Artist description Wayne Gerard is a guitarist/producer/remixer. His music is a groove-oriented, moody, smooth mix of Blues, R&B, HipHop and Electronica. His playing has been described as a mix between Pat Metheny and BB King.

Music Style Smooth Jazz

Musical Influences To many to name

Similar Artists Pat Metheny, Jeff Golub, Lee Ritenour, Mike Stern, Earl Klugh, Neal Schon, Santana, Jeff Beck, Larry Carlton, Bob James, David Sanborn

Artist History Wayne Gerard is an internationally known artist who has performed/recorded with such diverse artists as Bob James, Dave McMurray, Patti Smith, Stevie Wonder, Wayne Kramer, David Sanborn, Grover Washington, Geri Allen, Lenny White, Earl Klugh and Kirk Whalum.

Instruments Guitar/Composer

Albums The Reason, Outside In, All of the Above

Press Reviews Wayne has had the honor of being one of Jeff Lorber's Top 5 favorite mp3.com artists! He has been one of the "Featured Artists" on mp3.com. His song "Naked" was MP3's "Featured R&B/Jazz/Blues Song" for the week of 9/27/99 to 10/3/99! Nitevision was "The Featured song of the Day" on mp3.com on 9/19/99! You can currently hear more of Wayne on:-Bob James -"Joy Ride"(Warner Bros.) -David McMurray -"Peace Of Mind"(Hip Bop) - Olu - "Baby Can't Leave It Alone"(Gee Street)(Remix) - Afro Cubano Chant - "Essence All Stars"(Silva Screen) - Hip Bop and Smooth - Various (Hip Bop) - Bluzeum - "Darker Shade of Night"(Remix)(Telarc) Mesa/Bluemoon recording artist Jeff Golub says "Wayne plays great guitar! I am very impressed!"; Monthly Detroit says "Wayne is an eye and ear magnet"; John Barron from Hour Magazine says "Wayne is a brilliant soloist who makes great use of the spotlight!"; Wayne was chosen as Riffage.com's "Featured Jazz Artist of the Week" for the week of 7/30 - 8/6 and has been number 1 on the Riffage Jazz Top 40 numerous times. Wayne is endorsed by The Sonic Network(http://www.hruskaudio.com).

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Location Lathrup Village, MI - USA

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