Bio

Wayne Leechford is a multi-instrumental musician and music educator from Raleigh, North Carolina. He received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in saxophone performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts (Read Wayne's resume). He has played music professionally for over 25 years. He specializes on woodwinds, but also plays guitar, bass, and Chapman Stick. He is an active studio musician 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 performs with many musical groups including Children of the Horn, The Free Spirits Ensemble, and the Wayne Leechford Trio. He teaches saxophone and clarinet at North Carolina State University and at his private studios in Raleigh and Cary, NC.