianos, 1624 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 - call 206 622 7580 for reservations
- House Concert on Sept 27, 2009 Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Presented at an undisclosed location in Yakima. Contact Jessica Williams or a staff member for an invitation
- 88 Keys Piano Studio and Performance Space, Nov 7, 2009, Saturday, all ages welcome, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert, with special guest Maureen Girard. Whidbey Island, WA, full directions and details at web site, call 360 221 0362
- Art House Designs, Nov 13 and 14, Fri and Sat night, 7pm, Jessica Williams, piano; Jeff Johnson, bass; Steven Bentley, drums - Art House Designs, 420 Franklin Street Southeast #B, Olympia, WA 98501 - All ages welcome, $25 per person, call 360 943 3377 or e-mail
- Seattle Art Museum, Dec 10, 2009, a Thursday, 5.30pm to 7.30pm,, all ages welcome, Jessica Williams, solo piano concert featuring new compositions, sponsored by Earshot Jazz-1300 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 Phone 206 654 3100 - web site
- Dec 11, 2009, Seattle WA - House Concert, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Private performance
2008
- Seattle, WA, Feb 7, 2008, a Thursday at 7:30pm, on The Triple Door's Main Stage, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert, one show, plus #1 in The Artist Spotlight Series, Jessica's special guest, Aiko Shimada from Tokyo. Albums she's made at this theater, Unity, Prophets, and Resolution, are only available here. The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101. Call 206 838 4333 for reservations, email or visit web site Read more about this show here, see video of Jessica and Aiko here
- Whidbey Island, WA, March 15, 2008, Saturday: 88 Keys Piano Studio and Performance Space, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert and Birthday Party (celebrating 60 years on earth and 56 years playing piano) Full directions and details at web site, send email for details and reservations or call 360 221 0362 - read about it, see pictures here, see videos here
- Olympia, WA, May 17, 2008, Sat evening: Olympia, WA: Art House Designs, The Jessica Williams Trio with Jeff Johnson, bass and Steven Bentley, drums - Art House Designs, 420 Franklin Street Southeast #B, Olympia, WA 98501 - Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts promptly at 8 pm. All ages welcome, $25 per person, call 360 943 3377 or e-mail
- Portland, OR, June 21, 2008, Saturday from 7 to 9 pm: Classic Pianos Hall Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert The Northwest's PREMIER Piano Store and Concert Hall. Classic Pianos, 3003 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202. Call 503 239 9969 or 503 784 3566 for reservations, or send email. $30 at the door
- San Francisco, CA, June 14, 2008, Saturday, 8pm: San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, Herbst TheaterPresented by The San Francisco Jazz Festival Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102 - buy tickets online or call the box office at 866 920 5299
- Yakima WA Sept 20, 2008 Saturday, 7pm: Seasons Performance Hall, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. A coming home/birthday party for Jessica! Playing gorgeous music that has rarely if ever been heard before plus some heartfelt reflections on great American composers - The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901 - call 509 453 1888, email, or web site
- Eugene, OR Sept 26, 2008: The Christiansens Presents on Sept 26, 2008, Friday, 7pm: Solo Piano Concert with Jessica Williams at The United Lutheran Church, 2230 Washington St., Eugene, Oregon, 97405. $30 at the door. Advance tickets $25: call Gary or Jeanne Christiansen at 1 541 741 6079
