Wayne began playing the drums at age 8 and for over four decades has performed as a bandleader and sought after sideman at numerous NYC venues such as Birdland, Smoke Jazz Club, Showman's, BB Kings, The Roxy Hotel, Village Gate, The Jazz Forum, NYU, Mezzrow, Churchill Grounds, Zinc Bar, Swing 46, Avery Fisher Hall, Maureen's Jazz Cellar, Smalls, Chelsea Table & Stage and The Deer Head Inn.