Born: September 22, 1973 Primary Instrument: Violin
Jazz violin hero Samuel “ SavoirFaire “ Williams has been performing international venues since age 5 . Upon meeting and performing with the likes of Jazz phenoms Wynton Marselis , Milt Jackson , Kenny Burrell , and Roy Hargrove , SavoirFaire was inspired to change his musical focus from Classical to Jazz improvisation . Since then he has redefined what it means to be a Jazz violinist by pioneering new musical vocabulary in the idiom . He has recieved critical acclaim internationally for his latest album “ Running Out Of Time “( Delmark 562 ) and continues to perform with his group The East Side Project aka E.S.P. .Heralded for his virtuosity SavoirFaire was inducted into the Chicago Chapter of Jazz's elite Organization the AACM and has been invited to record for numerous albums and International Jazz Festivals world wide . In recognition for his continuing contributions to his art form and commitment to the charge of exposing the world to the Future of Jazz SavoirFaire was personally invited to play an extra role as principal violinist with his quartet “ Renasent Strings “ in the movie “Proof “ ( 05 )with Gwenyth Paltrow and Anthony Hopkins a first in the history of american film making .SavoirFaire continues to trail blaze as a composer , producer and arranger breaking down industry barriers by integrating contemporary Jazz with other forms of music such as Hip Hop , Rock , and World Music .for Booking Contact Samuel “ Savoirfaire “ Williams at # 312 834 9099
Primary Instrument:
Violin
Location:
Chicago, IL
Credentials/Background:
30 yrs Performing In the Chicago Area: First Performance
age 5 Symphony Center w/ Suzuki strings (Betty Haig), CYS,
CYSO, ACO, ASO, Apostolic Church pit Orchestra, Gods
House for all Nations Church Orchestra, South Side Family
Orchestra, Civic Orchestra (Sub), CSO (youth group
collaborations) as well as many regional state community
orchestras.
Chicago Federation Of Musicians Member – 00
AACM Member – 02
Head lined (Most Jazz Venues Notable) In Chicago --(i.e.-
The Velvet Lounge and Hot House, Isaac Hays etc.) w/
different groups including leading (The East Side Project
Band)
Chicago Jazz Festivals / year round City festivals and After
Fest s – 00 –present
Most notable groups: Black Earth Ensemble (Nicole Mitchell),
AACM Big Band, East Side Project Band (SavoirFaire), Sun
Percussion (Don Moye), Cube (Roscoe Mitchell), Devotion
(Avreeyal Ra)
San Luis Potosi (S.L.P. Mexico)-- 05 With Samuel Martinez
Herrera / Andre Mineville Huazzteco Band
Nuove Forme Festival (Verona Italy) – 03 With Nicole
Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble
Taste Of Chicago Festival ( Chicago , Usa ) - 07 SavoirFaire
Quintet, Hyde Park JazzFest - 09
Discography:
Notable Recordings (Sideman) – Huazzteo (05), Vision Quest
(01), Afrika Rising (02), Ancient to Future (03) Baddigo (02)
Notable Recordings (Solo) This Just In (07) – Running Out Of
Time (05), Live at the Shark Bar (04), Live at the Velvet
Lounge (03), Heat (03), The Only Other Option (02), In the
Moment (01), SavoirFaire Debut (00)
Clinic/Workshop Information:
Samuel has been teaching private lessons for over 15yrs .
Samuel also regularly visits middle schools, high schools,
universities, youth orchestras, and private studios to teach,
perform, and/or speak as a Clinician and Guest Performer
specializing in topics such as Creative Music, conceptual
thinking and composition , improvisation for string players,
jazz violin, music theory .
You can hire Samuel , with or without his band, for one clinic,
a full day of clinics, and/or a combination of days (residency)
culminating in a performance. While he is in your community
he can also do teacher training, master classes, speaking to
parents, media relations.
Clinician for private studios and Suzuki Schools. Samuel's
early Violin study was in the Suzuki method as a child and has
supplemented his own children’s Suzuki training since the age
of 2 . He regularly teaches classes in improvisation for Suzuki
music students age 3 to 15 and has been invited as a guest at
numerous Suzuki camps and studios.
Band Teacher Testimonial
" My band Kids are still raving about how " Savoirfaire " came
and sat in with the class they were so inspired ! I wish we had
more of a budget to bring him back for a full clinic , but our
budgets keep getting cut ! " - ( Band Teacher ) Jones
Commercial H.S. - Chicago
Parent Testimonial
" Dear Mr. Williams Thank you for being an inspiring teacher
that has helped to build Binta's self -esteem ,and confidence.
We thanks God for giving her two great teachers during her
youth to put her on a strong musical path . As you perfect
your artistry in music , by creating songs ,we also encourage
you to keep learning and growing in the field of music . We
pray that your child (ren) will have great teachers like you .
Our prayers are with you Savoir Faire as you pursue your
musical career . Grace and Peace to you and your family . "
The Manar's Binta Kai Manar -( 6 year old student 2002-
2003 ) Apostolic Church of God - Chicago
Adult Private Lesson Testimonial
“Samuel is a great violinist who cares a lot about his students.
He has a great artistic vision. He is a patient, secure and
generous teacher. His lessons have a great educational value
musically, professionally and technically. Samuel shared his
extensive knowlege of music literature, equipment, gear,
technicque, posture, rhythm, history of music, practice
routine. Lessons with Samuel were a great and highly
beneficial experience for me.” January 27, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
1st Inna Melnikov,
hired Samuel for Violin Lessons in 2006, and hired Samuel
more than once
To discuss educational outreach at your school or studio
contact Samuel at sabehacer@yahoo.com
