Pamela Williams has lived in Los Angeles since 1989, but it was her native … Read Full Bio ↴Pamela Williams has lived in Los Angeles since 1989, but it was her native Philadelphia -- an artistic hotbed that everyone from John Coltrane to Teddy Pendergrass to the Fresh Prince has called home -- that did so much to shape her musical personality. "Philadelphia was a great place to learn music because the city's music scene was really happening when I was growing up," the saxophonist recalls. "Philadelphia International Records was big and everyone was recording in Philly -- The O'Jays, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The Stylistics, Patti LaBelle and Grover Washington, Jr."I love this great guy named Nassar Majeed who helped me along the way.
Washington, in fact, was one of her earliest influences. Williams had been listening to soul and R&B religiously since childhood when Mr. Magic's cutting-edge blend of jazz and R&B ignited a teenage Williams' interest in jazz. "Grover's my idol," says Williams. "He laughs when I tell him that I learned to play the saxophone listening to his records, but it's true. I'd listen to Mr. Magic or Live at the Bijou and copy his solos. I think that when an artist finds his or her own style, it comes from having so many different influences. I loved everyone from The Crusaders to the Ohio Players."
Other saxmen who helped Williams develop her own sound range from David Sanborn and his mentor Hank Crawford to bebop revolutionary Charlie Parker to long-time James Brown employee Maceo Parker to the late Don Myrick -- an unofficial Earth, Wind & Fire member.
Playing with the Martin Luther King Jazz Ensemble at King High School in Philly's historic Germantown section, Williams was required to embrace both electric jazz-funk and hardcore bebop. Playing in the Ensemble's rhythm section were the improvisors who went on to become "Quiet Storm" favorites Pieces of a Dream.
By the time Williams left Philly's rowhouses and cheesesteaks for L.A.'s sun, surf and smog, she had toured extensively and internationally backing fellow Philadelphian Patti LaBelle. "My success truly stems from Patti's graciousness," says Williams. "She has wholeheartedly supported me and built me up as an artist. I have learned so much from Patti. She is an amazing woman."
While many Philly musicians have made New York their home, Williams chose L.A. primarily because of the opportunities it offers in television and film. Since moving west, Williams has been employed by Arsenio Hall on Arsenio, Jay Leno on The Tonight Show and Rick Dees on Into the Night. In addition to touring with Teena Marie and performing with Prince, Babyface and Chanté Moore, she has appeared in a wide variety of videos by artists ranging from soul veteran Barry White ("Come On") to rapper/actress Queen Latifah ("Hard Times").
Williams notes that she enjoys performing in a variety of contexts. One thing she won't embrace is the more hardcore, explicit gangster rap. "Music is so powerful, I think it should be used to uplift, not degenerate," she emphasizes. "Queen Latifah's music is very uplifting, but some of the gangster rap is too extreme. I don't want to be a part of a negative message -- especially when you consider that children may be listening. Earth, Wind & Fire were one of my all-time favorite bands because their message was so positive and uplifting. If you were feeling down, all you had to do was listen to them."
But whatever style of music she embraces, Williams is unlikely to be confined to any one genre. "Some people feel like if you aren't playing straight-ahead jazz or classical music, you aren't a serious musician," she explains. "I don't agree with that statement in its entirety. I enjoy performing in a multitude of musical styles from Latin music, jazz, R&B, hip-hop and house. Variety keeps me fresh."
Washington, in fact, was one of her earliest influences. Williams had been listening to soul and R&B religiously since childhood when Mr. Magic's cutting-edge blend of jazz and R&B ignited a teenage Williams' interest in jazz. "Grover's my idol," says Williams. "He laughs when I tell him that I learned to play the saxophone listening to his records, but it's true. I'd listen to Mr. Magic or Live at the Bijou and copy his solos. I think that when an artist finds his or her own style, it comes from having so many different influences. I loved everyone from The Crusaders to the Ohio Players."
Other saxmen who helped Williams develop her own sound range from David Sanborn and his mentor Hank Crawford to bebop revolutionary Charlie Parker to long-time James Brown employee Maceo Parker to the late Don Myrick -- an unofficial Earth, Wind & Fire member.
Playing with the Martin Luther King Jazz Ensemble at King High School in Philly's historic Germantown section, Williams was required to embrace both electric jazz-funk and hardcore bebop. Playing in the Ensemble's rhythm section were the improvisors who went on to become "Quiet Storm" favorites Pieces of a Dream.
By the time Williams left Philly's rowhouses and cheesesteaks for L.A.'s sun, surf and smog, she had toured extensively and internationally backing fellow Philadelphian Patti LaBelle. "My success truly stems from Patti's graciousness," says Williams. "She has wholeheartedly supported me and built me up as an artist. I have learned so much from Patti. She is an amazing woman."
