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.
Why Do I Love You
Jessica Williams Lyrics
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Quite like you
Doing all you can, baby, oh
Making my dreams come true
You're strong and you're smart
You've taking my heart
And I'll give you the rest of me too
You're the perfect man for me
I love you I do
Mm I love ya
I've never felt
Quite like this
Good about myself
From my very first kiss
I'm here when you call
You've got it all
And confidence like I never knew
You're the perfect man for me
I love you I do
You've got a charm
You simply disarm me every time
As long as u drive
I'm along for the ride
Your the way
I said it before
There won't be a door
That's closed to us
Putting all my trust in you
Cause you, you'll always be true, Oh
I never could have known
This would be,
Oh you and you alone, yeah
Now for me
I know you're the best
You've passed every test
It's almost too good to be true
You're the perfect man for me
I love you I do
You're the perfect man for me
I love you I do
In the song "Why Do I Love You," Jessica Williams expresses her love for a man who has captured her heart and has made her feel good about herself from the very first kiss. She believes that he is the perfect man for her and she is willing to give him the rest of her too. She admires his strength and intelligence and how he makes her dreams come true. She is willing to put all her trust in him because she believes that he will always be true.
The lyrics indicate that the man in question has a charming personality that disarms her every time. She enjoys being around him and is willing to go along for the ride as long as he is the one driving. She is confident in their relationship and believes that there is no door that is closed to them. She never thought that she would find someone like him, but she knows that he is the best as he has passed every test.
The song has a positive and upbeat tone, representing the joy and excitement of falling in love. It highlights that love can make someone feel empowered and that finding the right person can be a wonderful experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Never met a man
I have never met anyone like you before.
Quite like you
You are unique and special.
Doing all you can, baby, oh
You are always doing the best you can for me.
Making my dreams come true
You have helped me achieve my goals and aspirations.
You're strong and you're smart
You have both physical and mental strength.
You've taking my heart
You have captured my heart and love.
And I'll give you the rest of me too
I am willing to give you all of me.
You're the perfect man for me
You are the ideal partner for me.
I love you I do
I truly and deeply love you.
I've never felt
I have not experienced before.
Quite like this
This feeling is extraordinary and unmatched.
Good about myself
You make me feel confident and good about myself.
From my very first kiss
Since we first kissed, I knew you were the one.
I'm here when you call
I am always there when you need me.
You've got it all
You possess all the necessary qualities I need in my partner.
And confidence like I never knew
Your confidence amazes me and inspires me.
You've got a charm
You have an irresistible charm that draws me to you.
You simply disarm me every time
You have a way of disarming me with your charm and personality.
As long as u drive
As long as you are leading the way in our relationship.
I'm along for the ride
I am ready to follow you wherever you lead us.
Your the way
You are the path towards my ideal future.
I said it before
I have expressed this before and I will keep saying it.
There won't be a door
No obstacle can stop us from being together.
That's closed to us
We have each other and nothing else matters.
Putting all my trust in you
I have complete faith and trust in you.
Cause you, you'll always be true, Oh
You are always honest, faithful and true to me.
I never could have known
I could have never imagined.
This would be,
That I would have someone like you in my life.
Oh you and you alone, yeah
You are the only one for me.
Now for me
You are my present and future.
I know you're the best
You are the best thing to ever happen to me.
You've passed every test
You have proven yourself time and time again in our relationship.
It's almost too good to be true
Our relationship is so perfect that it is unbelievable.
Writer(s): Oscar Ii Hammerstein, Jerome Kern
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.