Below are people, their talents, their businesses, avocations and skillsets that have enabled me to pursue a life's career in music. Musicians, artists, teachers, producers, songwriters, recording engineers, company leaders, performers, sentient beings and music lovers. I am very grateful for these connections that have inspired me, motivated me, and enabled me to earn a living through music-related endeavors. Thank you!
Many of these people have become lifelong friends. Some are gone now from our physical realm yet my memory of them remains and inspires me daily.
Mom & Dad
Aunt Lil
Mrs. Clark
Private Piano Teacher
Mrs. McCarthy
Pardee Elementary (grades 1-6)
Russ Thomas
Ridgewood Jr. High
Jean Hickey
Ridgewood Jr. High
Dan Patrylak
Eastman School of Music
Al Castle
Eastridge High Music Dept.
Mike LeClair
Dean Pratt
Helmut Dietrich
Pastor
Vince Jan (Giancursio)
Fine Recording Studio
Fine Records
Rochester NY
Ron Damico
Organist
Christ the Good Shepherd
Wendy
Suzanne
Tim Sullivan
Walter Kennedy
Benson's Music
Lou Richards
Documentary Films Producer/Director
Mark Philips
Barry Keiner
Sister Jean
Nazareth College Music Dept.
The Show Stoppers
Don Potter
Bat McGrath
Jay Capozzi
Tony DeZago
Greg Barton
The Beau Brummels
The Left Banke
The Byrds
Bat McGrath & Don Potter
The Bitter End
147 Bleecker St
Greenwich Village
House of Guitars
Bruce, Armand, Blaine Schaubroeck
AES Show - NYC - Jacob Javits Ctr.
AKG
ALESIS
AMPEX
ARGOSY consoles
ASUS PC Motherboards
Auralex Acoustics
Baldwin Pianos
Boynton Pro Audio
B.Rich Company
Bill Richards
behringer
Greg Hendershott
Cakewalk & SONAR
Creative Labs
DigiTech
Disc Makers
Edirol by Roland
Electro-Voice
fostex
Galaxy Audio
Gator Cases
Groove Tubes
Hosa audio cables
iConnectivity
JBL
JL Cooper
Kawai
Kimball Pianos
Korg
Kurzweil
lexicon
Mackie
M-Audio
McCauley Sound
Microsoft
MIDI Solutions
MIX Magazine
MOTU
NAMM Show - Anaheim, CA
Panasonic
Passport Designs
PreSonus
ProCo Sound
QSC Audio
Quik Lok
cockos - Reaper DAW
RODE Microphones
Samplitude
Samson Audio
Schimmel Pianos
Sennheiser
Shure
Switchcraft Pro Audio
Tascam/Teac
PC Audio
Voyetra
Sequencer Plus
Ultimate Support
whirlwind
Yamaha Pro Audio
Jeff Smith
Yamaha Pro Synths
Gary Grabowski
Jim Gombatto - Guitar
Ron Alessi
Jim Culp - Keyboards/Vocals
Terry Lasponara - Drums/Vocals
Dave Schumaker
Boris
Tasha
w/Mom, Suzanne & me
Amy Schumaker
(Amy Sue Wilcox)
Don & Becky Colburn
Frank & Larry Moore
Andrea Contestible-Piazza
Vocalist
Phyl Contestible
Vocalist - Reverend Mother
Sarah Lentini
Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester
Alan Jones & Phyl Contestible
Michael Laiacona
Earle Jerris (Terwilliger)
Sandcastle Studio
West Irondequoit, NY
Greg Sullivan
Penny Arcade
Jim Guarnere
Dee (Deanna Mae) Guarnere
Vivian Lunt
Frenchboro, ME
Lillian Lunt
Frenchboro, ME
Dee Carstensen
Dick Zicari
Rick Zicari
John Conti
Cora-Lexie-Sierra
Iron Smoke - Fairport NY
06-17-2025
It's MY PARTY
Cora-Lexie-Sierra
It's My Party
Buntsy's Webster, NY
09-07-2025
Cora-Lexie-Sierra-Sawicki
It's My Party at Irondequoit Town Hall
Farmer's Market
08-21-2025
It's My Party at The Square Root - Boston
IPO (Intl. POP Overthrow) - David Bash
11-15-2025
