WELCOME TO JAZZ FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Thanks for taking the time to find out about Jazz For All Occasions. Listen to the music samples while you're here but know that we have hundreds of other selections in our repetoire.

DALT 'S THEME IS A WINNER -- Saturday, July 28 2007
Dalt's theme was recently selected as "Grand Prize Winner" in a theme song contest for The Artys, a gala annual Solano County theater awards show. For details go to The Artys To hear the theme click Hear Theme

"CIRCLE of KEYS" -- Friday, June 29 2007
Teachers: Make your classroom clock work for you!! Order this simple kit that will teach your students all the major keys, their signature, their relative minor, and enharmonics. Kids WILL check the clock, you may as well have it be educational. Only $12.50 for kit. Contact Dalt (e-mail) to order.

New For 2007 -- Tuesday, February 15 2005
We've added a wonderful vocalist, Tranishia Gholston. We are blessed to have her on the stage with us. After the first tune you'll be begging for more. Listen to some of the music clips(Tranishia & Quartet) and go to "Bio" to learn more about her.

We also perform under the name of "Swingology," providing "big band and swing era" dance music of 20's, 30's, & 40's.



Our "Holiday Jazz 2004" CD is still available. It was recorded "live" at the Pinole Senior Center, December 11,2004 by an outstanding A/V crew from the City of Pinole. Selections include: Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer,Winter Wonderland,I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus(bossa),*Deck The Halls(samba),*O Tannenbaum,*God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,The Christmas Song,Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.
* = Instrumental

Price: $14.00 (includes shipping). Call or e-mail for orders (see "Contact" page).

Who Are We? -- Sunday, August 1 2004
The Dalt Williams Quintet featuring vocalist Tranishia Gholston, is a "swinging" group of musicians committed to performing America's #1 art form.....JAZZ. These talented musicians are particularly skilled in performing the great American popular music written in the period of 1920 to 1960 (which lends itself well to the jazz genre). Be it Dixieland, Swing, BeBop, Latin, or just plain Blues; the Dalt Williams group with Tranishia Gholston are versatile in performing the many styles of jazz.

With a collective total of 175 years performing jazz, they have a wide variety of experiences performing in club, dance, touring, concert, and festival venues. Among some of the notable musicians they have performed with are Bay Area Jazz Ensemble, Charlie Barnet, Tony Bennett, Joe Dodge, Ella Fitzgerald, Vince Guaraldi, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Quincy Jones, Buddy Morrow, Eddie Peabody, Norbert Stachel, Ed Thigpen, Al Trobbe, and Claude Thornhill.

Formed by Dalt Williams in 2001, the group has been featured in the Burlingame Art & Jazz Festival, Vallejo Jazz Festival, Vallejo Jazz Cruises, Suisun Sunday Jazz Series, Vacaville Jazz Festival, Fairfield Candy Festival, Vallejo, Benicia, and Fairfield Library Concerts, and numerous other jazz venues in Northern California.

When you hear this group, don't be surprised if you feel a strong urge to tap your toe's. Guaranteed to "swing," they are "toe tappin', finger snappin' good."

-- Sunday, August 1 2004


While you are listening to samples, listen to Bossa (titled "Perspective"), Politically Correct, and Baby's In A Funk. They are original compositions of mine.

Speaking of listening.....I want to share with you a fantastic website. It's called Bebop 24/7 That's right, jazz all the time, no commercials, no comments! Here's the link Bebop24x7

You should know this site was created by former student and Outstanding Benicia High Panther Band Drum Major PAT BOYLAN(BHS Class of 87). "Great Job Pat"