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Al Williams: Guestbook

Angela Jones

August 17, 2015

You gave a CD to my 20-year-old daughter who is a barista at Spectrum Center Starbucks. She said, "Mom, one of my regular customers gave me a CD and I know you like jazz. Do you want to listen to it?"

I'm listening to it for the first time as I type and you, sir, have a new fan! I'd love to know when you're playing in the area.

Michael Gray

July 1, 2015

Hi Al. Wanted to say thanks for your kind advice following the recent concert at Mason District Park. Really love your new release. Thanks for sharing your musical gifts. Look forward to taking lessons.

Garry Williams

June 6, 2015

Please let me know when you are in the Washington DC area. I remember you and Mary from the theWarf on king street VA. Man; this is dlast from my pass.

faith dillard

March 29, 2014

Would love to find out when you play in the Philly area. Met you when you were with Soul Brothers LTD

faith dillard

March 29, 2014

Would love to find out when you play in the Philly area. Met you when you were with Soul Brothers LTD

Anju Kettish

March 12, 2014

Heard your music as I worked as a hostess at a resturant in Rockville, 20 years ago. Left a great footprint on life for appreciation of music. Thought of you as I listened to great music and fond memories of you and your band, plus Mary Ann Redmond.

My all time favoirte is still you guys playing Chelsea Bridge. Hope to see you soon.

Gary Gregg

October 20, 2013

Heard your soprano sax solo with King Teddy's "Intoxicated" Great straight sound my friend and long time no see. Hope all's well. Check out Chaiseloungenation.com - them's that teaches can also play - meaning you, bluddy. Gary

Sia Ayrom

October 19, 2013

I was just listening to Rich River today and I thought i'd drop you a note to first say hi, and second, and more importantly, thank you for all those nights at Normandie Farm!
You guys were truly a dynamic duo. Much larger than the room and decidedly much too smart for the room!!!

Be good,

Sia

Marie Williams

July 19, 2013

Sir Al, "Heart Song" WOW ~ I can't think of a single word to describe this amazing CD ~ you et.al. offered "exceptional" performances. BRAVO!

Liz and Lisa

July 17, 2013

Am listening to "Rich River" right now and have a lump in my throat and tears of joy in my eyes. Miss you man. Much love, dear friend.

Polly

July 1, 2013

Hi,

Heard you in Baltmore a few weeks ago....Was just listening to Deacon Blues and thought of you. Thanks for making my weekend!!

Bobby McGill

June 23, 2013

It's been so many years since my " groupie " days of the Mary Blankemeier band !!! Al Ur the best !!!! I hope u recovered from the workout I subjected u to at holiday spa forever ago ! Hope the years have been kind to u ! God bless u ! Always , Bobby

lisa smith

May 26, 2013

Looking forward to hear you play live at the jazz fest, Alexandria,Va. I just listen to some of your music for the first time. SOUNDS GREAT

Carlos Baptista

May 25, 2013

Today I was listening some Al Jarreau and David Sunborn and my mind went to the Potomac area in 1987, where I used to go to se Al Williams and Mary, with my wife Cheryl. I hope to have a chance to see you again soon, in my next trip to DC, hoping that you still in the Alexandria area , playing your wonderful music.

Best regards,

Carlos

susan voigt

April 7, 2013

I haven't heard you play in twenty years...googled your name and the CDs came up so I ordered all three. They arrived and are wonderful. I've never forgotten that sound of yours-now I don't have to rely on my memory! Was surprised to not hear any fusion! Thank you for the musical gifts.

Barbara Owsley

March 28, 2013

Wasnot able to complete mailing list

Would like to check you out at local event

Walter Robinson

January 5, 2013

Found you on YouTube and must say I really like your groove and especially digging the arrangement on "One Hundred Ways"! Really Nice.................

gitar dersi

October 3, 2012

I wish you success as an educator celebrates wishes sincere thanks to all educators
www.taksimsanat.com

Georgetown Fan

March 16, 2012

Heard you play with another group in Georgetown last night. Your playing was incredible!

Burt LeJune

January 26, 2012

Fantastic catching up with you at CMC !! I'm sooo looking forward to listening to all the latest stuff. Love the clips and will soon be downloading the Heart Song CD!!

Jennifer R. Ewing

October 5, 2011

Just wanted to say I love your recording of "One Hundred Ways". Great stuff!