While many Philly musicians have made New York their home, Williams chose L.A. primarily because of the opportunities it offers in television and film. Since moving west, Williams has been employed by Arsenio Hall on Arsenio, Jay Leno on The Tonight Show and Rick Dees on Into the Night. In addition to touring with Teena Marie and performing with Prince, Babyface and Chanté Moore, she has appeared in a wide variety of videos by artists ranging from soul veteran Barry White ("Come On") to rapper/actress Queen Latifah ("Hard Times").
Williams notes that she enjoys performing in a variety of contexts. One thing she won't embrace is the more hardcore, explicit gangster rap. "Music is so powerful, I think it should be used to uplift, not degenerate," she emphasizes. "Queen Latifah's music is very uplifting, but some of the gangster rap is too extreme. I don't want to be a part of a negative message -- especially when you consider that children may be listening. Earth, Wind & Fire were one of my all-time favorite bands because their message was so positive and uplifting. If you were feeling down, all you had to do was listen to them."
But whatever style of music she embraces, Williams is unlikely to be confined to any one genre. "Some people feel like if you aren't playing straight-ahead jazz or classical music, you aren't a serious musician," she explains. "I don't agree with that statement in its entirety. I enjoy performing in a multitude of musical styles from Latin music, jazz, R&B, hip-hop and house. Variety keeps me fresh."
Vibrations
Pamela Williams Lyrics
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070 Shake We're running out of time (Tick, tick, tick, tick) (Tick, ti…
@.M. Project feel your sweet vibration (vibration) and devotion(and devot…
Airtribe Vibrations The music is different here, the vibrations are d…
Axel Thesleff O wah rangiya tere rang O wah rangiya tere rang O wah…
B.SLADE Where I'm from the slate doesn't get wiped clean and…
Brandon Jenner I can see the vibrations in your hair I can hear…
croosh SIGN UP Vibrations Croosh Free spirited mommy couple of ta…
CRSB Vibrations…
D. Marie GOOD VIBRATION Lyrics VERSE Pull out the ground underneath …
DJ Dee.M I miss your smile and your walk I miss the way…
Django Django I beat a path through the jewel of the earth Behind…
E-RAYzor feel your sweet vibration (vibration) and devotion(and devot…
Ephwurd It's such a good vibration It's such a good vibration It's s…
Françoise Hardy Des pistes verglassées À peine esquissées Tous ces slaloms…
Grace & Badlove I’m dreaming of things I didn’t know existed I’m wanting thi…
Harley D Good for the medication yes, yes, yes, yes... Good for the…
Helium Vibrations everyday In the dark you feel okay Do you see t…
J. Boom 5Am oh, let's get started the way you on my…
J. Lettow Feeling feeling your vibration now I'm feeling Feeling your …
J.Lately cll this time on our side and why waste it Speak…
Jane & The Boy Walking tightropes made of lightning Like how you Move, ooh-…
K-L It all started last night Ni ale Friday She walked my way I…
loggy Got a citation for my noise violation Cuz the sound from…
M-Project Rastaman Vibrations We're gonna see all the benefits one by …
M-tric feel your sweet vibration (vibration) and devotion(and devot…
Maejor Vibrations - Maejor (Vers 1) Latley you′ve been making chan…
Michael J. Lewis [Verse] I rise up this morning, giving thanks for this new…
Montero Lately you've been making changes I see you Maybe you mispla…
NIV vibration you know…
Noah Appelhans It's a sunny afternoon Nothing but the songs of little birds…
p-rallel I woke up this morning a hopeless victim of soulful…
Sam and the Stylees Tu sais que j’fais partie d’ceux qui sont calmes C’est dans…
Sammy Deuce Feel the vibrations Riding through my mind Feel the vibratio…
Skiii Put a limit on myself with others beliefs How they know…
Smith & Mighty If you're feelin' evil vibrations Deep within your soul I be…
T.L.T It all started last night Ni ale Friday She walked my way I…
Ta-Ice せめて祈りましょう 黒人霊歌を唄いましょう 行方を見つめましょう Oh Vibration LET ME SEE YOU…
The Mel-o-tones Baby,あなたに めぐり逢えたとたん ばかだね こんなに 好きになってしまった... Ooh，Baby,いくつか 傷の…
Thunderball vibration you know…
TRiLL DYLL Every time we have a moment to get better We must…
Village S.T.O.P. Baby,あなたに めぐり逢えたとたん ばかだね こんなに 好きになってしまった... Ooh，Baby,いくつか 傷の…
Wlfpck I've got the strangest things in my head You kept me…
Xavi Metralla Coming on strong with the hardcore power Coming on strong wi…
Zap Mama tell me watcha wanna stay positive is that watcha wanna st…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Pamela Williams:
I Am Love They read you Cinderella You hoped it would come true That o…
I Can Love You Like That They read you Cinderella You hoped it would come true That o…
I've Got Love On My Mind I've got love on my mind I've got love on my…
Natural Woman Looking out on the morning rain I used to feel…
You Don't Know My Name Baby, baby, baby From the day I saw you Really, really wante…
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