Sweet Saxations - Pamela Williams:
Showcased on: Edition 363 - April 10th, 2005

Not sure if you've heard the word, but the first lady of sax is back!! I'm referring of course to Pamela Williams. Williams has resided in California since the late 80s, although it was her time growing up in Philadelphia that was primarily responsible for molding her musical identity.

One of her earliest influences was Grover Washington Jr. It was Grover's cutting-edge blend of jazz and R&B that first instilled Pamela with an interest in that style of playing. In high school, she joined the Jazz Ensemble and embraced both contemporary and traditional forms. She scored a few gigs & toured extensively but chose to relocate to LA in 1989, primarily because of the opportunities it afforded in film, TV, & session work. Prior to launching her career as a solo performer, Pam was the featured saxophonist with both Patti Labelle and Teena Marie. In addition, she appeared with Babyface & Sheila E, and was also featured on ... read more .

Sweet Saxations - Pamela Williams:
Featured selection on The QR: Edition 356 - March 27th, 2005
Have you ever just naturally connected with a person and their music? Well that's the way it is for me and Pamela Williams. The more that I listen to Pamela, the more obvious it becomes that Ms Williams is indeed the first lady of sax. I've long been a fan, but on The Perfect Love, her previous release Pamela took her artistry to a new level. In the process, she presented her most consistent and accomplished work to date. That is until now. Each time I go back to Sweet Saxations, her latest release, I discover something new, exciting and fresh! I've already slotted five selections for our program and can see ... check out the feature.

Fly Away With Me - Pamela Williams:
Featured on Fresh Trax: Edition 345 - - January 9th, 2005

The first lady of sax is back! Pamela has always enjoyed exhibiting the many diverse elements of her repertoire from Latin and jazz, to R&B, hip-hop and house. On The Perfect Love, her previous release (first on Shanachie Records and fourth overall) Ms Williams definitely elevated her game. In the process, she presented what may well have been her most accomplished work to that point in her career. That is until now. The terrific success of that album, prompted a follow up project and I for one couldn't be more excited! From her forthcoming Sweet Saxations cd we're pleased to present Fly Away With Me, the advance single. If this track is any indication of what lies in store on the rest ... go to the feature.