It's My Party at Pineapple Jacks -Gates, NY
01-17-2026
Setting up pre-show
Maxine, Ken, sawicki
It's My Party
Pineapple Jacks, Gates NY
01-17-2026
It's My Party
Irondequoit Town Hall Farmer's Market
08-21-2025
It's My Party Band
I Want To Love Him So Bad
sawicki & Billy Eberts
It's My Party Band
At Buntsy's Webster NY
09-07-2025
Billy Eberts
Janine Eberts
Brian Eberts
Dan Mayer
Dan Duggan
Sergio Cruz
Brian Eggleston
Cindy Miller
Sue Aloisio
Webster Central Schools
Jack Prewitt
Audio Engineer-Recording Studio
Larry Miller
Bass Guitar
Holidome
Henrietta, NY
Andy Ryckaert
D-Squared
Dick Callari & Dave Profeta
Jack Allocco
Meet The Music Man - Jack Allocco
Tina Albright
Ray Wopperer
Andy Williams
Judith Ranalatta
Miche Fambro
Jesse Sprinkle
Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper Studios - Bergen, NY
Liz Collins
Mike Mutter
Phil Clendeninn
Yamaha Product Specialist
Lisa Barnes (Wright)
Music Department Chair at Allendale Columbia
Naomi Blowers
David Accorso
Drummer
Jan Zoesch
Music Teacher - Honeoye Falls-Lima
Monica Stankewicz
Music Teacher - Honeoye Falls-Lima
Mr. Mike's Viking Restaurant & Nightclub
Mike Boyko
Kathryn Ann "Cappy" Sexton
McGahn's Nearly Famous Pub
Clem McGhan
Gary Zefting
Music Recording Technology-FLCC
Music America Studios-Rochester,NY
Mike Crumb
Mick Guzauski
Malcom Kirby Jr
Northeastern Productions
Pete Patall
Bill Pifer
Jack Hamilton
Hamilton A/V
Thomas O. Plinzke
Don Cole
Doug & Gary - The Happy Pirates
Chris Guarnere
Dick Leschhorn
Phil Geiger
Seth Waltz
The White Hots
Thom Dorren
Martin Dorren
Joe Grymin
Dave Mancini
Phil Bariteau
Naples Central School
Music Dept. Chairman
Scott Kickbush
Music Teacher
Naples Central Schools
Naples, NY
Hendersonville Community Band
North Carolina
Georgianna Wilt
(Daughty)
Naples, NY
Ethan Porter
John Voelkl
Kendall Wilt
Dan Sheedy
Eric Moon
Rich Cooley
Steve Greene
Janet McKie
Dave Tinney
Jim Nelson
Keyboards
Jeff Taylor
Dave Spinelli (Spinner)
Joe Barnes
What's Real Unlimited
Matt Guarnere
Patty Powers
Mickey Finn's
Tim Flaherty
Spinergy
Mary & Gary Reeves
The Campbell Brothers
Mike Pallini
Bob Pizzutiello
Bill Robbins-Founder/CEO of Visual Impressions
Wizardwork Studios - Kevin Lootens
Norm Provvidenza
Darryl Cathey
Steve D'Annunzio
Brian Warner - Warner Advertising Inc
Victor Antonetti
Antonetti Productions
Gap Mangione
Sound Source
Rob Storms & John Castronova
Joe Pizzo
Stephen Vlasak
Kathy (Kate) Silverman
Joel Silverman
Silverfish Audio
Duke Jupiter
Guy Nichols
Bob Morasse
John Agnello
Bob Andressi
Casey Filiaci
Tim Henke
John Cammarosano
Greg Prevost
Andy Babiuk
John Peters
Jon-Paul Boucher
Phil Naro (Sampognaro)
Marshall Styler
Ed Giorgianni
Sonnenberg, Canandaigua NY
Paul Kanack
Smith Opera House, Geneva NY
Wegmans
Joanie Simmons
Joe Teresi
Tom Passamonte
Joe Passamonte
Bruce Childs
Rob Goodling
Jamie Marvel
Hilliard Johnson
Bob Meadows
Nocturne - Robert Charles Meadows III
Adagio - Robert Charles Meadows III
Claire de Lune - Robert Charles Meadows III
Kevin C. Donley
Rochester Gas & Electric
Ron Mesh
Advanced Audio Services
Kevin Farrell
Mel Helitzer
Naples Central School District
Roberts Wesleyan University
Shuffles Limousine Service Inc.