:-)

Millie T. Martin and Bassi

September 6, 2011

Dear Al
Hope you are well. I am living in San Francisco as of the new year. friend me on facebook at Millie T. Martin. i am holding my bass.
Talk soon I hope!
Millie and CO.

Still Breathing

June 18, 2011

"Breathe Again" belongs on the Heart Song CD. That tune really sings to my heart. Thanks!

Clancy Kress

June 3, 2011

Long time. Mary and I connected when she heard that Ali died. Hope all is well with you.
Have thought about the 2 of you a million times.

Gabi

May 31, 2011

Definitely worth braving the sweltering heat! You guys were smoking! Or was that just sweat evaporating?
Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for another music fix like that. Thank you!

George D

May 30, 2011

A nice memorial day treat at Fort Ward park today. You and your band were firing on all pistons in the sweltering heat. The highlight of my afternoon - a nice mix of smooth & fusion.

Gabi

April 27, 2011

It will be great to hear you play at the Alexandria Memorial Day Jazz Fest. Now that I'm back in the USA I'm looking forward to hearing you play live!
I don't see it on your Web-site, but didn't you win another WAMMIE award this year?? Your fans want to hear all about it!

James Harber

March 7, 2011

Love your music , and "One Hundred Ways" from "Heart song," can be heard starting 03/08/11 at www.thejazzintersection.org.
Look for link to "Classical Swing Smooth Jazz."

Sky Sirewest

March 7, 2011

Al it was great seeing you down at the Smithsonian this weekend! The CD is off the chain man!

Deja

January 20, 2011

Al I met you some time ago, however I listen to your Never Too Late CD all-the-time, my favorite song is Anjo Do Amour, although I don't speak french, this song is so very beautiful.....Deja

Kris

January 6, 2011

Dear Al,
I used to go see you at the Warf in Alexandria, VA, on Sunday nights. You were with the Mary Blankmier Band at that time. You're still blowing the "Bird" away!
Late happy birthday to you, and best of luck in 2011!

Marti and Perry Wright

December 3, 2010

Would love to know where you are playing...we love your music - you played at our wedding 22 years ago!!!

Malik Alkabir

October 14, 2010

Hey Al, You've come a long way from Bill Munich & Overbrook High.
Keep up the good work.

Peace .... Malik

Erik Bennett

September 27, 2010

Let me tell you what happened. I was looking for another artist that was singing "Holding Back the Years" (Angie Stone) and I found a lot of different people. There were some nice versions of the song but I couldn’t find Mis Stone. So I clicked on one more . . . yours'. Well it sounded great so I put your name in the iTunes search and found "Heart Song.” Well, let me tell you I don't buy a lot of new music. Most of my stuff is old school and classic but after hearing "Midnight in Morocco" and "I'm Going to Love You" I didn't even listen to the rest of the clips I just bought the whole album. Allow me say I enjoy listening to every song on that album and just wanted to let you know. Thank you for the good music and anticipate more from you. God Bless.
Erik Bennett

Ken Toms

September 10, 2010

We met in Long Beach long ago at POST and PADDOCK then I followed you to the JAZZ SAFARI then to BIRDLAND WEST. Love your music.

Dave Barrett

June 26, 2010

Al...it was great to see you at the Central Park event where Stanley Clarke and McCoy Tyner played so wonderfully. You have great stories and I'm looking forward to hearing more at the Newport jazz festival.

Dave Barrett, Correspondent,
CBS News - Radio Network

Ed Canty

June 15, 2010

While visiting my daughter , I saw you play in the square in Alexandria Virginia this pass weekend and bought your CD. Great music. I live in Connecticut. You should come up here to the Foxwood or Mohegan Sun Casinos so everyone in New England can hear your music.
Best of Luck with the new CD

Ed Canty

Beijing Fan

June 3, 2010

You belong on a world stage! When are you coming to Beijing to play?

Vadim

May 14, 2010

Al, you are awesome! It is my great pleasure playing with you once in a while. Be well!!!

Noah Rifkin

April 18, 2010

I guess my comment did not take before but I wanted to tell you how thrilled I was to find you again. I used to go hear you all the time back in the 80's at the Wharf with Mary Blankmier & Andy Hamburger etc...

We hired you all to play at an engagement party for friends of ours! I had always heard you had a history with some prominent musicians before that time!

I knew you were way to good just to be playing around Alexandria and the Wharf... Stanley Clarke & Chick Corea!

Now I get it thrilled to find you again! Come to Buffalo!

