Lori Williams – voice
Bernhard Wiesinger – tenor sax
Renato Chicco – piano
Christian Havel – guitar
Milan Nikolic – bass
Joris Dudli – drums

Versatilità musicale, una voce favolosa e un grande talento interpretativo, uniti a una straordinaria presenza scenica e a un infallibile senso del momento: sono queste le caratteristiche che definiscono la cantante jazz Lori Williams, originaria di Washington D.C.
Come artista, Lori è stata nominata per l’Helen Hayes Award 2014 come Migliore Attrice Protagonista in un Musical Residente per il suo ruolo di Ella Fitzgerald in “Ladies Swing the Blues: A Jazz Fable”, che ha riscosso un grande successo negli Stati Uniti.

Lori è affiancata dal virtuoso sassofonista Bernhard Wiesinger e da Christian Havel, uno dei principali chitarristi jazz europei. Il dinamico pianista sloveno Renato Chicco ha vissuto a lungo a New York City, dove ha suonato con i nomi più importanti della scena jazz internazionale. La spina dorsale ritmica della band è costituita da Joris Dudlialla batteria e Milan Nikolic al basso. La band ha collaborato con giganti del jazz come Benny Golson, Vincent Herring e Jeremy Pelt.

LORI WILLIAMS BAND (USA, AUT, SLO)

Performing: Lori Williams (vocals), Bernhard Wiesinger (saxophone), Christian Havel (guitar), Renato Chicco (piano), Milan Nikolic (double bass), Joris Dudli (drums)

Washington D.C. native jazz singer Lori Williams is defined by her stage presence and an infallible feel for the moment. Her enchanting voice transports audiences, making her one of the most sought-after jazz vocalists in the United States. A versatile artist, Lori excels in jazz, soul, and gospel, and performs a repertoire spanning traditional to modern jazz with her band. A phenomenal singer and five superb musicians are ready to sweep you off your feet on an exciting musical journey through the wonderful world of jazz.

Partners: Ministrstvo za kulturo, MO Ptuj

18th ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH JAZZ CABARET 
with Jeff Kashiwa and Lori Williams

Drumlins

800 Nottingham Road

Syracuse , NY 13224

Tickets available for purchase through CNY Jazz 315-479-5299

Georgia State University Jazz Band Performance - under the direction of Dr. Gordon Vernick

Middle C Jazz: Voted “Best Live Music Venue,” Charlotte Observer and “Best Place to Hear Jazz,” Queen City Nerve! Don't miss Lori Williams on December 20! One Night - Two Shows!

I'm honored to share that I've been selected as one of the South Arts 2025 Jazz Road Touring Artists!

From November 1 to December 4, I’ll be on the road with an extraordinary group of musicians:
Tyrone Jackson (piano)
Kelly McCarty (bass)
Robert Boone (drums)
and myself, Lori Williams (vocals)

We’re looking forward to connecting with audiences and sharing meaningful musical moments at the following venues:
📍 St. James Live – Atlanta, GA
📍 North Carolina A&T State University – Greensboro, NC
📍 Holmes Grove Church – Greensboro, NC
📍 South Carolina State University – Orangeburg, SC
📍 Stevenson Auditorium – Columbia, SC

A heartfelt thank you to South Arts, based in Atlanta, for their commitment to supporting artists and fostering deeper engagement through jazz. Their Jazz Road initiative helps artists like me build community through live performance—and I’m so grateful for the opportunity.

Looking forward to seeing you on the road and sharing this journey with you.

#JazzRoad #SouthArts #LoriWilliamsLive #VocalJazz #JazzTour2025

I'm honored to share that I've been selected as one of the South Arts 2025 Jazz Road Touring Artists!

From November 1 to December 4, I’ll be on the road with an extraordinary group of musicians:
Tyrone Jackson (piano)
Kelly McCarty (bass)
Robert Boone (drums)
and myself, Lori Williams (vocals)

We’re looking forward to connecting with audiences and sharing meaningful musical moments at the following venues:
📍 St. James Live – Atlanta, GA
📍 North Carolina A&T State University – Greensboro, NC
📍 Holmes Grove Church – Greensboro, NC
📍 South Carolina State University – Orangeburg, SC
📍 Stevenson Auditorium – Columbia, SC

A heartfelt thank you to South Arts, based in Atlanta, for their commitment to supporting artists and fostering deeper engagement through jazz. Their Jazz Road initiative helps artists like me build community through live performance—and I’m so grateful for the opportunity.

Looking forward to seeing you on the road and sharing this journey with you.

#JazzRoad #SouthArts #LoriWilliamsLive #VocalJazz #JazzTour2025

I'm honored to share that I've been selected as one of the South Arts 2025 Jazz Road Touring Artists!

