Name: JS Williams & ABUNDANCE
Start: 2019-01-19T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2019-01-19T23:00:00-05:00
Location: Sotto

JS Williams & ABUNDANCE

$15 adv, $20 door
shows at 8pm & 10pm
JS Williams - trumpet 
“...A New York native with a bright, warm trumpet sound with feverish bebop chops that also delve deeply into rock and funk stylistics.” ​- Mike West, The Washington City Paper
"...there's funk, rock, and soul in his playing, and in his quartet he puts it all to use in service of a danceable, rousing group sound." - Giovanni Russonello, Capitolbop.com
As a New York City native, Williams began honing his musical skills at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts under renown educators Justin DiCioccio and Bob Stewart. Upon graduation, he perfected his gift for the trumpet at Howard University under accomplished trumpeter Fred Irby, III for a year. His education in trumpet performance was completed at The New School under the tutelage of Cecil Bridgewater, Reggie Workman, Jimmie Owens, Charles Tolliver, and Valery Ponomarev. Williams' education in composition and arranging was refined at Queens College under acclaimed trumpeter/arranger Michael Philip Mossman.
JS Williams has been fortunate enough to perform at some of the world's most famous venues to include: The BlueNote (New York City and Japan), Avery Fisher Hall (Lincoln Center), Bohemian Caverns, Blues Alley, Smalls, and Ginny's Supper Club. He has graced the stage with a wide array of artists to include: Bilal, Gregory Porter, Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Winard Harper, and Marc Cary.
Williams' acumen for sight-reading and musical versatility has given him the opportunity to perform with  The Revive Big Band, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, The New Ray Charles Orchestra, The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, The Valery Ponomorev Big Band and The Chuck Brown horn section.
Trumpeter of the Year (2013)- tied with superb trumpeter Donvonte McCoy, Washington DC City Paper, Honorable Mention, John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and Honorable Mention, USA Songwriting Contestare a few of the awards JS Williams has been fortunate to receive in his career. Also, JS Williams' debut recording, "The Late BLUEmer", has garnered acclaim for its thought-provoking melodies, lush harmonies, and shines with a group of stellar, young musicians.
Aside from his work as a performing artist, JS Williams also conducts clinics around the country on improvisation, music history, and music theory. His propensity for extending the oral tradition of music has garnered him praise from mentors and contemporaries alike.
JS Williams continues to study, educate, and perform music of various styles and genres around the country. He is available for performances and clinics. Go to the BOOKING page for inquiries.

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