Roger Williams was a Steinway Artist, and in 1996 he became the first recipient of Steinway & Sons’ prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award—a singular honor that reaffirmed his iconic status in piano performance and American music.
In 2010, Roger was photographed with his historic “Roger Williams Limited Edition Gold Piano,” the first Steinway & Sons Art Case Piano ever created to honor a pianist. Designed as a permanent tribute to his artistry and legacy, the instrument stands as a symbol of Roger Williams’s enduring impact on the world of music.
About Roger
Known worldwide as “Mr. Piano,” Roger Williams rose to prominence with his iconic number-one hit “Autumn Leaves,” which remains the best-selling piano recording of all time and the only piano instrumental ever to reach No. 1 on the Billboard charts.
Billboard Magazine recognized Roger Williams as the greatest-selling pianist in recording history. His sweeping, sparkling arpeggios, brilliant technique, and warm, easy-listening arrangements made him one of the most beloved pop instrumentalists of all time.
Between 1955 and 1980, Roger achieved remarkable chart success, earning 38 hit albums and 22 hit singles. Over the course of his career, he released more than 125 albums, with 21 Gold and Platinum certifications. His Top 100 hit singles include Autumn Leaves, Born Free, The Impossible Dream, Maria, Till, Almost Paradise, Near You, Lara’s Theme (Somewhere My Love), Nadia’s Theme, and Somewhere in Time—the latter from the beloved motion picture soundtrack.
Roger earned the distinguished title “The Pianist to the Presidents,” having performed for nine U.S. presidents. He seamlessly blended pop, jazz, and classical music into a signature style that was elegant, expressive, and deeply relaxing. Celebrated for his captivating stage presence, natural charisma, and exceptional improvisational ability, Roger Williams connected effortlessly with audiences across generations and musical tastes—leaving a legacy that continues to resonate around the world.
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves is the only piano instrumental recording to reach #1 on the Billboard charts and still stands as the greatest-selling piano instrumental recording of all time.
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“Seven singles by Mr. Williams made it onto the Billboard Top 40, perhaps the best known of which — and the one that brought him stardom — was Autumn Leaves.”
Roger Williams Recordings
Roger Williams released over 125 albums and nearly 200 singles during his extraordinary career.
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Top Selling CDs available in our Music Store
Best of the Beautiful
$12.99
CD
The Twelfth Of Never - 3:00
The Way We Were - 3:30
I Honestly Love You - 4:26
The Days Of Wine And Roses - 3:40
Let It Be Me (Je T’Appartiens) - 2:15
Strangers In The Night - 3:01
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - 3:23
Alone Again (Naturally) - 2:59
Time In A Bottle - 2:35
Until It’s Time For You To Go - 3:14
This Guy’s In Love With You - 3:23
For All We Know - 2:41
Time For Tchaikovsky (Tchaikovsky ’73) - 2:18
Gentle Gentle On My Mind - 2:12
Mini Minuet - 2:47
Roger Williams in the Crystal Cathedral
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CD Tracks
Abide With Me - 4:53
Amazing Grace - 4:48
Sweet Hour of Prayer - 4:15
Beautiful Savior - 4:16
From a Distance - 3:19
A Mighty Fortress - 6:00
Claire de Lune/Dominique - 4:35
Morning Has Broken - 3:43
The Sound of Music - 4:41
The Impossible Dream - 3:00
The Possibility Thinker’s Concerto - 6:29
Vesper Hymn - 2:56
Easter Medley 2001 - 5:12
DVD Tracks
Vesper Hymn - June 19, 1983
From a Distance - Jan 28, 1996
Amazing Grace - Jan 07, 1990
Beautiful Savior - Nov 06, 1994
Dominique - Nov 09, 2003
Clair de Lune / Dominique - Feb 20, 1994
Morning Has Broken - April 13, 1980
The Sound of Music - Sept 17, 2006
Impossible Dream - Sept 17, 1995
The Possibility Thinker's Concerto - April 07, 2002
Cadenza (from Grieg Concerto) - Jan 31, 1999
Mighty Fortress - Sept 17, 1995
The Rose - March 31, 1985
Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring - Jan 21, 1990
Hymn of Autumn - Nov 08, 1998
Easter Medley - March 05, 2006
Sweet Hour of Prayer - July 11, 1993
Abide with Me - Jan 21, 1990
Pop Goes the Ivories LIVE In Concert
$12.99
CD or VHS
Hungarian Dance - 6:26
Clair de Lune / Lara's Theme (from "Dr. Zhivago") - 6:18
Take the A Train - 3:24
Embraceable You - 4:35
Girl from Ipanema - 5:37
Talk to the Animals - 3:11
Born Free / Star Wars - 3:34
Gaba - 6:49
Groovin' High - 5:23
Spanish Eyes / Theme from Love Story - 4:09
In Time / My Heart Will Go On - 11:05
Autumn Leaves - 3:53