The Latest Bill Jolly News and Projects:
Live stadium performances with P!NK!:
Pink hugs Bill after their concert stop at New York's Metlife Stadium. This 2024 tour was one of the highest grossing tours for a female artist in the history of music. See the video below of the Bill Jolly Choir. |
See Pink's IG shoutout to Bill after their performance at Philly's Lincoln Financial Field. |
Historic Rap/ Orchestra Collaboration:
Hip Hop Meets Classical!
Bill arranges all of the music and orchestrations for the concert collaboration between the rapper Jadakiss and the Atlanta Pops Symphony Orchestra at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, GA.
Bill rearranged the productions and performances of Swizz-Beatz, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, The Neptunes, Ludacris, Irv Gotti, Just Blaze, Ja Rule, The Notorious B.I.G., Usher, Pusha T, Neyo, Lil' Kim, The Lox, Mary J. Blige, Fabolous, The Hitmen, The Alchemist, Nas, Big Sean and Common for the live orchestra to play.
Dance:
Lee Daniels and Bill come together to celebrate and support the 55th Anniversary of The Philadanco dance company with their leader Joan Meyers-Brown.
Bill directs Wawa Welcome America's first Black Music Month Concert:
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Bill directs Wawa Welcome America's first Black Music Month concert in the place of its origin, Philadelphia, PA. He assembles a full orchestra that backs (14) legendary and upcoming artists who honored the musical legacy of Gamble/Huff/Bell.
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Film:
Bill scores the music for the film on the life of Dionne Warwick entitled, "Don't Make Me Over" featuring a star-studded cast of celebrities. (Below) It currently airs on HBO MAX and debuted at #1 in its time slot on CNN.
See the trailer below.
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See more of Bill's music credits for TV and Film here. |
Festivals!
Bill performed at the 2024 Berks Jazz Festival. He is the Musical Director for the All-Star Grover Washington Jr. Tribute Band. To book the band visit here.
Bill's directs the concert "Grover at 75." It airs on the Berks Jazz Fest page on Facebook. Performing together for the 1st time were sax greats Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Everette Harp and Andy Snitzer along with Grover Washington, Jr's original band (for which Bill was the Musical Director) and the Berks horns. Click on the picture below to see the concert.
Social Media:
Oscar-Winner, Jimmy Fallon Musical Director and Roots' Drummer Questlove shares some love about Bill Jolly on his social media page
post, his podcast episode with James Poyser and his book discussing the beginnings of The Roots and their early demos recorded in Bill's basement studio.
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Learn 50 more "Fun Facts" you never knew about Bill Jolly here. |
Who is Bill Jolly?
The Bill Jolly Choir:
Bill receives 2 Platinum Records for his work on P!NK's #1 record, "Beautiful Trauma." Bill plays keys, arranges and conducts his choir on the song, "I Am Here" with Producer Billy Mann. (Parental advisory on the video for language.)
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See more of Bill's choir/vocal work here. |
TV:
Bill (dressed as Jimi Hendrix) appeared on the season 13 finale (episode 14) of the hit show, "Million Dollar Listing L.A." on Bravo.
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See more of Bill's TV interviews and features here. |
Travel: Bucket Lists completed! See Bill conquer his biggest fears AND see ALL Seven Wonders of the World while he travels the globe!
See more of Bill's crazy travel exploits here. |
Honors:
The Salvation Army and Kroc Center honors Bill during February of 2024, then features him in their 2025 National SAConnects Magazine article.
Co-honorees are National Medal of Arts recipient (by Obama) and Philadanco founder Joan Meyers Brown, and subject of the film "Pride" (featuring Terrance Howard and Bernie Mac) swim coach Jim Ellis. |
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Upcoming Studio Projects:
Bill produces and co-writes a song with Anthony Leonard for 12X Grammy Award-winner, Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee and Gospel music icon, Shirley Caesar. Their song, "You Lead Me Onwards" will be included in her 2024 album release. Watch their funny lunch break video below.