Rush Henrietta School District
Greece Central School District
Christy Wopperer
Larry Cobado
Marie Cobado
Nancy Wilder
Janet Reiter
Kathy Dodge
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars
Richard Wilder
Doug O'Brien
Jay Manfredi
Primo Mussumeci
Tom Aquilina
Fred Cardella
Moondance Music
Jim Cardella
Dale Masters
Cool Club & The Lipker Sisters
Dan Wopperer
Forever and a Day ©wopperer
Bill Blind
Jim Drew
Nick Adams
Joan Burton
Ronnie Leigh
Mariano Longo
Rick Whitney
Dave Zaskoda
Pete Wrue (and Rachael)
Pittsford, NY Schools
Dave Hodson Audio Systems
Nick Vecchioli
Sarah Smith
Mark Zeger
Dave McGuire
Eleanor Rideout
FLCC - Music Recording Studios
Mark Schneider
Tom Drew
Paul Runfola
Rudy Valentino Jr
Kristen Shiner-McGuire
Karl Richardson
Tony Mancuso
Jeff Gilhart
Ross Falzone
Greg Walker
Aaron Lipp
Rosa Avila
Tish Diaz
Mary Ann Daversa
Rickey Ellis
Mark Manetta
Ted Lincoln
Keyboards/Piano/Organ
Carl Labate
Rainbow Talent Agency
Robert Collister
Watchfire Music
Bobby DiBaudo
Shawn Harnish
James Allan Burruto
Orchard Hill Studios - Scottsville NY
Dan Wopperer - Jim Sawicki
Schimmel Grand
Fran Cardella
Peace of Mind © cardella
Dreamin' Keeps You Happy © cardella
For Paula Marie © cardella
Pete Merlo
Gary Culotta
Larry Garlington
Marty Owens (Ioannone)
Steve Harrow
Marco Amadio
Fred DiCesare
Key Music
Herb Smith
Ed Mandara
Mr. Birch Cartoons
Terry (Spanky) Haschmann Swing Orchestra
Video of Spanky Haschmann Swing Orchestra
Danny Labbate
Popsicle © sawicki
John Allison
Jules Corcimiglia
Bob Martin
Glen Cummings
Ryan Johnson
Dave Arenius
Aleks Disljenkovic
Ray Paul
G. T. Sweeney (Duffy)
Greg Andrews
Joe Galante
In Loving Memory 1951-2006
Stephen Galante
Kevin Lootens
Todd East
Steve Bartolotta
Long Time Comin' © bartolotta
Ted Peck
Don Mancuso
Kara Mandara
Kevin Hart
Paul Hofmann
Scott Kreyer
Kris Larson
Suzanne Farley
Gerry Sherwood
Audio Integrity
Danny Lomenzo
Noteworthy Music Productions Inc.
Jim Richmond
Robert Hobstetter
Joe Blackburn
John Dretto
Pastor Samme Palermo
Jake Glasgow
Samba On Sunday © wopperer
from Space & Time CD (sawicki/wopperer)
Majestics
Dave Profeta
Daevid Vincent
Tony Padilla
Mike Pagano
Ken Gardner
Pete Shelton - (Captain Nemo)
Jim Ruddy
Tom Bruce
Dick VanNess
Jan Michael Nace
April Laragy Stein
Andy Calabrese
Majestics
Deb Sorensen
Alex Piterman
Mike Gladstone
Don Torpey
Emmett Ientilucci
Bill Thompson
Ashly Audio
Deb Randyn
Tom Donald
Mike Updaw
Joe Chiappone
John Giotto
IMP-main
Bill Tiberio
Bruce Pilato
Eaton Sales Associates
Charlie Eaton
Flora Focarino (Allen)
Angel of Song - © focarino (allen)/sawicki
Hold On - © sawicki/focarino (allen)
Jerry Falzone
Fingerlakes Multimedia
(FLMM)
Tony Gross
GFI
Andy Williams - UK tour
Moon River Theatre - Branson MO
FLCC - Canandaigua, NY
Geoff Smith
Jerry Brongo
Mick George
Barb George
Bob Potter at FLCC
FLCC
Bob Potter
Cabin Fever Recording
Roxy's Music Store - Batavia, NY
Rose Caccamise
Casperjohn
Mark Gage - Vapourspace
Webster Central School District
Webster, NY
Gates-Chili High School
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Eastman School of Music
Ron Stackman
Mike Cosco
Ryan Brodesser
Fred Costello
Allendale Columbia School
Paul Wopperer
Joseph Ross
Piano Technician
Pro Guitarist
Curtis Kendrick
Jazz Recording Artist
Producer
Pro Drummer
Joe Santora
Krista Marie
Matt Quistorf
Mr. Mustard
New Math
The Chesterfield Kings
I Ain't No Miracle Worker
(audio recorded at Sandcastle Studios)
Starting Gate Press
Ann Morgan
Personal Effects
Dave Hayden
Paul Perri
The Little Trolls - Batavia, NY
Richard Fink IV
City Church - Batavia NY
Megiddo Church
Majesty-God's Word of Promise
Our Lady of Mercy - Grades 6-12
Songs for the Promised Land (Payatas)
Father Jim Hewes
CNC Technical Services, Inc.