- Whidbey Island, WA Oct 4th, 2008 Saturday, 7pm: The Fourth Annual Fall Concert - South Whidbey High School Auditorium in Langley, Wa, sponsored by the South Whidbey Association of Jazz Educators. Cocoa Martini, Randy Halberstadt, Overton Berry, Maureen Girard, Clipper Anderson, Brian Kirk, Jessica Williams, solo piano, new compositions, other pleasant surprises. Tickets at Useless Bay Coffee Co. in Langley WA. Visit maureengirard.com or call 1 360 221 0362
- Oakland CA, Nov 13, 2008, Thursday: Yoshi's - Jessica Williams, solo piano concert. Performances at 8pm and 10pm, Yoshi's at Jack London Square, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607 - Ph 510 238 4555, fx 238 4551
2007
- Detroit Institute of Arts, Jan 26, 2007, Jessica Williams, solo piano, featuring new and original music never heard before - Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202 - Box Office: 313 833 7900, TDD: 313 833 1454 - web site
- Art House Designs, Jessica Williams, piano; Jeff Johnson, bass; Steven Bentley, drums - Art House Designs, 420 Franklin Street Southeast #B, Olympia, WA 98501 - All ages welcome, $25 per person, call 360 943 3377 or e-mail
- The Triple Door, main stage, May 24, 2007, - Jessica Williams, solo and trio featuring John Bishop, drums and Doug Miller, bass. Several of Jessica's Red and Blue CDs have been made at the "3D" - most recently Unity and Resolution - 216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101 - Tickets $25 per person, Call 206 838 4333 for reservations. Email or visit their web site
- Seasons Performance Hall, May 26 and 27, 2007, Sat, Sun, 8pm. The Jessica Williams Trio - Premiere of her new Freedom Suite. The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901 - Tickets, call 509 453 1888, email, or visit their web site
- Oakland, CA: Yoshi's, June 10, 2007, Sunday, sets at 7pm and 9pm. The Jessica Williams Band with Jeff Chambers, bass, Eddie Marshall, drums. Yoshi's at Jack London Square, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607 - Tickets: 1st show, $20, 2nd show, $14 - Ph 510 238 4555, fx 238 4551 or visit their web site
- The Brecon Jazz Festival, August 12, 2007, Jessica Williams, solo piano concert at Theatr Brycheiniog in Wales, UK. £14.50. Ph 01874 622838, or 01874 611622. Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW, UK. See web site. Also Humphrey Lyttelton, Joe Temperley, Scott Hamilton, Joe Lovano
- The Stables in Milton-Keynes, England August 14, 2007, Jessica Williams, solo piano concert. Jim Marshall Auditorium. £16.50. Tickets: ph 01908 280800, fax 01908 280825 - email: boxoffice@stables.org or visit The Stables Box Office, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, England MK17 8LU -
- Anacortes Jazz Festival, Sept 1 2007, mid-afternoon concert by The Jessica Williams Trio. Anacortes Jazz Festival, Anacortes, WA - web site
- The Piedmont Piano San Francisco Recital Hall, October 5, 2007, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano. 660 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 - call 1 415 543 9988 or 1 510 547 8188 for reservations, visit piedmontpiano.com email
- The Piedmont Piano Oakland Recital Hall, October 6, 2007, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano. 4382 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 - call 1 510 547 8188 or 1 415 543 9988 for reservations, visit piedmontpiano.com email
- The Christiansens Presents, October 12th 2007- Solo Piano Concert with Jessica Williams at The United Lutheran Church, 2230 Washington St., Eugene, Oregon, 97405. $30 at the door. Call Gary or Jeanne Christiansen at 1 541 741 6079, send email
- October 20th, 2007, Saturday, 7pm: The Third Annual Fall Concert- South Whidbey High School Auditorium. Jessica Williams, solo piano, plus Overton Berry; Brian Kirk; Maureen Girard; Andre Feriante; Clipper Anderson. $15 general, $10 students. Visit maureengirard.com or call 1 360 221 0362
