1. Jessica Wi… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists who go by this name:
1. Jessica Williams is an American pianist and composer who has deep roots in the Jazz Tradition and has a style that draws on Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis.
She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 17, 1948. She was classically trained at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, beginning lessons at age seven.
She moved to Philadelphia during her teens and began playing with the great Philly Joe Jones, drummer for the Miles Davis Quintet.
She is a two-time Grammy nominee. In 1986, her album Nothin' But the Truth was nominated for a Grammy, and in late 2004, her album LIVE at Yoshi's Volume One was also nominated for a Grammy.
In her mid-twenties, she moved to California, where she played in the bands of Eddie Harris, Dexter Gordon, Tony Williams, Stan Getz, Big Nick Nicholaus, Airto and Flora, Charlie Rouse, John Abercrombie, Charlie Haden, Leroy Vinnegar, and others.
She has released over 40 albums, including Time to Burn on Red and Blue (a trio w/ Dave Captein, Mel Brown); Some Ballads Some Blues on Red and Blue (a trio w/ Dave Captein, Mel Brown); Jessica Plays for Lovers on Red and Blue (solo piano); and Live at Yoshi's Vol. One and Two on Maxjazz (a trio w/ Ray Drummond, Victor Lewis).
(1a) Due to her being based in northern California, Jessica Williams is a bit underrated, but (on evidence of her sets for Jazz Focus and Hep) she is one of the top jazz pianists of today. Williams is a powerful virtuoso whose complete control of the keyboard, wit, solid sense of swing, and the influence of Thelonious Monk have combined to make her a particularly notable player. She started taking piano lessons when she was four and was gigging as a teenager. Williams took extensive classical lessons but also gigged with Philly Joe Jones in Philadelphia before moving to San Francisco in 1977. She was the house pianist at Keystone Korner for a time and made a few interesting recordings (some as Jessica Jennifer Williams) during the period, sometimes utilizing electronics. Although she appeared on Charlie Rouse's final record and gigged steadily, Williams was largely off record (outside of her own private Quanta label) until re-emerging in the late '80s as a brilliant solo acoustic player. She is a giant whose many dates for Jazz Focus (five of its first ten releases feature Williams) and Hep are consistently brilliant. ~ Scott Yanow
2. Jessica Williams is a Country, Singer Songwriter from Montgomery, AL, who currently resides in Nashville, TN.
Save the Last Dance for Me
Jessica Williams Lyrics
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Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight
You can smile-every smile for the man
Who held your hand neath the pale moon light
But don′t forget who's takin′ you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me
Oh I know that the musics fine
Like sparklin′ wine, go and have your fun
Laugh and sing, but while we′re apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
But don′t forget who's takin′ you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin′ save the last dance for me
Baby don't you know I love you so
Can't you feel it when we touch
I will never never let you go
I love you oh so much
You can dance, go and carry on
Till the night is gone
And it′s time to go
If he asks if you′re all alone
Can he walk you home, you must tell him no
'Cause don′t forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you′re gonna be
So darling, save the last dance for me
Oh I know that the musics fine
Like sparklin' wine, go and have your fun
Laugh and sing, but while we′re apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
So don't forget who′s taking you home
Or in who′s arms you're gonna be
So darling save the last dance for me
So don′t forget who's taking you home
Or in who′s arms you're gonna be
So darling save the last dance for me
Oh baby, won′t you save the last dance for me
Ooh, you make a promise
That you'll save the last dance for me
Save the last dance
The very last dance
For me
The lyrics to Jessica Williams's song, "Save the Last Dance for Me" describe a situation where the singer is imploring his lover to remember him while she dances with another man. He acknowledges that she can dance with whomever she likes and enjoy herself while she is out, but he asks her to keep in mind that he is the one who will be taking her home and holding her close at the end of the night. The song speaks to the fear of being forgotten or replaced in a lover's mind while they enjoy themselves with someone else.
Throughout the lyrics, the singer is trying to convey a message of faithfulness and assure his lover of his love. He acknowledges that the music may be tempting and that she may be having a good time, but he needs her to remain true to him. It is an emotional and heartfelt ballad that speaks to the universal concerns of lovers across the generations.
In all, "Save the Last Dance for Me" is a beautiful and timeless song that speaks to the complexities of relationships and the trust that is required to maintain them. It is a reminder of the importance of respecting one another and remaining committed even when we are apart.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dance-every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight
You have the freedom to dance with anyone who seems charming and wants to hold you close.
You can smile-every smile for the man
Who held your hand neath the pale moon light
You can share smiles with a man who held your hand under the moonlight.
But don′t forget who's takin′ you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me
Remember who's taking you home and with whom you will be spending the night. Promise me to save the last dance for me.
Oh I know that the musics fine
Like sparklin′ wine, go and have your fun
Laugh and sing, but while we′re apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
I know the music is great and you're having fun, but please don't give your heart to anyone while we're apart.
Baby don't you know I love you so
Can't you feel it when we touch
I will never never let you go
I love you oh so much
I deeply love you and will never let you go. Can't you feel my love every time we touch?
You can dance, go and carry on
Till the night is gone
And it′s time to go
If he asks if you′re all alone
Can he walk you home, you must tell him no
You can dance and have fun till the end of the night, but if someone asks if you're alone and can walk you home, say no.
'Cause don′t forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you′re gonna be
So darling, save the last dance for me
I don't want you to forget who's taking you home and with whom you'll be spending the night. Please save the last dance for me.
Oh baby, won′t you save the last dance for me
Ooh, you make a promise
That you'll save the last dance for me
Save the last dance
The very last dance
For me
My love, can you promise to save the last dance for me? Remember to dance with me one last time before we part ways for the night.
Contributed by Violet Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.