Noah Rifkin

April 18, 2010

This is the same Al Williams that played for years @ the wharf in in Alexandria ?


My god I've been thinking of you and missing your
usic for years! So excited to find you. I hired you all -- for nothing -- to play at a friends engagement party back in like early 1982 ish

So glad to find you!!!!!!

Ginny Head

April 2, 2010

Your CD, Heart Song is great! It was a pleasure listening to you play @ the AORN Exhibits. Looking over your bio I'm really hoping that you'll be with CareFusion in Philadelphia 2011. Keep making the music!

J.Hicks (S.A.)

March 27, 2010

loved your web site and your wonderful sound, We would like more information on you for our record store-
"Sound Attitude"
630 N.Palora ave
Yuba City,Ca 95993
https://www.soundattitude.org...Thank you very much

Wayne A Holland Sr

March 17, 2010

Al, it was a pleasure meeting you, I will stay in touch.

Netta

March 12, 2010

Al,

I have enjoyed your music and look forwartd to hearing you at the Carlyle Club 3.13.10

I have been invited to my cousin Sherrell's retirement party. I f you can would you dedicate a song to her? Any thing "Philly" would be just fine . I use to tease her when we would go out clubing and say things like, " dont you look good for 50, (but we could not have been more than 25) just to get free drinks and now we have arrived and loving it!

patsy

February 20, 2010

soothing and soulful, beautiful music!

Tom Malone

January 12, 2010

Al ! where have you been? If you are booked around town...please let me know!

Brenda Starkey

January 4, 2010

Happy Birthday Al. I think of you often and love you dearly my friend.
Brenda

Bob Yutzy

January 1, 2010

Happy New Year & Happy Birthday Al,

No way you remember me, but, I was your biggest fan back in the day. The days of Mary B & The Stingers!
How is Mary doing, does she perform any more?

Anyway, I was the young punk that bought recording equipment (reel to reel) in to No Fish Today in Baltimore. I still listen to those recordings today, well I did yesterday. Great to see you are doing so well. If you get a chance write back and again, Happy Birthday!

Your new old fan,

Bob

Ken & Misha Benson

December 6, 2009

Hey Al, How about a little Guacamole and Salsa? Do you ever get down to Atlanta, Misha and I still listen to your tapes from the LA Paz daze. Man you look great!!!!!Do you ever hear from Mary B?? Lots of love my brother, thanks for all the goose bumps!!

Mark Nardo

September 24, 2009

Al,

Sorry I scooted out so quickly after the show [Stanley was fantastic] but I had to be in Oakland for the Red Eye. It was great sharing the festival with some one of your knowledge and influence. If you can please send me some pix to remember the time we all had at the Festival.

Your new friend,

Mark

ralph potts

September 4, 2009

i once serviced your cars at fairlington sunoco back in the 80's!! nice to see your a sucessful music man.

Robert Mandel

August 31, 2009

Al,

It was a pleasure to meet and spend time with you at the Newport Jazz Festival. I just emailed you photos of you and Christian McBride. I love how thrilled he was to meet you.

Hope to see you at the Monterey Festival.

Cheers,

Robert

Scherwin Hargrove

August 4, 2009

Mr. Williams, Your performance at the Carlyle Club last Friday was outstanding. I grooved in my seat on every song. I have been playing your CDs over and over. The quality of your playing is amazing. I am glad my friend Edie invited me to your show. May you continue to be blessed to share your talent with music lovers.

Forrest Flowers

August 1, 2009

Enjoyed finally "seeing" you and your group live.
Nice evening, very nice...

Rosemary

June 14, 2009

Bonsoire Al,
I am wishing that you had a marvelous show at The Carlyle Club Saturday night. The spirit was willing but the body was weak. Yikes.. imagine me not being able to dance for awhile :-( I am looking forward to seeing you perform again and to be once again mezmerized by the "Siren Song" of your music... and your warm personality. "You're the Greatest"!!!!!

"Smooches"

Rosemary

Brenda Starkey

May 7, 2009

Hey Al,
Huge congrats on the WAMMIE! Bless you always.
Brenda

Debbie

April 17, 2009

Hi Al,

Congratulations on the WAMMIE win! It's nice to see such awesome talent recognized. Just got back from Christina's wedding in Jordan and was sorry to see I missed your performance last week. I hope there's another one soon.
Debbie

Lorraine Davis-Quick

April 16, 2009

Looks like Club Carlyle has discovered what thousands of us have known for years..., that we have been blessed with a goldmine of talent having Al Williams & Friends to enjoy! Hope to AW&F; for a long time.

