MEET THE MAN BEHIND THE STICKS
WAYNE HENDERSON
This NYC artist began playing the drums at the age of 8. He then moved to the NYC area where he began playing in the The Garden of Prayer Church under the direction of Bishop William James Robinson in Bronx, NY. His jazz inspiration began the very first time he heard the great drummer Grady Tate who performed with Jimmy Smith. He was also impressed with the big band swing style of Buddy Rich, Count Basie's Orchestra and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Over the next four decades Henderson has performed at 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 and Chelsea Table & Stage.
WATCH WAYNE LIVE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday May 7th, 2022
performing with vocalist
Annette St. John
Andrew Freedman Home
1125 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10452
9:00pm & 11:00pm
Friday May 13th, 2022
performing with vocalist
Mr. Tony Middleton
Arthur's Tavern
57 Grove Street
New York, NY 10014
7:30pm to 9:00pm
SATURDAY, May 14th, 2022
Wayne Henderson Sextet
The Ossie Davis Theater
at the
New Rochelle Public Library
1 Library Plaza
New Rochelle, NY 10801
5:30pm - 7:30pm
BOOK WAYNE
Looking for more than entertainment and more of an experience? Book Wayne for your next event and let him bring you back to the heart of authentic jazz!
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
ABOUT THE WAYNE HENDERSON EXPERIENCE
Bill Easley, saxophonist
A lot of drummers "keep time" which is an oxymoron. You can't keep time?
Wayne plays time!
Alton Steve Gibson III
Fine all around drummer. I enjoy watching his technique on the skins and as a drummer myself he keeps me inspired to play the jazz licks.
John Colianni, jazz pianist
Wayne Henderson is well-known for his superior technique on drums, which he combines with a driving, infectious, rhythmic pulse. He's musically versatile, but still maintains an identifiable sound and style. A top rank player.
