The trombonist was born on January 18th in Greenville SC. At the age of five, he sparked an interest for singing, drums and playing brass instruments. Never loosing his passion for music during his growth, he performed in school bands and displayed his gift in his father’s church. By the age of twelve he developed more of a passion to play the trombone and decided to focus on mastering the slide.
Henry went on to develop his skills by playing in school bands, organizing and directing church bands as well as choirs. As a student at Martin Luther King jr. High School in Philadelphia Pa., he performed in the Concert Band, The Martin Luther King Jazz Band and The Philadelphia All-City Jazz Band
at various social and political events.
at various social and political events.
His gift allowed him to attend jazz workshops instructed by the celebrated jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, perform with jazz sensation Pieces of a Dream as well as the legendary Count Basie Band. Henry has also worked with the Prince of Gospel, Pastor John P. Kee and featured as a soloist on the
Strength and New Divine Destiny projects.
Strength and New Divine Destiny projects.
He founded and organized a group of musicians known as Anointed Jazz that toured for eight years and performed as the opening act for artists such as Shirley Caesar, Helen Baylor, The Williams Brothers, saxophonist Angela Christie, Charles Wolfork and many more. As an independent artist, he has opened for the SOS Band, Jasmine Sullivan and Kevon Edmonds of After 7, Willie Clayton and Dave Holister.
Henry has released a total of four independent projects titled “The X change”, “Inspiration”, “Genesis I”, "Bone jazz Review” and his latest release “Awaken". He continues to receive radio air play and great reviews in various cities on the East and West Coast. Henry Dillard continues his career as a trombonist, independent recording artist, founder and director of a band called “Unique Blend” and CEO of Bonejazz Productions.
Tracklist:01. Awaken [02:42]
02. Whatcha Gonna Do [03:58]
03. Bonejazz [03:13]
04. My Business [03:08]
05. Feel Like Making Love [04:51]
06. Paradise [05:54]
07. Free Your Mind [04:02]
08. Driven [05:49]
09. Free [03:54]
10. Atonement [05:57]
11. Wanna Be With You [03:42]
12. Jamaican Jazz [05:09]
13. Right Here [03:49]
14. Momentum [04:21]
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