Bill is honored at the 2019 "The Comeback Awards" receiving a state citation. |
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Bill created an innovative music video for Grandmomma Ijoy using "memojis." He created and acted out all the characters (using his own facial expressions) while switching outfits for each character. |
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Bill produces the new CD/video for up- and-coming vocalist Davi Schmidt.
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Bill produced the music for Jessy Kyle's "National Anthem" which was performed at both the Phila. 76ers game (above) and Phila. Eagles games in the same month. |
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Bill produced Sal Valentinetti's (from "America's Got Talent") latest big band Christmas recording. Sample it here. |
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Bill performs for the "Diamonds In the Ruff" fundraiser to benefit animal rescue. |
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Bill produced blues legend Sugar Pie DeSanto's latest recording. Sample it here. |
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Bill will be the Musical Director for the 2018 Marian Anderson Award tribute to Queen Latifah. Nov, 20th 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the prestigious award. |
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Aretha was a friend. I still remember the day she called me for the 1st time. It was one of the most surreal moments of my entire life! I truly idolized her as a vocalist, arranger and pianist and never, ever thought that one day we’d be working together or much less sharing our personal thoughts on life and music. We talked maybe once or twice a year since that chance 2008 meeting at the RnB Awards but she was always real and colorful to say the least. :) Aretha was an original, truly a one of a kind talent and human being and there will never, ever be another like her. I was blessed to know her and I will truly miss her. |
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August, 2018. Bill backs legendary guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr. at South Jazz Parlor in Philly. Paul is the most recorded musician in history, working for Micheal Jackson, Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones, Chicago, Anita Baker, and a long list of others.Bill produces "Man In The Mirror" for CBS3 Anchor Ukee Washington for the Phila. Boys Choir 50th Anniversary Reunion celebration.Bill opens for Spyro Gyra at the Ardmore Music Hall on July 19, 2018. |
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Bill begins production on Sal Valentinetti's upcoming CD. |
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Bill produces the upcoming record for blues legend Sugar Pie DeSanto's EP titled "Chocolate City." |
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Bill directs the '18 Capital Emmy Awards. |
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Bill SELLS OUT 2 shows for Gerald Veasley's Unscripted Jazz Series at South. |
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Bill is chosen to score the country/hiphop score to "The Subway Son" starring "American Idol" finalist Justin Guarini. |
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Bill records the audio and video for Grammy Award winner Nestor Torres' live performance with Pablo Batista's Latin Jazz @ South for his future DVD release. |
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July, 2017. Bill directs the Grover Washington, Jr. Reunion Concert for WRTI Radio, Temple University, The Philly Jazz Project and NPR radio. The concert featured Gerald Albright, Najee, Jean Carn and original band members Gerald Veasley, Pablo Batista, Steve Wolf, Donald Robinson and Richard Steacker. The concert will be aired nationally on NPR radio in the fall of 2017.July, 2017. Bill Jolly directs the gospel choir, plays keys, arranges and records with P!NK and writer/producer Bill Mann on "I am Here" from her "Beautiful Trauma" CD which debuted at #1.May, 2017. Bill is interviewed by the BBC in London about a new documentary and theater film on the life of Teddy Pendergrass.Feb, 2017. Bill Jolly's Hard Drive All-Stars make an encore performance at the Ardmore Music Hall. Bill does a number of TV and radio interviews. |
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Feb, 2017. Bill's song, "I Believe In The Lord" appears and underscores on Lee Daniel's "Star" TV series on Fox. Click on the picture to see the clip. |
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Jan., 29, 2017. Bill Jolly's Hard Drive All-Stars, a gathering of the some of the best musicians, playing the best music, for the best cause debuts at the Ardmore Music Hall. Click on the poster for more details on the band. |
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Jan, 2017. Bill Travels to San Juan, Puerto Rico for vacation. He visits El Junque Rain Forrest and conquers the world's longest Zip Line. Click on the pic to see him ride it. |
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December 2016, Bill is the Master Of Ceremonies, performs a solo number and conducts the 2016 All-High School Rock Band at The Bill Graham And The Rock & Roll Revolution Student Rock Band Showcase at the American Jewish History Museum. |
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October, 2016. "I Am Who I Am" is the last song that Teddy Pendergrass wrote with Bill Jolly. This traveling exhibit of Teddy's memorabilia is named after that song. Bill performed that song and also spoke on a panel about the life of Teddy. |
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July 2016. Bill presented and accepted the Jazz Legacy Award for pianist McCoy Tyner. L-R, Senator Vincent Hughes, Artist Amir Campbell, Bill and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. |
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May, 2016. Bill Jolly directed, shot and edited Grandmomma Ijoy's music video, "Listen To Grandmomma Say Thank You To Obama." The video went viral on Facebook and also got picked up and distributed by the National News Wire Service. The story aired on thousands of TV stations across the globe! Click on the picture to see the video.March, 2016. Bill directs the Fundraiser Concert All-Star Band for former Madonna and Weather Report bassist, Victor Bailey with Omar Hakim, Alex Bugnon, Gerald Veasley, Chuck Loeb, Bill Evans, Billy Paul, Dee Dee Sharp, Breakwater and many others.January, 2016. Conglomeart (The Worldwide Incubators for Artists and Creators) chooses Bill as their first recipient of the Conglomeart Lifetime Legacy Award presented to "A Pioneer Moving The Arts and Entertainment Forward."