- Duke University, October 25, 2007, for Duke Performances, in the Nelson Music Room: Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert: A Nod to Mary Lou & Monk. Also: Kenny Barron, Charlie Haden, Hank Jones, Randy Weston, Barry Harris, Johnny Griffin, Andy Bey, others
- Special Pre-Thanksgiving Concert, November 17, 2007: 88 Keys Piano Studio and Performance Space, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Full directions and details at web site, send email for details and reservations or call 1 360 221 0362
2006
- Seattle, Washington January 5 and 6, 2006, The Triple Door, main stage, Thurs and Fri, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano. The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101. Tickets, reservations: 206 838 4333 for reservations. Email or visit their web site
- Yakima, WA January 7, 2006, The Seasons Performance Hall, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano: New original works and The Music of the Masters. 101 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA. Tickets, reservations: call 509 453 1888 or visit their web site
- Oakland, CA February 23, 2006, Yoshi's, Thursday, sets 8pm and 10pm, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano: New works (including parts of my suite for Dr Billy Taylor, to be performed later this year at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC) plus The Music of the Masters: Yoshi's at Jack London Square, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607 - Ph 510 238 4555, fx 238 4551
- Olympia, WA March 10 and 11, 2006, Art House Designs, Fri and Sat nights; 420 Franklin Street Southeast #B, Olympia, WA 98501. The Trio, consisting of Jessica Williams, piano, with Jeff Johnson on bass, and Steven Bentley on drums; All ages welcome, $25 per person | 360 943 3377, or e-mail
- House Concert March 12, 2006, Sunday at 7pm, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Seattle, Washington. Limited seating, intimate setting. Jessica Williams, a Solo Piano concert
- San Francisco, CA March 26 , 2006, Sunday, 4pm: Jazz Chez Hanny, Jessica Williams, a Solo Piano concert.Tickets $25. , doors open at 3:30pm. 145 Fillmore, 1 block South of Haight St in San Francisco - Reservations: e-mail Frank or visit web site
- San Francisco, California April 8, 2006, Saturday, 8pm, The Piedmont Piano Company, $20 donation. Jessica Williams, Solo Piano. Call 415 543 9988 for reservations - 660 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 - call 1 415 543 9988 for reservations, or visit their web site at piedmontpiano.com - read Jessica's "review"
- Washington, D.C. May 11, 2006, Thursday, 7pm, The John F Kennedy Center. Jessica Williams, Solo Piano - The Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival at The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20566
- Ann Arbor, Michigan May 19, 2006, Friday, 8pm, The Kerrytown Concert House, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano. The Kerrytown Concert House, 415 North Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, $30, 734 769 2999
- Aptos, California Saturday, June 10, 2006, Distinguished Artists Concert and Lecture Series at Cabrillo College. Special Guest Appearance by Jazz Pianist and 2002 Artist of the Year, Jessica Williams, $55, 831 688 1518
- San Francisco, California June 17, 2006, Saturday, 8pm, The Piedmont Piano Company, $20 donation. Jessica Williams, Solo Piano on the 10-foot Fazioli Grand. The Piedmont Piano Company, 660 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, 415 543 9988