From November 1 to December 4, I’ll be on the road with an extraordinary group of musicians:
Tyrone Jackson (piano)
Kelly McCarty (bass)
Robert Boone (drums)
and myself, Lori Williams (vocals)

We’re looking forward to connecting with audiences and sharing meaningful musical moments at the following venues:
📍 St. James Live – Atlanta, GA
📍 North Carolina A&T State University – Greensboro, NC
📍 Holmes Grove Church – Greensboro, NC
📍 South Carolina State University – Orangeburg, SC
📍 Stevenson Auditorium – Columbia, SC

A heartfelt thank you to South Arts, based in Atlanta, for their commitment to supporting artists and fostering deeper engagement through jazz. Their Jazz Road initiative helps artists like me build community through live performance—and I’m so grateful for the opportunity.

Looking forward to seeing you on the road and sharing this journey with you.

#JazzRoad #SouthArts #LoriWilliamsLive #VocalJazz #JazzTour2025

I'm honored to share that I've been selected as one of the South Arts 2025 Jazz Road Touring Artists!

From November 1 to December 4, I’ll be on the road with an extraordinary group of musicians:
Tyrone Jackson (piano)
Kelly McCarty (bass)
Robert Boone (drums)
and myself, Lori Williams (vocals)

We’re looking forward to connecting with audiences and sharing meaningful musical moments at the following venues:
📍 St. James Live – Atlanta, GA
📍 North Carolina A&T State University – Greensboro, NC
📍 Holmes Grove Church – Greensboro, NC
📍 South Carolina State University – Orangeburg, SC
📍 Stevenson Auditorium – Columbia, SC

A heartfelt thank you to South Arts, based in Atlanta, for their commitment to supporting artists and fostering deeper engagement through jazz. Their Jazz Road initiative helps artists like me build community through live performance—and I’m so grateful for the opportunity.

Looking forward to seeing you on the road and sharing this journey with you.

#JazzRoad #SouthArts #LoriWilliamsLive #VocalJazz #JazzTour2025

Join us at St. James Live ATL on Saturday, November 30 at 4:00 PM for a special afternoon of world-class jazz. Vocalist, Sunday Jazz Lounge producer and host Lori Williams takes the stage, joined by an outstanding lineup featuring Tyrone Jackson (piano), Kelly McCarty (bass), and Robert Boone Jr. (drums).

This performance marks the kickoff of Lori’s South Arts Jazz Road Tour, and promises to be an unforgettable start to the journey.

Make plans now to be part of this exciting moment in Atlanta’s jazz scene. Don’t miss it!

https://www.rehobothjazz.com/index.php/schedule-tickets

36th Grand Jam! - 3:30 p.m.

2025 Closing Party & Buffet - 6:30 p.m.

Trifft eine charismatische Persönlichkeit des Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, wie Lori Williams aus Washington, D.C. auf fünf großartige Europäische Jazzmusiker, könnte nach jahrelanger Zusammenarbeit etwas Besonderes entstehen. Und das war es im Juli 2024! Das neue Album wird nun im Rahmen mehrerer Tourneen präsentiert, ein unvergessliches Musikerlebnis – klassisch und doch zeitgenössisch, intim und doch elektrisierend, für den Jazz-Fan oder Gelegenheitshörer.

Mit:
Lori Williams (voc)
Bernhard Wiesinger (ts, ss, fl)
Christian Havel (g)
Renato Chicco (p)
Milan Nikolic (b)
Joris Dudli (dr)

Lori Williams 6tet

Freitag, 26. September 2025

Eine grandiose, internationale Formation eröffnet die Herbstsaison in unserem Jubiläumsjahr!

Die fünf Musiker aus Österreich, Slowenien und Serbien waren hier schon mehrfach zu hören, sie verstehen sich musikalisch bestens. Ihre Verbindung seit Jahrzehnten entstand an der Hochschule Graz und ging über zur starken Wiener Szene. Kein Wunder, dass die charismatische Sängerin aus Washington DC Lori Williams auf das eingespielte Quintett baut.

Aus Gospel, Blues und Jazz formte sie ihre ausstrahlende Präsenz auf der Bühne mit unverwechselbarer, aus der Tiefe dieser Traditionen kommenden Stimme. Joris Dudli, Bernhard Wiesinger und Renato Chicco lebten und arbeiteten lange in NYC, Christian Havel und Milan Nikolić pflegen eine intensive Tourtätigkeit in Bands aus Amerika.

Hier hören Sie ein weiteres Beispiel der gelungenen Verbindung europäisch-amerikanischer Zusammenarbeit, in der melodische Rafinesse und swingende Rhythmen eine wunderbare Einheit bilden!