The Latest Bill Jolly News and Projects:
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Honors:
The Salvation Army and Kroc Center of Phila. honor Bill for Black History Month '24.
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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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 a review of the film and interview with the director below.
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See more of Bill's music credits for TV and Film here. |
Festivals!
Bill performs April 12th 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.
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. |
Upcoming Studio Projects:
Bill produces and co-writes a song with Anthony Leonard for 12X Grammy Award-winner, Hollywood Walk of Fame enductee 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. |
Social Media:
Oscar-Winner and Roots' Drummer Questlove mentions Bill Jolly on his social media page post.
Learn 50 more "Fun Facts" you never knew about Bill Jolly here. |
Musical Director:
Apple News interviews Bill regarding the Marian Anderson Awards. (Bill took over from the Phila. Orchestra as the Musical Director for the prestigious show for the last 8 years.) Here's a tribute he directed for Kool & the Gang featuring Nile Rodgers, Jazzy Jeff and host Tamron Hall. Read the article here. 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 records the video, audio and edits 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.
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. |
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.
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.
Travel: Bucket List completed! Bill conquers his biggest fears AND sees ALL Seven Wonders of the World!
See more of Bill's crazy travel exploits 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.
Historic Concert:
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.
NEW! View some of Bill Jolly's rare concert footage and Youtube videos!
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 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.
