Wayne Wilkinson is a jazz guitar player originally from San Antonio, Texas who now lives in Colorado Springs, CO and is a former member of the premier Air Force jazz ensemble “The Airmen of Note” based in Washington, D.C.
Prior to joining "The Airmen of Note" in 1991 he played in The Air Force Academy Band's "The Falconaires" jazz ensemble from 1983 to 1991. During that time in 1989, he was a semi finalist in the national Cognac Hennessy Jazz Search competiton. Among the venues he has performed at while in the “The Airmen of Note” & "The Falconaires" are Carnegie Hall, The White House and The Detroit Jazz Festival. Also, while in the band, He played with Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Joe Williams, Ernie Watts, James Moody, Henry Mancini and Stanley Turrentine. Other people he’s played with in his career are Jack Jones, Dianne Shure, Bob Hope, Roger Williams, Louis Belson and The Four Freshman.
He was a member of "Zach Smith & The Dixie Power Trio" which plays music of Louisiana. This nationally known group travels the country and can be heard on XM Radio, NPR and other stations.
The latest CD, “Full Circle”, is a guitar trio with special guest. Among the personnel on the recording are some of Washington DC’s finest and all world class musicians including Chuck Redd, Scott Giambusso, Michael Bowie, Byron McWilliams, Zack Smith, Bruce Swaim and Andy Kochenour.
Sorry I missed your going away bash, hope you had a blast! It was great playing with you the last couple of years. Good luck in Colorado. Stay in touch.
Hi Wayne, nice to meet you on the "space"! Thanks for the add. Really great music on your page. I'd love to hear more. Amazing sound! All the best. Carlos
Hey, Wayne! Erin and I had a blast sitting in with you on Monday night (Memorial Day) at Bossa. You have a great sound and we appreciate your allowing us the opportunity to join you that evening. Please pass along our thanks to the other guys, too.
Whats up Wayne. So you're up on crackspace, huh? It's addictive, watch out! In all seriousness though, it's always a pleasure to hear you play and even more-so to play with you. I hope we get to do even more gigs together in the near future. -
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