Wayne Wilkinson, a guitarist and headliner performer, tours the United States and internationally. Wayne has performed on the national and international stages with world-class performers, jazz legends, and the President of the United States. Wayne is a Benedetto guitarist and GHS Strings artist. He is well-known for his original compositions, high-octane straight forward jazz, and innovative bebop music. Wayne was a Colorado Springs Conservatory faculty member and helped to establish the Jazz program. He also teaches master classes and clinics at Colorado State University- Pueblo. Wayne has performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, and major jazz and music festivals in the United States with the Air Force Jazz Ensembles “The Airmen of Note” and “Falconaires”, both in Washington, D.C. Quotes from Jazz greats: Wayne is the most remarkable guitarist I have ever seen. His CD, “It’s a Lark”, is some of the best guitar playing I have ever heard. Bill Watrous is a world-renowned jazz trombonist. “One helluva guitarist.” Johnny Smith, the legendary jazz guitarist. Wayne has performed with Bill Watrous and Bucky Pizzarelli. He also played with Randy Brecker. Houston Person, Nelson Rangell. Harry Allen, Lenoreraphael. Allan Viche. Bria Skonberg. Ken Paplowski. Henry Mancini. Henry Mancini. Henry Mancini. Henry Mancini. Joe Williams. Ernie Watts. James Moody. Stanley Turrentine. He has also played with President Clinton, Jack Jones and Dianne Schuur. He’s a regular performer on Earl Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz. Wayne plays the Benedetto Bimbo and Ben-Bino Jazz Guitars with GHS Strings through an Henriksen Jazz Amp or the Henriksen Bud Amp. from http://waynewilkinson.com
