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Welcome, I would like to thank you for visiting me at my blog, please check in regularly and feel free to leave a comment and spread the word. __JSW

is a classically trained Clarinet player who also plays Saxophone, Flute, Oboe and Bassoon. He was educated in the Philadelphia School system and attended the acclaimed Overbrook High School's Music Magnet program under the direction of Dr. George Allen. His formal training includes the Settlement School of Music under the direction of Guido Mechaly, Berklle Collage of Music in Boston, Philadelphia College of Performing Arts and Howard University's College of Fine Arts. John was a member of the United States Army Band for several years. He performed throughout the United States and abroad with various renowned artist such as Phillis Dillar, Stephanie Mills and Marvin Sapp just to name a few. Sax Williams recently premiered his debut single release, FRIDAY MORNING, a R&B / Smooth Jazz instrumental in the United Kingdom. His upcoming CD: HEART FELT, includes the FRIDAY MORNING single and others which are being co-produced by the Grammy nominated producer Herb Middleton and the three time Emmy Award winning producer, Bill Jolly. John attributes his musical influences to the sounds of Benny Golson, Benny Goodman, John Coltrane, Grover Washington Jr. and George Howard.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

JOHN SAX WILLIAMS NATIONAL ANTHEM VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE

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Monday, August 4, 2014

Renaissance Festival harkens back to Kentucky Avenue's musical past - pressofAtlanticCity.com: Atlantic City | Pleasantville | Brigantine

Renaissance Festival harkens back to Kentucky Avenue's musical past - pressofAtlanticCity.com: Atlantic City | Pleasantville | Brigantine
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

JAZZ THURSDAYS AT SUNSET WITH JOHN SAX WILLIAMS aka SAXEY

THE AMERICAN WOMEN’S HERITAGE SOCIETY @
THE HISTORIC BELMONT MANSION & UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUM
PRESENTS:
JAZZ THURSDAYS @ SUNSET
WITH PHILLY’S #1 R&B FUNK JAZZ ENTERTAINER
JOHN SAX WILIAMS aka SAXEY
IN CONCERT WITH LIVE BAND JAYLO
Thursdays: June 27th, July 11th, July 25th, & August 8th 2013 ~ 6 PM – 10 PM
$20.00 PER SHOW or $75 FOR THE SERIES
TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE WWW.BELMONTMANSION.ORG OR
VISIT/CALL BELMONT MANSION 2000 BELMONT MANSION DRIVE/215-878-8844
>>>> BYOBC/B = Bring your own bottle, chair/blanket <<<<<
The first 50 tickets purchased will receive (at the performance) a free download card of
SAXEY’S LATES SMASH HIT *** OH SO SAXEY ***
For more information about Saxey visit http:www.johnsaxwilliams.blogspot.com
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Saturday, August 4, 2012

August 4th, 2012 Performance

August 4, 2012
John Sax Williams will be the opening performer for
Dru Hill & Christopher Williams,
Out Door Concert
54th & Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
5pm to 8pm
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The Piazza at Schmidt's

Presents
 Kool Jazz Sundays, 5-7pm 
with
John Sax Williams In Concert With Full Band
Featuring
Trineice Robinson
August 12,  19, & 26, 2012
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Monday, July 16, 2012

Dell Music Center July 11, 2012







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Black Velvet Mondays NYC / July 2, 2012

Cheryl Pepsii Riley & John Sax Williams
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CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ / June 30, 2012

Mayor Dana L. Redd & John Sax Williams
Dynamic Dads Celebration
        hosted by the City of Camden New Jersey
I really enjoyed performing for this event. Its was great.
June 30, 2012
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Friday, June 8, 2012

Art & Groove Feastival: June 16th & 17th


JOHN 'SAX' WILLIAMS PERFORMING....
7137 Germantown Ave rear parking lot on OUTSIDE STAGE: FREE
SATURDAY, JUNE 16th, 5:30-7PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 17th, 2PM-4PM
I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE.
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John Sax Williams performs with CHANGE, JUNE 5 @ Aldelphia, Depford, NJ

 
photo credit: Rick Rude
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Francisville Farmers Market: June 2, 2012




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SALON JOOSE: FIRST FRIDAY FINALE, JUNE 1

photo credit: tmarie/photos

photo credit: Jihad Ali



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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Appearing on the Mike Pleasant show, June 5th


CLICK link below:
http://youtu.be/ahecf8QF9GY?t=7m20s



CLICK above link to see youtube video of my  performance/interview on 'Philly On The Rise', hosted by Mike Pleasant.  Look for TV airing on Channel 66, June 5th, 2012
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Friday, April 20, 2012

Instant Chemistry


JUST PLAIN OLD FUN IN THE STUDIO...


with
Lady I/Vocals
John 'Sax'/ Soprano Sax
Dr. Jay/Keys
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Monday, April 16, 2012

Sax'y Smooth R&B on 1st Friday May 4th at Joose Studios


Music and visual art often go hand in hand.
I am honored to co-host First Friday Finale's at Joose Studios Venue in Northern Liberties. 'Fist Friday' Art openings have long been a free cultural event across Philadelphia, New York many other cities.   Joose Studios will now enhance each 1st Friday art gatherings with a live music finale. Each musical event is sure to excite and surprise!  You are personally invited to come listen, jam, groove, dance, in a really comfortable, intimate artistic environment.   This is sure to bring many talented people together and launch a creative vibe that will never be forgotten in Philly.
Find out more about First Friday Finale's
@: http://www.4joose.blogspot.com/p/joose-unleashed-tv-out.html




God Bless...
JSW
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

MUSIC & MY INSPIRATION: NEW HOPE, PA


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Friday, September 17, 2010

New Photos at the Penns Landing Waterfront


I had a great photo shoot today with my favorite Photographer
Tanya Marie...check out her blog; http://www.tmariephotos.blogspot.com/
Sincerely Thanks Tanya!

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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS



I would like to sincerely thank all my guest and  new found friends for attending my live taped performance at OCTO. Special thanks goes out to Anyta Thomas & Tanya Murphy from Salon Joose Artist Alliance,Gail Ming from Octo,Butch Stockton and his camera crew from Global Communication and Rasheed from New Millennium Sound for there support,guidance,knowledge and professionalism at my live performance at OCTO. With out your attention to detail,service and marketing it could no have been a success. I thank God for you all. Amen. 

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Monday, September 13, 2010

I would like to thank Side By Sole for there professional musicianship for backing me up at my OCTO performance.  JSW
See photo-slide show click link below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanyamurphydodd/sets/72157624767281057/show/
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OH GIVE THANKS

Today and forevermore. I will bless and  give thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for his continued wisdom, guidance and love in my life at all times. Amen. 
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