- Seattle, Washington September 7 and 8, 2006, The Triple Door, main stage, Thursday Sep 7 at 7.30pm, and Friday Sep 8 at 8pm. Jessica Williams, Solo Piano. The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101. Reservations: 206 838 4333, email or visit their web site
- Yakima, Washington September 9, 2006, The Seasons Performance Hall, Saturday, 7:30pm. Jessica Williams, Solo Piano. 2 shows, all ages welcome. Special return engagement featuring Billy's Theme, The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA, $22, 509 453 1888
- San Diego, California October 7, 2006, Lyman Saville Theater - The First Annual Guido Adler Jazz Piano Scholarship Competition features the best high school jazz piano players. 8:30 - 10pm: Jessica Williams will perform an intimate concert. Jessica Williams concert: $25 for general public; $20 for KSDS/Jazz88 Members
- UCLA, Los Angeles, CA October 15, 2006, 1pm on Sunday afternoon (2 shows), Jessica Williams, Solo Piano (Other shows in this series, the David L. Abell Memorial Jazz Salons, will include Harold Mabern, George Cables, and Fred Hersh). Lenart Auditorium at the Fowler Museum on UCLA campus. 310 206 3269
2005
- Olympia, WA; Art House Designs, Feb. 5, 2005, a Saturday night, 8pm, at Art House Designs, 420 Franklin Street Southeast #B, Olympia, WA 98501. Jessica Williams, piano, Jeff Johnson bass, Steven Bentley, drums. All ages welcome, $20.00. Call 360 943 3377, or e-mail for reservations
- Seattle, WA; Jazz Alley, Feb 6, 2005, a Sunday, at Jazz Alley, 6th and Lenore in downtown Seattle. Solo piano and duo performances featuring Jeff Johnson on bass, an event sponsored by Earshot Jazz
- Seattle, WA; Seattle Art Museum, Feb 10, 2005, a Thursday, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, solo piano concert featuring new compositions, sponsored by Earshot Jazz | web site
- Bellingham, WA; Lairmont Manor Recital Hall, Feb 11, 2005, a Friday, solo piano. Lairmont Manor, 405 Fieldstone Road, Bellingham, Washington, ph 360 647 1444, fx 360 647 9223, an event sponsored by Earshot Jazz | web site
- Washington, DC; The Kennedy Center, May 5, 2005, a Thursday, 7.30 and 9.30 pm, The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC; 800 444 1324 or 202 467 4600, tickets $25 web site
- Healdsburg, CA; The 2005 Healdsburg Jazz Festival, June 10, 2005, 8 pm Jessica Williams, solo piano, also Kenny Barron, John Hicks, Regina Carter, Gary Burton, Virginia Mayhew. The Raven Theater, 115 North Street, Healdsburg. $45. 707 433 4644 | web site
- Seattle, WA; The Triple Door, June 17 and 18, 2005, Fri and Sat nights, 8 pm The Jessica Williams Trio, Ray Drummond bass, Jose Martinez drums. The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101. 206 838 4333 | web site
- Oakland, CA; Yoshi's, June 21 and 22, 2005, Tues, Wed nights, 8pm The Jessica Williams Trio; Ray Drummond bass, Jose Martinez drums. Yoshi's at Jack London Square, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607. Ph 510 238 4555, fx 238 4551
- Olympia, WA; Art House Designs, July 15 and 16, 2005, Fri, Sat nights, 8pm, 420 Franklin Street Southeast #B, Olympia, WA 98501 Call 360 943 3377, or e-mail for reservations
- Seattle, WA; KPLU Jazz Cruise, Pier 56, The Royal Argosy, July 17, 2005, 10.30am - 1pm, a Sunday, Pier 56, Jessica Williams, Jose Martinez drums, Geoff Cooke bass. Reservations: 1-800-677-5758
- Seattle, Washington Sept 17, 2005, Saturday: Classical Grands, the Bosendorfer Main Showroom. Master class at 5pm, performance at 8pm on the Bosendorfer Imperial King, 97-key, nine and a half foot Grand. Seating limited, reservations required. Classical Grands, 1900 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 - Ph 206 297 6717 or at 886 88dream; send email | web site
- Anacortes, Washington Sept 18, 2005, Sunday, 3pm: Anacortes Jazz Festival, The Jessica Williams Trio featuring Jeff Johnson, Mel Brown. For reservations and information or visit the Anacortes web site