Parity Productions
Electronic Field Productions (EFP)
Great2Skate - Pamela Warren
PSA Master Coach
The Act & Art of Blade to Ice - Mary Emes
The Crazy Fleas
Mick George - Drums
John Agnello - Bass & Vocals
Bob Morasse - Guitar
Jim Sawicki - Keys & Vocals
Someone To Lay Down Beside Me (Karla Bonoff)
Pops
Danny Labbate - Sax
Terry (Spanky) Haschmann - Drums/Vocals
Jon-Paul Boucher - Keys/Vocals
Jim Sawicki - Keys/Vocals
Popsicle © sawicki
The Minutemen
Chuck Deering - Guitar
Ray Alexander - Drums
Jim Sawicki - Guitar
The Thatch
Mike LeClair - Drums
Jim Houck - Guitar/Vocals
Paul Osbourne - Bass
Jim Sawicki - Guitar/Vocals
Richie Smith - Guitar/Keys/Vocals
Spice
Greg - Drums/Vocals
Ted Peck - Bass
Chuck Hebing - Guitar/Vocals
Jim Sawicki - Keys/Vocals
Franklin & Roosevelt
Bob Schellinger - Gtrs
Jim Sawicki - Gtrs/Vocals
Fran Cardella - Flute/Gtrs/Vocals
Peace of Mind © cardella
Dreamin' Keeps You Happy © cardella
Saffron
Photo above (l. to r.)
Dick Schellinger - Percussion/Vocals
Jim Sawicki - Gtrs/Vocals
Bob Schellinger - Gtrs
Fran Cardella - Flute/Vocals/Gtr
Beggarman's Day © cardella
Uniformed and Obedient © cardella
Epitaph © cardella
Stonehenge
Fred Cardella - Bandleader/Trumpet
Bruce Childs - Drums
John Agnello - Bass/Vocals
Dale Masters - Guitar/Vocals
Jim Sawicki - Keys/Vocals
(Photo - top to bottom)
Dale - Bruce
Jim
John
Fred
Chuck Hebing
Just Like A Woman
© hebing/sawicki
Roy Stein
Romantic Lies (© Roy Stein)
Vocals-sawicki
Vince Ercolamento
(Above photo - left to right)
Jay Manfredi - drums
Jim Sawicki - Keys/Guitar/Vocals
Ray Paul - Guitar/Vocals
Bob Matter - Bass
Jay Manfredi-Bob Matter-RayPaul-Jim Sawicki
Ragamuffin
Paul Perri - Bass
Burlesque
Doug O'Brien - Bass Guitar
Jim Sawicki - Keys/Vocals
Kenny Stiles - Lead Singer
Bob Morasse - Guitar
Jay Manfredi - Drums/Vocals
WITZ
Video of Record Boy & Runner (© Bruce Pilato & WITZ)
Witz - w/ Bruce Pilato
Jay Manfredi - Drums/Vocals
Doug O'Brien - Bass
Bob Morasse - Guitar
Jimmy Sawicki - Keys/Vocals
Jon-Paul Boucher - Keys
Dr. Boogie
Jabberwocky - Syracuse University
Blackfriars Theatre