Daryl

March 25, 2009

Enjoyed your show last night at Baltimore's Eubie Blake Center. I'm the tall guy with locs talking to your band. Your tone really stands out, very vibrant, even on flute. Thanks for all your effort.

Steve

March 10, 2009

Al,
Excellent tunes. Happy that things are going well. Would like to hear a little more smack on the snare, but maybe that's just me. Always looked forward to playing with you. And hope at some point that we can do it again. Best to you. Thanks.
Steve

Joy Smith

March 3, 2009

Congratulations on the WAMMIE. I hope to see you when I come to DC again. Please look me up if you make it out to Seattle.

Paul King

March 3, 2009

I now have two of your solo cd's and play them a lot. Looking forward to you doing a gig in "Philly" in the near furture. Jamelle and I would love to see you again. Drop us a line when you have the time. Bless you old friend!!

Mary

February 17, 2009

Congrats on the WAMMIE award for Best Jazz Recording, Al! Way to go. I'm so happy for you!

Gabi

February 15, 2009

Congratulations on the WAMMIE award! Most definitely well deserved!!

GGC in China

February 11, 2009

Good luck on the WAMMIE awards this Sunday. I hope you win in all six categories!

Gretta

January 7, 2009

DVD??????

Gretta Medlock

December 1, 2008

I love this CD it's Awesome, every cut is total serenity!!!!!! Philly....

Jacque

October 27, 2008

I feel you

Trev

October 26, 2008

Hello Everyone...

astonishing music which I really love...
Well actually I was born on the January 1st to :-)

Al, keep up making such fab albums - I am enjoying every single song of the new album!

Thanks for making my life brighter!

Cheers
Trev

John Glenn

October 23, 2008

Al. I'm sure you would never remember me A - I would go to Olde Town weekly to hear you play and I actually studied photography with you. That's where we first met. I would look at your pictures, hear your music and think, how can this guy have so much talent. :-) I hope you are well my friend. The next time I'm in the area I will try to find you.

JG

Edie Aultmon

October 14, 2008

Hi Al,

I remember you from the Belle View Post Office in Alexandria VA. I remember that you are very tall which made me feel very short (smile). It has been a while, but I would really like to talk to you and hear you play. Are you still playing in Old Town? if so where and when? Edie

ggc in china

September 30, 2008

Al, I didn't want to risk getting tired of Heart Song, so I've been listening to your first 2 CD's after not playing them for a while. 'Breathe Again' on the Never Too Late CD is my hands-down favorite at the moment. Don't know why, but your playing on that tune really speaks to me. For those reading who haven't heard it, it's never too late...

Armand Ntep

September 9, 2008

hey Al, your music is so cool, I love it,ur the Music itself.god bless you, see you soon.

Mary

September 8, 2008

Spoke with you at the University Club in St. Paul, MN I played the CD it was GREAT

Alice Samm

September 5, 2008

My best friend Velmer Durr saw you during the D convention and just loved your music, and after listening to your site,WOW! love your music,and hope to here your music in person one day..God Bless and keep the music going!!!!!

Mrs. Alice M. Samm

Bobby " Vic Ferrari" McMillan

September 5, 2008

Hi Al ... I too had to search all over the internet to find out who the great player was I heard at the end of the RNC ... at the tender age of 56 I'm a professional blues/ r&b; musician "drummer" of 46 years ... how in the world has it taken me so long to learn of you ? Best of everything to you and your group with this recent exposure you've gotten !

Fon Divine

September 4, 2008

I was so touched by your music when I heard you play at the RNC- Republican National Convention this night. I watched you on the CNN and had to search about you. You are so great and you are an IDOL. I will have to order your CDS.
You touched my soul - HONESTLY.
Keep it Up brother.