- San Francisco, California Oct 2, 2005, Sunday, 4pm: Jazz Chez Hanny, Jessica Williams, a solo piano concert. Tickets $25. , doors open at 3:30pm. Where: Jazz Chez Hanny, 145 Fillmore, 1 block South of Haight St in San Francisco. Reservations 415 552 2729
- Willamette Valley Vineyards, Oregon, October 23, 2005, Sunday, 3:00pm: , The Jessica Williams Trio with Mel Brown drums, Dave Captein bass. $18 per person. Call 1 800 344 9463 for reservations | web site
- San Francisco, California Nov 3, 2005, Thursday, 8pm, The Piedmont Piano Company, $20 donation. Solo piano on a 10-foot Fazioli Grand. The Piedmont Piano Company, 660 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107. Call 1 415 543 9988 for reservations or visit their web site at piedmontpiano.com
- Watsonville, California Nov 20, 2005, Sunday, 7pm, The Henry J Mello Center, The Cabrillo College Distinguished Artist Series. Jessica Williams, solo piano - Tickets, reservations: 831 479 6331 or 831 656 9507 | web site
2004
- Jan 15, 2004, Seattle WA, EMP Theatre
- March 8, 2004, Albuquerque, NM The Outpost Performance Space Solo piano concert
- March 13, 2004, Des Moines, IA Sheslow Auditorium on the campus of Drake University. Visit web site
- Carmel, CA; The Jazz and Blues Company | April 17, 2004, a Saturday night, at 7:30 pm, a solo piano concert. Ph 831 624 6432 or fx 831 625 5598 reservations, $60 per person at The Jazz and Blues Company, 236 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel, CA
- Washington, DC; The Kennedy Center | May 14, 2004, a Friday night, 7pm, 'Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz' at the Kennedy Center. The Jessica Williams Trio with Victor Lewis and Ray Drummond. 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC. Tickets $28, ph 800 444 1324 or 202 467 4600
- Oakland, CA; Yoshi's | July 23, 24, 25, 2004, Fri, Sat, Sun nights, The Jessica Williams Trio with Victor Lewis and Ray Drummond. Yoshi's at Jack London Square, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607. Ph 510 238 4555, fx 238 4551
- Seattle, WA; The Triple Door | July 27, 28, 29, 2004, Tues, Wed, Thurs nights, The Jessica Williams Trio with Victor Lewis and Ray Drummond. The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101. 206 838 4333 for reservations
- Princeton, New Jersey; The Jazzfeast | Sept 18, 2004, a Saturday afternoon, a solo piano concert at the Princeton Jazzfeast
- Beverley Hills in Los Angeles, Sept 26, 2004, a Sunday; solo piano concert, invitation only
- San Francisco, CA; Jazz Chez Hanny | Oct 3, 2004, a Sunday afternoon, a solo piano concert at 4pm, tickets $25. 145 Fillmore, 1 block South of Haight St, doors open at 3:30pm. 415 552 2729
- San Francisco, CA; Palace of Fine Arts Theatre | Oct 28, 2004, a Thursday 7:30pm, $24, $30, $38, ph 415 398 5655
- Stanford, CA; Stanford University | Oct 29, 2004, a Friday, 7:30 pm, solo piano concert at Campbell Recital Hall on the Stanford University campus
- Carmel, CA, Dec 11th, 2004, 7.30pm | Solo piano concert at The Jazz and Blues Company. Call 831 624 6431 for reservations | web site
2003
- January 9th, 2003, Seattle WA a Thursday, solo piano concert Seattle Art Museum
- Ashland, Oregon March 8th, 2003 Solo piano concert, The Old Siskiyou Barn, $20 per person. E-mail Ed Dunsavage at jazzbookings@aol.com
- Eugene, Oregon March 9th, 2003 solo piano concert, Willamette Jazz Society. Tickets $25 willamettejazz.org
- Bellingham, WA March 15th, 2003, solo piano, Whatcom Community College Heiner Center. Contact Jud Sherwood of The Jazz Project
- Olympia, WA March 16th, 2003 Solo piano concert. The Strad Room, Olympia, WA. Tickets $22 available through Becky Liebman
