My Brother’s Keeper

NYFOS Records | 2026

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Vocalist | Composer | Pianist | Arranger

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A landmark collaboration exploring brotherhood, history, and

identity through the voices of six acclaimed Black male artists.

Features Williams’s original works Americana and Hold Fast to Dreams.

 

 

People’s World

“A tour de force of shaping a vocal character, done to perfection by Jorell Williams.”

San Francisco Classical Voice
“And Rachel J. Peters’s 2011 screamingly funny masterpiece, Santa Ain’t Black, wraps outrage, humor,

and joy into one unforgettable package. You must hear Jorell Williams perform this song!”

Textura
“A rousing rendition of Harry Revel’s Guiding Me Back Home by Williams-Ali and Parrish is a highlight, as is Williams’s performance of Rachel Peters’s uproarious crowd-pleaser Santa Ain’t Black.”



 

La Ville Morte

Pentatone | 2026

 

Alexandre

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The world premiere recording of Nadia Boulanger’s La Ville Morte,

recorded in New York with Talea Ensemble and featuring an

international cast of artists.

 

BBC Music Magazine

“The cast of four are magnificent.”​

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OperaWire

“The performance is exemplary, and I found the Pentatone CD delightful from start to finish.”

 

MyScena

“Alexandre is Canada-based baritone Jorell Williams. He offers a very solid performance.”

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In Real Life

American Modern Recordings | 2022

 

Baritone Soloist

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A contemporary song-cycle album by composer Robert Paterson

and librettist David Cote, featuring Williams in In Real Life II and

the concluding duet Extraordinary, with soprano Marnie Breckenridge

and American Modern Ensemble conducted by Steven Osgood.

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Fanfare Magazine

"Soprano Marnie Breckenridge and baritone Jorell Williams bring considerable vocal and dramatic commitment to the work. 

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Take Effect

“Jorell Williams steps in on vocals by track 6, where the rockin’ mood of ‘Ain’t No Frog’ allows his baritone to shine playfully…”

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