Tom McDuffee

September 3, 2008

Hey there Al!
My wife saw you Tuesday night. So this is where you've been all these years. Very glad to see you are doing well. I'm going to pick up your CD. Looking forward to hearing it.
Best Regards,
Tom

Brenda Starkey

September 3, 2008

Wow.......
First of all, I love you always. I was so grateful to have come to DC in Feb. to see you at Blues Alley and have played your CD until it has nearly worn. Great new pictures. Alice says hello and that SHE had the pleasure of seeing you on the big stage last night. I had no idea you were going to be playing or I wouldn't have been running errands at that moment! Congratulations on the big gig, the new label, and much more fun and music to come.
My best to you my friend,
Brenda & Alice

Phyllis Russell

August 25, 2008

Hey Al,
It was so good to hear from you! Congrats on your new CD, 'Heart Song' and your new label signing with Pacific Coast Jazz. From your first CD and the pure emotion of 'Anjo do Amor' to 'Emma's Bomba' on the 2nd, and the cool ride of 'Skyline Drive' on your 3rd, your sound infiltrates, lingers, and is remniscient of a finely aged wine.
Just one question... Do we have to wait another 5 years for the next flavor? I can say this, if we must, it's worth it!
Peace & Blessings Always,
Phyllis

Pat and Jim Hill

July 23, 2008

We went to a jazz Wednesday festival at Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas, NV and checked out the Smooth Jazz book and saw our friend, Al Williams. We want to keep in touch with Al Williams and know where he is playing. He is the best Sax player out there.

Jessica Carman-Jones

July 10, 2008

Great music

Danny Hambrick

June 9, 2008

Hey Al!! What's up? Sorry that it took me a minuite to cotact you but I've had my grandbabies and Boy you know . Hit me back!!
Danny,

Sandra Gaines-Holloman

May 26, 2008

God bless u Al Williams , I just left the concert in the park and u turned it out. Can't wait to order all 3 of your cds.

Lorenzo Sands

May 16, 2008

Thanks again for blessing me.

David Sless

May 13, 2008

Yo Al !
The site is gorgeous!

I hope all is good with ya.
Springtime Love from me & Dori to you.

John Grimshaw

April 23, 2008

Enjoy your music - Thanks
John Grimshaw

Deb Gorham

March 28, 2008

Al, thank you for agreeing to play at our 3rd annual family event this summer! The party won't be the same without YOU! See you in June!

Liz Welsh and Lisa Cates

February 21, 2008

Al, you wonderful man! It was SO fantastic seeing you Tuesday! Lisa and I were honored to be there with you and indulge in the festivities! So much love coming atcha from KY!!! See you again soon!! Love, Liz and Lisa

Susanne Schnass

February 21, 2008

Hi Al, I've heard your latest album and considering I normally don't listen to that kind of music I think it's a piece of Art.
Love
Susi

lorraine davis-quick

February 20, 2008

WOW!! I haven't enjoyed a live concert like Tues, 2/19/08 at Blues Alley in a very long time! Blues Alley needs to re-book Al for a string of dates right away so that more fans can hear this fantastic music. I'm still on a high from the experience and the cd(s) will have a long run in my player. Great job, Al & Friends, and, "Welcom back!"

Jill

February 20, 2008

If you weren't at Blues Alley last night you missed a wonderful treat. Fantastic music and the musicians to back it up. Congratulations on the CD and the gig, Al.

Forrest Flower

February 18, 2008

Well Fella,
looks like I'm going to miss Blues Alley on Tuesday(my loss). Hope to catch next gig...Loved the new CD especially ol school, "Someone to watch over me" ... Also nice Web page, well done!
Forrest Flower...

Dick Fairchild - City Sounds Radio

February 2, 2008

Al,
Love the album man.......what a great sound and such fine interpretations of the covers. Very classy.

We've been featuring tracks from the cd on our live shows and have tracks in the station rotation as well.

All the best,
Dick Fairchild
City Sounds Radio
dfairch @citysoundsradio.com
https://www.citysounds.biz
https://www.myspace.com/citysoundsjazz

Gabi

January 28, 2008

Hey Al, The new CD is awesome! I really liked the other two, but this one is just at a whole new level and dimension. Your music is now putting smiles on faces of people in China and Germany. I've been giving them away to friends in both countries. I wish I could come to the CD release party at Blues Alley. Unfortunately it's too long a of a commute from Beijing! But I'll be there in spirit. I know you'll just blow people away! Have lots of fun! And 'zhu he! Ni shi feichang de yinyuejia!'

Maya

January 25, 2008

Hey Al, Congratulations on the great new CD and the Blues Alley date! See you there.

Shenny

November 15, 2005

So Al, where do I find the rest of your cds? Do I get an old friend discount? If, so, is it a good one? I passed your info to Filiz, she was going to contact you about the Art of Living courses in VA. Let me know if you dont hear from her.