- Charleston, South Carolina June 6th and 7th, 2003 Solo piano $25. Albert Simons Center for the Arts, College of Charleston at Spoleto | read review
- Oakland, CA July 9th and 10th, 2003 with Ray Drummond on bass and Victor Lewis on drums. Yoshi's at Jack London Square
- Carmel, CA September 16th, 2003 Solo piano at The Jazz and Blues Company Call 831-624-6431. Jessica celebrates Coltrane's birthday
- San Francisco, CA; October 5th, 2003, a Sunday afternoon at 4pm, Solo and Duo (Carol DeArmant on bass) at Frank Hanny's Performance Space $25 per person. Call 415-552-2729 or email
- Olympia WA November 7th, 2003 Olympia Unitarian Church
- Seattle WA November 8th, 2003 Solo piano at Barefoot, USA Jessica Williams courtesy of the Earshot Jazz Festival 2003
- Seattle WA November 9th, 2003 Solo piano at The Triple Door Jessica Williams courtesy of the Earshot Jazz Festival 2003
2002
- May 3rd, 2002 CABRILLO COLLEGE, SANTA CRUZ, CA Jessica Williams has been chosen ARTIST OF THE YEAR for SANTA CRUZ COUNTY Solo concert, Cabrillo Auditorium
- May 5th, 2002 Bern, Switzerland solo piano, Jazz Festival w/ Hank Jones, Ray Bryant, Junior Mance, Renee Rosnes, Randy Weston
- May 11th, 2002 CARMEL, CA The Jazz and Blues Company, Carmel, CA -solo piano, 2 sets, call 831-624-6431 or visit their site
- April 29th, 2002 SANTA CRUZ, CA Kuumbwa Jazz Center $18 Adv $20 Door. Share an evening of solo piano with Jessica Williams and Benny Green
- March 3, 2002 OREGON Jazz in the Afternoon, 3-6 p.m., Willamette Valley Vineyards, Turner, Ore. Jessica Williams Trio. Call 800-344-9463. With drummer Mel Brown, bassist Dave Captein
- STANFORD U, CA February 10th, 2002; solo piano. Campbell Recital Hall. Call 650-736-0324 for info. Stanfordjazz.org
- SAN DIEGO, CA The ATHENAEUM Music and Arts Library; February 7th, 2002 La Jolla, solo piano. Call 858-454-5872 for info and ticket prices
2001
- Des Moines, Iowa December 9, 2001, solo piano. Jessica will play a solo piano concert to celebrate the 50th birthday of Des Moines, Iowa jazz fan, Abe Goldstien
- Boston, Mass Nov 16th, 2001, Performance with the Boston Musica Viva, scores written and arranged by Bernard Hoffer, conducted by Richard Pittman. The compositions of Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and Jessica Williams
- Seattle WA Oct 2nd through 7th, 2001 JAZZ ALLEY. Jessica, piano; Jeff Johnson, bass, Eddie Marshall, drums. Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle WA 98121 -Phone (206) 441-9729 | jazzalley.com
- Carmel CA, The JAZZ and Blues Company, Sept 15, 2001
- Seattle WA August 3, 2001- Solo Piano in Seattle
- Ottawa, Canada July 14th, 2001 The Ottawa Jazz Festival. Trio performance, ottawajazzfestival.com
- Medicine Hat Jazz Festival Canada June 28th, 2001. Call 403-529-4807 for details or see website at www.memlane.com
- Calgary Jazz Festival Canada June 29th, 2001
- Edmonton Jazz Festival Canada June 30th, 2001
- Seattle Art Museum (SAM) January 11, 2001- 206-625-8900
- Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA January 29, 2001- Solo performance at at 320-2 Cedar St. (Santa Cruz, CA., 95060)
- Maybeck Studio in Berkeley, CA Feb 25th, 2001
- Boston, Mass. at Sculler's March 1, 2001- A one-nighter featuring Jessica on piano; Ray Drummond on bass; Victor Lewis on drums
- Campbell Recital Hall at Stanford University, Stanford, CA March 11, 2001 - Solo piano, call 650-736-0324 for details
- Cheshire, England May 19th, 2001 The Bridge Hotel, Prestbury, Cheshire, England
- Jersey, Channel Islands May 24th, 2001 The Arts Centre
- Dundee, Scotland May 25th, 2001 Dundee Jazz Festival
2000
- Billy Higgins Jazz Festival in Fresno, CA MARCH 31st 2000 -Trio (Mel Brown, drums, Dave Captein, bass)
- Old Church in Portland, Oregon APRIL 14th 2000, Tribute to Leroy Vinnegar
