Concerts for 2008, 2009, 2010
Coming in 2008: The Triple Door in Seattle, 88 Keys in Whidbey WA, Herbst Theater in San Francisco, a concert in Portland Or. Coming in 2009: Seattle Art Museum, The United Kingdom. Now booking 2008 through 2010
- General Guidelines for Booking Jessica Williams
- Have a Jessica Williams Concert in your home
- See previous performances, 1997-2007
May 16 and 17, 2008
Olympia, WA, May 16 and 17, 2008, Fri and Sat evenings: Olympia, WA: Art House Designs, A rare appearance and a celebration... 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. This concert is a celebration of Jessica's recovery from a long-standing serious illness!
Jun 14, 2008
San Francisco, CA, June 14, 2008, Saturday, 8pm, San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, Herbst Theater: Presented by The San Francisco Jazz Festival Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Also performing that evening: the incredible Patricia Barber. It was on this stage that the United Nations Charter was signed on June 26, 1945, making the Herbst Theatre of singular and international historic importance. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102 - buy tickets online or call the box office at 866 920 5299
June 21, 2008
Portland, OR, June 21, 2008, Saturday from 7 to 9 pm: Classic Pianos Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert - meet the artist, CD signing and short discussion follows performance, plus free sheet music of some of Jessica's compositions! The Northwest's PREMIER Piano Store and Hall. Classic Pianos, 3003 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202, (at SE 12th and Powell). Call 503 239 9969 or 503 784 3566 for reservations (no tickets), or contact Jessica Williams. Presented by JJWMusic and Red and Blue Recordings in association with Classic Pianos. $30 at the door. See web site for additional directions and details. Click below for more information. Download a poster here
Jul 13, 2008
Seattle, WA, July 13, 2008, Sunday, 10:30 pm, A KPLU Jazz Brunch Cruise: fundraiser for jazz radio station KPLU. The Jessica Williams Trio, with John Bishop, dr, and Doug Miller, bs. Argosy Cruise's Royal Argosy departing from Seattle’s Pier 56. The boat sails rain or shine. Boat departs at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 1 p.m. Tickets are $59.00, available starting April 25 along with complete information at the links below or 1 800 677 5758 during business hours. Cruise info page | Overview| Artist info page
The Royal Argosy is a wonderful venue to enjoy Jessica's music. You'll be treated to a fine brunch and a spectacular view. There are three levels on the boat. The first deck is the Mariner Room, the second deck is the Voyager Room, and the third deck is the Sky Lounge. Each room is enclosed and has its own buffet and wait staff. The band plays on the first deck - however, large projection screens and speakers make it possible to hear and view the band from all three levels. In addition, you're welcome to explore the boat and/or watch the band from a limited amount of theatre-style seats set up on the first deck. Each deck also has access to the outside.
Sept 20, 2008
Yakima, WA, Sept 20, 2008, Saturday, 7pm, Yakima, WA: Seasons Performance Hall, Jessica Williams, Solo Piano Concert. Playing music from her new Origin release, "Songs for a New Century" , also new CD release on the Seasons Sounds label - The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901 - call 509 453 1888, email, or web site
Oct 4th, 2008
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. Opening Performance: Student Showcase, followed by Cocoa Martini, Randy Halberstadt, Overton Berry, Maureen Girard, Clipper Anderson, Brian Kirk, and Jessica Williams, solo piano, new compositions, other pleasant surprises. Tickets: $15.00 General, $10.00 for students, seniors and teachers. Visit maureengirard.com or call 1 360 221 0362
Oct 18, 2008
Orcas Island, WA, Oct 18, 2008, Saturday, 7:30 pm, Orcas Island, WA: The Orcas CenterJessica Williams, Solo Piano, sharing the bill with the amazing Carolyn Cruso, acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and composer best known for her virtuosity on the hammered dulcimer, flute, guitar, and in her signature singing voice. She's a poet with strong roots in Irish and Celtic lore, and has played all over the world. One night only. The Orcas Center, 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245. Tickets at the box office, or call 360 376 2281
Jan 8, 2009
Seattle, WA, Jan 8, 2009, Thursday, 5.30pm to 7.30pm: Seattle Art Museum, a , solo piano concert featuring new compositions by the new Jessica Williams, sponsored by Earshot Jazz Art Museum web site SAM, 1300 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, 206 654 3100, TDD 206 654 3137. Box Office tickets, call 206 654 3121 or email boxoffice@seattleartmuseum.org
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 fondest musical memories are from playing private concerts in people's homes and private venues. I'm not here to be famous! I'm here to help with my Music and my message. Also, I'm available much more easily now for similar dates in the UK and the entire EU. Read about house concerts here
"Also, you see where this is going. And I LIKE it. I'm doing almost exclusively all solo concerts now, and the Music I'm writing and playing has NEVER been more rewarding or stumulating, both for my audiences and for me. I have guest artists, and guest artists have me. We talk, we joke, we tell stories, but mainly, we PLAY beautiful creative music together, in venues that are welcoming to all ages and all peoples. I get to broaden my mind by playing with magnificent musicians of every type, from every corner of the globe. I get to MC. I get to play anything I want, from a tribute to Art Tatum to a Fugue! I get to "live the dream!" And, no joke, it's so much fun!"
"And finally, I'm well now, at 60! I knew I was sick, but had no idea I was "close to kakking" as the Brits might say. The story's here. All I can say is, thank you doctor, and thank you friends and supporters. I am so lucky and so happy to be alive and healthy... REALLY healthy, for once!!!- JW
Booking Jessica Williams
- Details for most major bookings
- How to put on a house concert
- Contract html or pdf
- Promotional materials here
- Introducing Jessica Williams to the Audience here
- For pricing, send us your phone number and we'll call you
- To reach Jessica Williams: jessica at jessicawilliams dot com
- To reach a staff member: us at jessicawilliams dot com
- Phone 248 252 8651
- Jessica Williams c/o Red and Blue, PO Box 352, Olympia WA 98507 or Jazzoncd, PO Box 3667, Detroit MI 48323
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