PIANIST TO THE PRESIDENTS AWARD & EVENT 2008 - Roger Williams

Roger performed for 9 US Presidents in the White House, from Truman to Bush. In recognition, on Constitution Day, September 17, 2008, Roger was presented the “PIANIST TO THE PRESIDENTS” Award by PBS's KOCE-TV, The Nixon Library, and The Orange County Forum. Roger shared his memories of the presidents and performed their favorite songs with his dedicated band of fellow musicians: Michael George, David Johnson, Ed Finn, Gary Nesteruk, and Jimmy Carnelli. This event took place in the Nixon Library's replica of the White House's East Room.
3:27 Whirlaway
9:41 All the Thing You Are
11:57 Autumn Leaves
24:37 Lara’s Theme
27:00 Yellow Bird
28:30 Impossible Dream

[@rudyagresta]

I can listen to Roger's playing for hours. True musician, wonderful human being.

[@RogerWilliamsMusic]

Me too :) Thank you Rudy.

[@Carnelli1]

Special day I will always remember! Roger was the best! Miss you Rog, I love you!

[@RogerWilliamsMusic]

A great performance by the band too! Roger could always count on all of you to give your best! Thank you Jimmy. He is deeply missed.

[@marywatson4832]

Excellent! All talented musicians!

[@ralphgreco2941]

Awsome

[@marialeemckay5480]

Admired this man immenselyI just hope i live in his time So I can watch his concert🥰 seems a very very nice and sweet person🥰

[@RogerWilliamsMusic]

Thank you, he was!!! 💕

[@mikekarren5010]

Beautiful, but oh how I wish the cameraman could SHOW HIS HANDS!!! Where do they find these idiot cameramen? This is about Roger Williams THE PIANIST and how do you think he makes this wonderful music? With his nose or gray hair? God help me!

[@RogerWilliamsMusic]

I certainly agree!!! It’s very frustrating indeed. Thank you for your comment :)