Charlie Parker, Grover Washington Jr., Sonny Rollins, Jerry Coker, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Donald Brown, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Gato Barbieri, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Karen Clark-Sheard, Yolanda Adams, Zim Ngqwana, Jimmy Smith, Sidney Bechet, Sonny Criss, Tina Brooks, Earth Wind and Fire, the J.B's, The Stylistics and many other artist in various genres that range from rock to indian. It does'nt matter I like it all. Well....... almost all.
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Saxophonist, Carinetist, Flautist, Composer, Actor and Educator - Will Boyd has spent most of his life performing for many audiences with a variety of groups. He is known for playing in many genre's including jazz, gospel, rock, blues, latin, neo-soul, r & b and afro beat/ reggae. A native of Orangeburg, SC, Will graduated from South State University with a degree in music business. In 1997, he was inducted into the SC State Jazz Hall of Fame. Will Boyd serves as an artist in residence for the State of South Carolina and is a member of Phi Mu Alpha professional music fraternity.
Will has performed with many artists from various genres including Glen Jones, William Bell, Fred Wesley, Donald Brown, Jerry Coker, James Moody, John Blackwell, Jeff Coffin, Ira Sullivan, Gary Foster, Suzie Kuroiwa, Debra Brown, Crystal Collins, The Four Tops, Maceo Parker, Platters, Sherrels, Coasters, Drifters, Gerald Wilson, Ron Westray, Wycliffe Gordon, Zim Ngqwana, Phil Driscol and many others.
He has performed with many college, community jazz groups as well as well known professional groups such as South Carolina State Jazz Ensemble, UT Big Band, Cleveland Jazz Machine, Clafin Univ. Jazz Orchestra, Streamliners Big Band, The Brad Walker Big Band, Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, the Lee Univ. Jazz Faculty Ensemble, the Jimmy Dorsey Big Band and the Harry James Orchestra.
Will has performed in many different countries and all over the US. In November of 2007, Will performed at the Gemenites Steel Drum anniversary with Shades of Gospel in Antigua. In August 2006, Will, along vocalist Kelle Jolly, was featured at the Muroran Jazz Cruise (see pics) in Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan as well as performed at the Day by Day Jazz club in Sopporo, Japan. Then in August of 2008, Will and Kelle returned to Muroran perform at the festival and have their wedding. Past festival performances include 3 Rivers, 4 Bridges, River Bend, Secret City, Rossini, Dogwood Arts, Kuumba, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Knoxville Jazz, and Culture Fest.
Will currently lives in Knoxville TN, where he keeps a busy schedule playing at clubs, private parties, festivals and teaching. He has recently appeared on the live album of Overcoming Faith Christian Center " The Vision". He received honorable mention in the forward of acclaimed jazz educator Jerry Coker's book " Keys Unlocked". He is also in several ensembles including Shades of Gospel featuring Dr. Marvelene Moore, The Will Boyd Project, funk jazz group Groove Therapy, fusion jazz group Dawn of Destiny, and modern New Jazz Fourtet. He is an Honorary member of legendary soul band The Exotics. He is also a member of the music staff at Caanan Baptist Church of Christ with pastor Harold A. Middlebrooke.
Will can also be seen making his acting debut on Oxygen Network's crime reinactment shows Captured, and Snapped.
For booking information or just to say hello, Will can be contacted at wdboyd1@yahoo.com.
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