January 3rd, 2016. Bill Jolly performs for the Inauguration of Philadelphia's new Mayor Jim Kinney at the Academy of Music. |
Bill, Gerald Veasley, Chuck Loeb, Alex Bugnon, Bill Evans, Omar Hakim with Victor Bailey Skyping in.
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November 11, 2015. Bill travels to London, India and Jordan. He sees Stonehenge, The Taj Mahal, The Ellora Caves, Petra, Abbey Road Studios and the Dead Sea. This trip completes Bill's personal Bucket List by seeing all 7 Wonders of The World in his lifetime. |
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November 10, 2015. Bill Jolly is the Musical Director for the Marian Anderson Award Gala tribute honoring Wynton Marsalis.
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October, 2015. Bill is brought in to edit the live performance of the Philly Pops' rendition of Carol King's composition (and Aretha Franklin's hit) "Natural Woman" for the Pop's live Cd and commercial. |
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Bill is the Musical Director for the Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards on Sept.19, 2015 |
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August 2015. Bill records the live CD and video for the popular jazz group, The Jenkins Project. |
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August 2015. Bill is called to create a last second music track for Grammy Award winning singer Anthony Hamilton to perform behind for a performance he has to do in a few of hours. Bill quickly completed the track in time and the show went off without a hitch. |
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August 2015. Bill scuba dives down to see the Underwater Museum statues in Cancun, Mexico. Click the picture to see it live on video. |
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Bill Jolly judges the Miss Black America Pageant on August 22nd, 2015. |
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June 2015, Bill directs The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter Emmy Awards. |
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June 2015, Bill receives the "Living Legend Award" for his contributions to music from the African American History Museum. |
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June 2015, Bill produces the CD, video and directs the one man show of (60 year old) Nathan Townsend's dream concert/ dance/ fashion/ comedy production entitled, "This Is My Life." Nathan's show received a standing ovation and proceeds benefited HIV/ AIDS research. |
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May, 2015, Bill is the featured performer at the Women Against MS Luncheon musical tribute honoring Meryl Levitz, President and CEO of Visit Philadelphia. |
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May 2015, Bill is the Musical Director and accompanies Will.i.am recording artist Cody Wise (L.) on his "It's My Birthday" World Tour stop and video shoot in Philadelphia, PA. |
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April 2015, Bill composes/ produces music for Rennie Harris and Pure Movements' Rock/ Hip-Hop Dance Production, "Love American Style" at Broadway's New Victory Theater in NYC with rock vocals by J. Liberio.
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March 2015, Bill is interviewed on Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia and gives his musical opinion on the Pharell/ Robin Thick/ Marvin Gaye "Blurred Lines" verdict. (Click on the picture to see the interview.) |
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February 2015, Bill takes a well needed vacation and visits Bob Marley's birth place and resting place in Nine Mile, Jamaica. Bill loves the music of Bob Marley. |
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Bill appears in a featured cover story in the Travel Section of the "The Philadelphia Inquirer" on Dec., 28th, 2014 focusing on his award winning world travels with Hyatt. http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/PhiladelphiaInquirer/LandingPage/LandingPage.aspx?href=UEhRUC8yMDE0LzEyLzI4&pageno=MTE1&entity=QXIxMTUwOQ..&view=ZW50aXR5
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Bill directs the 2014 Marian Anderson Awards honoring Jon Bon Jovi on November 18, 2014 at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, PA with host, Wanda Sykes and performers: Estelle, The All American Rejects, Jon Batiste and Stay Human and the 100 voice H.S. for the Creative and Performing Arts Choir. Bill's finale arrangement of "Living On A Prayer" received a standing ovation from the sold out crowd and Bon Jovi. |
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Bill produces the music package for the new National TV show, "Tapping In" with Linda Swain during July. http://www.tappinginshow.com |
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Bill directs the National Academy of Television Mid-Atlantic Chapter Emmy Awards on Sept, 20, 2014.
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Bill is lead judge for the the Miss Black America Pageant on August 16, 2014. |
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Bill directs the National Chesapeake Bay Chapter Emmy Awards on June 14th, 2014. |
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Bill is in the studio producing/ arranging (4) songs for Matt Cermanski, the very popular rock/soul/pop/dash of country singer from TV's "The Voice" during the month of May... |
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April 26, 2014. Bill received the 2014 "Will Smith Overbrook High School Distinguished Alumnus Award" from the Elvira B. Pierce Scholarship Fund.
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