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Janette Williams  -  JW   Music

Janette Williams Drums

 

I have had the pleasure of playing drums for many different bands and in hugely varied and exciting scenarios/roles throughout the years.

 

I have played all over the place, from recording an album at Abbey Road studios to touring in Japan/Abu Dhabi with Uk drumming group Taiko Meantime.

 

I have recorded for Universal and I have played at Glastonbury and at Wembley.

 

I currently reside in London and can be found, most evenings performing off West End on the London Fringe musical theatre scene or in a cabaret or big band.

 

 

 

Reviews from past shows

 

Bye bye birdie - Ye Olde Rose and crown

" ... Musical Director Aaron Clingham breathes new life into the numbers with fresh arrangements that never overpower the vocalists. Sensitive drumming in particular from Janette Williams supported each number and allowed the acoustic vocals to carry effectively...." Dom O'Hanlon LondonTheatre.co.uk

 

Bad girls - Union Theatre

"...The small but flawless band, led by Alex Bellamy, blend in perfectly with the vocals of the cast, with sound levels overall perfectly balanced throughout..." Chris Omaweng London Theatre1

 

Sunset boulevard - Bridewell Theatre

"... The twenty-piece orchestra was spot on with Musical Director, Sarah Burrell..." Sarah McPartlan

 

The Goodbye Girl - Upstairs at the Gatehouse

"... The small orchestra complements the vocals perfectly and is never too overpowering..." A Younger Theatre

 

Out of this World - Ye Olde Rose and Crown

"...with the help of Clingham’s excellent band – Ruth Whybrow (wind), Dominic Veal (cello) and Janette Williams (percussion)..." Musical Theatre Review

 

 

 

 JW Music Composition and scores

 

As a drummer I approach composition and arrangement from a slightly different angle and create original scores from a unique prespective. 

 

So far I have worked predominantly with dance companies on live performance and also scores to accompany films/documentation of their work. I have also been involved with online promotional videos, film and short film production.

 

I work closely with companies both on site/ in situ, creating sounds from the venue or site that they are working in and recording foley sound, and also remotely from my home studio in London to create soundscapes and scores that are distinctive to them and reflect their ideas and creative.

 

 

Client Testimonials:

 

''Janette has a fantastic talent for capturing the vision of my work and creating a score that not only supports, but truly enhances it. Whether she is working with me on my film projects or live shows, she continues to offer original, organic suggestions and the back and forth communication has always been a breeze.' - James- MovingProductions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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