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Hear more or Bill's music production for independent artists here. |
Musical Director:
Bill took over from the Phila. Orchestra as the Musical Director for the prestigious Marian Anderson Awards. Here's a tribute he directed for Kool & the Gang featuring Nile Rodgers, Jazzy Jeff and host Tamron Hall. See Bill's tribute below.
See more of Bill's work as a Musical Director here. |
Interviews:
Music Photos:
See more cool photos from Bill Jolly's life here. |
Film Songs:
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Purchase Bill's popular dance track,
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Hear "Loving Him Is Dangerous" in the trailer below.
Endorsements:
Hear Bill's Verizon commercial that was promoted on radio and billboards.
See more of Bill's endorsements here. |
Video Production:
Bill produces and records the video, audio and editing for the Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute concert, "Face to Face." Play the video below to see the sizzle reel.
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See more of Bill's Video Productions here. |
Humanitarian Efforts:
Bill and CBS3 Anchor Ukee Washington salute our front-liners in inspiring video.
See more of Bill's Humanitarian efforts here. |
"Jollyest" Moments. :)
See more of Bill's "Jolly-est" moments here. |
Bill Jolly's Hard Drive Band.
Public Speaker:
Bill returns to his Alma Mater to give the Commencement Address.
See Bill's Public Speaking work here: |
Bill's Music:
Click to purchase Bill's beautiful song that honors his mother and all women,
My Queen. Watch the video below.
Almosts: (Cool things that were supposed to happen with Bill, but somehow didn't.)
*Bill's 2020 "Stevie Wonder at 70" tribute at the 2020 Berks Jazz Festival was unfortunately CANCELLED due to the coronavirus.
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Read what almost happened with Bill here. |
Bill's Education:
Bill is currently featured on his Alma Mater's website: Click on the photo above to read the full article. See Bill's former school activities, photos, honors and awards here.
Arrangements/Orchestrations:
Bill creates 25 orchestral arrangements from the Bee Gees catalog for the Nassau Pops Orchestra's concert featuring the N.Y. Bee Gees that is currently being performed by symphony orchestras across the globe. Hear Bill's orchestrations live as he directs the PBS special, "Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia" below.
NEW! View some of Bill Jolly's rare concert footage and Youtube videos!
You won't believe the many styles and diverse artists that Bill had to accompany during this one Awards Show video! (The Rhythm and Blues Foundation Awards)
See more of Bill Jolly's rare concert footage and Youtube videos here.
Work With Children:
The Bill Jolly Children's Choir backing Celine Dion. See more of Bill's work with children here: |
Acting/Host:
See Bill's Acting and TV Host roles here.
Interviews/Articles:
Bill pays tribute to the life of Frankie Beverly after his passing:
Bill directs the 2006 Rhythm and Blues Foundation Awards and backs Frankie Beverly onstage with (the late) Gerald Levert and (the late) Nick Ashford along with Valerie Simpson. (Bill comes into view after Frankie is introduced on the far left.)
Hear Bill's interview on the life of Frankie on "Listen Up" radio here: Features/ Interviews.
Bill lands the cover of XS10 Magazine/Featured in Magic Image Hollywood.
See more of Bill featured articles and radio interviews here. |
Awards:
Bill Jolly receives the Pennsylvania State Citation AND the "Living Legend Award" from Philadelphia City Council.
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See more of Bill's Awards here. |
Work With Bill:
Watch Bill work live in concert with saxophonist Paul Taylor.
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Gab Guma, TSOP co-creator Kenny Gamble and Bill work together in the studio on one of Kenny's songs. |
Find Bill in these iconic photos:
Bill Jolly Firsts:
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Bill's first photo in a newspaper and his first recording. See more of Bill's firsts here.
Upcoming Theater:
NEW! Bill writes his first Broadway play entitled, "4 On The Floor!" Stay tuned!!!
To invest in this new venture or receive a private screening of the sizzle reel for the play, click here. To see more of Bill's Theater work, click here.
