Bio

Wayne Leechford is a multi-instrumental musician and music instructor based in Raleigh, North Carolina. He received Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the North Carolina School of the Arts (Read Wayne's resume). He has played music professionally for over 20 years. He specializes on woodwinds, but has also played guitar, bass, and Chapman Stick. He has extensive studio recording experience and has been featured on many commercially released recordings over the years (see discography). His sax playing was featured in the film trailer for Warner Brothers, The Whole Nine Yards (click here to listen). He performed for President Bill Clinton at the White House in 1995 (click here for pictures). His appearances have included live television and radio broadcasts. In addition, he has performed for many musical theater productions (click here for theater credits).

Wayne Leechford currently performs with many musical groups including Children of the Horn, Raleigh Saxophone Quartet, The Free Spirits Ensemble, North Carolina Wind Orchestra, Orquesta GarDel, and the Wayne Leechford Trio. He teaches saxophone and clarinet at Ravenscroft School, NC State University, and at his private studios in Raleigh and Cary, NC.