James Williams  Jazz Band from New York City, NY

Will travel up to 3000 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 6 Reviews
  • 10 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2004
  • 1 Award or Badge
  • Starting at $250 per event

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Dear Wonderful Client, Music creates a magical experience and should be played by a band that understands and feels that magic instead of another band who will just treat a clients event as 'just another gig'. We are that band who understands that magic: The James Gordon Williams Ensemble, led by award winning Manhattan pianist and composer James Gordon Williams is comprised of the best musicians in New York City and the tri-state area and beyond. Our musicians always play together which means that our band always sounds 'tight'. The JGWENSEMBLE appears in different instrumental configurations including solo piano, bass and piano duo, jazz quartet(saxophone,piano,bass and drums), quintet, and big band(17 musicians). Upon clients' request, we also feature an award winning vocalist who voice has been described as sonic velvet.The music repertoire of the JGWENSEMBLE includes, but is not limited to, original and standard Jazz songs, Broadway Show tunes, Latin, Motown hits, classical music, and Caribbean music. Though we are primarily known as a Jazz Ensemble, the JGWENSEMBLE excels at all music we perform. The testimonials are true-our clients are always happy with our music, our presentation- in short our JGW professionalism. You will also be happy-we are the right band for your occasion.Please indicate what your event budget is and we will set up an appointment to talk over the phone or meet in my rehearsal studios. We look forward to meeting you and performing beautiful music at your event.

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Review by Michele K.

Corporate FunctionReviewed on February 23, 2009From New York City, NY

Review by Bob M.

WeddingReviewed on August 26, 2006From Manchester, VT

James Gordon Williams Band was the best Jazz band that we have seen in Vermont outside of the Buena Vista Social Club. Every member of the band were excellent musicians. James was great with me during the planning process and great communication throughout. We have friends that were at the wedding that will want to book the band in the future. I am a trumpet player and know music very well and James Gordon Williams exceeded my expectations in every aspect.

Review by Patti M.

Country Club EventReviewed on June 16, 2006From Floral Park, NY

The members of our Club thought they were excellent and they truly enjoyed the performance.

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  • Emily | Mandel
  • There Will Never Be Another You
  • How Insenitive | Jobim
  • Satin Doll | Duke Ellington
  • Blue Bossa | Kenny Dorham
  • I Can't Get It Started
  • Blue Monk | Thelonius Monk
  • NIght & Day | Cole Porter
  • Summertime | Gershwin
  • Lush Life | Billy Strayhorn
  • When I Fall In Love
  • Misty
  • My Favorite Things
  • Round Midnight | Monk
  • Green Dolphn Street
  • Black Orpheus
  • Bye Bye Black Bird
  • Secret Love
  • Biatrice | Sam Rivers
  • A Child Is Born
  • Lonestar | Norah Jones
  • Turn Me On | Norah Jones
  • Desifinado | Jobim
  • But Beautiful
  • Beautiful Love
  • The Very Thought of You
  • Someday My Prince Will Come
  • My Romance
  • The Nearness of You
  • It Don't Mean A Thing | Ellington
  • Solitude | Ellington
  • Come Sunday | Ellington
  • Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring | Bach
  • Pavanne | Ravel
  • Dindi | Jobim
  • Parkers Mood | Charlie Parker
  • Confirmation | Charlie Parker
  • Dolphin Dance | Herbie Hancock
  • Cantaloupe Island | Herbie Hancock
  • Watermelon Man | Herbie Hancock
  • Autumn Leaves
  • All The Things You Are
  • Just Friends
  • All Of Me
  • All of You
  • Don't Explain
  • Little Waltz | Ron Carter
  • I' m Old Fashioned
  • East of The Sun
  • On A Clear Day

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Past Events

May 27, 2007 • Graduation Party
Sun1:00 PM - 4:00 PM New York City, NY
November 18, 2006 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Brooklyn, NY
August 26, 2006 • Wedding
Sat5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Manchester, VT
June 21, 2006 • Corporate Function
Wed5:00 PM - 8:00 PM New York City, NY
June 16, 2006 • Country Club Event
Fri8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Floral Park, NY
May 6, 2006 • Private Party
Sat11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ardsley, NY
April 20, 2006 • Fundraiser
Thu6:00 PM - 10:00 PM New York City, NY
October 8, 2005 • Corporate Function
Sat12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Greenwich, CT
October 8, 2005 • Shemin Nurseries 50th Anniversary
Sat12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Greenwich, CT
October 7, 2005 • Convention
Fri6:30 PM - 8:30 PM New York City, NY
October 7, 2005 • Zanzibar/Renkus-Heinz, Inc Celebration
Fri6:30 PM - 8:30 PM New York, NY
September 26, 2005 • Columbus Ave Street Fair
Mon12:00 AM - 12:00 AM New York, NY

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