- Jazz Alley, Seattle WA May 7 2000 (Sunday) -Solo piano and trio -call 206-441-9729 for reservations and details
- Spivey Hall, Morrow Georgia June 24th 2000 Solo piano and trio. 707-961-3498 for details
- Gateshead, England July 7th- Gateshead Central Library Arts Centre
- Swansea, Wales July 8th- Swansea, Taliesin Arts Centre, Singleton Road
- London, England July 11th- London, the Purcell Room
- Cheltenham, England July 12th- Cheltenham, Town Hall, Pillar Room
- Wigan, Lancs, England July 16th- Wigan International Jazz Festival, Wigan, Lancs
- Concert Hall, Music Building, California State University, Fresno Sept. 8th 2000 Solo piano, 559-278-4680
- Rosza Center in Calgary, Canada Sept 15th 2000 Solo piano, Friday, September 15, 2000 at Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, Rozsa Centre University of Calgary
- Seattle, WA Sept 22 & 23 2000 Jazz Concert Series -Solo piano, 2 nights Fri & Sat evenings, Sept 22 & 23, 2000, in Seattle, WA. Call (206) 634-1179 for details, directions, and reservations
- Technology Building Auditorium, Salem, Oregon October 1st 2000- The Jessica Williams Trio, Sunday, Chemeketa Community College Technology Building Auditorium, Salem, Oregon - 503-399-2531
- Jazz Alley in Seattle WA November 14th & 15th 2000 -Trio at JAZZ ALLEY. Jessica, piano, Geoff Harper, bass, Jose Martinez, drums. Call 206-441-9729
- The Jazz Store in Carmel CA December 2nd 2000 Solo- visit their site at the jazz and blues company or call 831-624-6431
1999
- Old Church, Portland, OR Jan 17 1999 - Solo piano, duo w/ Roger Kellaway
- Berkeley, CA Apr 7 1999 The Jazz School, 2375 Shattuck Ave - Solo piano
- Portland, OR Apr 9, 10 1999 The Riverplace Hotel- Trio w/ Dave Captein, bass; Ron Steen, drums
- Willamette Valley Vineyards, OR May 16 1999 - Trio
- Japan, South Korea May 23 thru June 8 1999 Japan Tour -'100 GOLD FINGER TOUR' sponsored by Fujitsu. With Kenny Barron, Cyrus Chestnut, Brad Mehldau, Benny Green, George Cables, Ray Bryant, John Lewis, Junior Mance, and Eric Reed. Symphony halls and opera houses from Tokyo to Fukuoka, ending in Seoul, Korea
- Jazz Alley, Seattle, WA June 15 thru 20 1999- Jessica w/ Jeff Johnson bass; Victor Lewis, drums, Gary Bartz, saxophones
- Stanford Jazz Piano Series, Stanford, CA June 27 1999 - Solo Campbell Recital Hall
- Calgary Jazz Festival (Canada) June 30 1999
- Edmonton Jazz Festival July 1 1999
- Port Townsend Jazz Festival, Port Townsend, WA July 23 1999 - Trio w/ Dave Captein, bass; Mel Brown, drums
- The Jazz Store, Carmel, CA Aug 7 1999. Solo piano Rahsaan's birthday
- Tour of U.K Oct 1 through 9 1999. Oct 1 through 5 1999 Pizza Express Jazz Spot, 10 Dean St., London
- England Oct 8 1999 Art Center, Darlington
- England Oct 9 1999 Central Library, Gateshead
- American River College, Sacramento, CA Nov 6 1999
1998
- Jazz Alley, Seattle, WA May 12 thru 17- Trio w/ Dave Young, bass; Ralph Penland, drums
- Monterey Aquarium, Monterey, CA June 13- Solo piano
- Jazz on the Hill, San Mateo, CA June 14, Solo piano
- Stanford Jazz Series, Stanford Campus, CA July 12-Solo piano
- Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, Portland, OR July 19- Trio w/ Dave Captein, bass; Mel Brown, drums
- San Sabastian, Spain July 27 thru 29- San Sabastian Jazz Festival
- Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA Aug 17- Solo piano
- The Jazz Store, Carmel, CA Sept 17
- Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey, CA Sept 19
- Montreal Bistro, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sept 29 thru Oct 3
- London, England Oct 20 thru Oct 24- Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean St. Wl., London. Solo piano (Bookings 0171 439 8722)
- Portsmouth, England Oct 26- The Menhuin Room, Central Library, Portsmouth, England. Solo piano. Tickets 010705 812397, 01705 730708
- Coventry, England Oct 28- The Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, England. Solo piano (Tickets 01203 524 524)
- Wigan, England Oct 31- Mill at the Pier, St. Thomas St., Wigan, England. Solo piano (Tickets 01942 825677 or at Jazz Club Sessions)
- Darlington, Devon, England Nov 1- The Arts Centre, Darlington, Devon, England. Solo piano (Tickets 01802 863073)
Performance Archives of past performances here
Where she's played (a small sampling):
Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival (twice), Art Tatum Jazz Festival, and Piano Summit (twice) at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz (three times) at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Merkin Hall and Carnegie Hall NYC, The Royal Festival Hall in London, Campbell Recital Hall at Stanford CA, Sheshlow Auditorium in Iowa, Spoleto Jazz Festival in SC, Duke University in Durham NC, North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland, Telluride Jazz Festival in Colorado, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Seattle Jazz Festival, West Canada Jazz Festival, Wigan Jazz Festival in UK, Norway's Molde Jazz Festival, Italy's La Spezia Jazz Festival, Bern Jazz Festival, Japan and South Korea for Fujitsu's 100 Gold Fingers, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Anacortes Jazz Festival in WA, Healdsburg Jazz Festival in CA, Ireland's County Cork Jazz Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival in Wales, Gateshead Art Centre in UK, Darlington Arts Centre in UK, Steinway Performance Space in Seattle WA, Jazz Alley and Triple Door in Seattle WA, Bimhaus in Holland, Domicil in Germany, most major festivals in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland. Plus the Reno Jazz Festival, The Boston Pops Musica Viva, Marin Center for the Performing Arts, Mendocino Music Festival, Great American Music Hall in CA, Cotati Jazz Festival in CA, Russian River Festival in CA, Keystone Korner in CA, Yoshi's and Kimball's in CA, Kuumbwa Jazz Center in CA, Spivey Hall in GA, New Morning in Paris, Art Hall in Santander Spain, Detroit Art Museum, San Jose Art Museum, SF Art Museum, War Memorial Hall in CA, Blues Alley in Washington DC, Lush Life in NYC, Mill at the Pier, Wigan UK, University of Warwick, Coventry UK, Central Library, Portsmouth UK, San Sabastian in Spain, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival in OR, Stanford Jazz Piano Series in CA, Calgary Jazz Festival, Medicine Hat Jazz Festival, and Edmonton Jazz Festival in Canada, Port Townsend Jazz Festival in WA, Rosza Center in Calgary Canada, Concert Hall, CSU in CA, Cheltenham Town Hall in UK, Swansea, Taliesin Arts Centre and Gateshead Central Library in UK, Dundee, Scotland Festival, Jersey, Channel Islands, many others here
Notes from Jessica
"For information about how to bring me to your city or town, you don't need to be a seasoned music promoter. It may even be preferable if you're not! Some of my finest, most artistically successful musical experiences come from playing private concerts in people's homes and private venues. Also, I'm available much more easily now for similar dates in the UK and the entire EU, as well as in the US and Canada." See complete information on Jessica Williams House Concerts
Booking Jessica Williams
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This site is dedicated to John Coltrane, Glenn Gould, Elvin Jones, Mary Lou Williams, Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Philly Joe Jones, Tony Williams, and all who have devoted their lives and their souls to Music. "I want to be a force for good. I know there are bad forces here that bring suffering to others and misery to the world, but I want to be the force which is truly good." - John Coltrane
