Wayne Escoffery

About

Jazz musician who has worked with the Charles Mingus band and with his own eponymous quartet and quintet.

Before Fame

He attended Jazzmobile in New York City, the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, and the ACES Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven.

Trivia

He was awarded a scholarship to attend the Hartt School.

Family Life

He married Carolyn Leonhart in 2004 and they had a child together.

Associated With

He performed on tour with pianist and bandleader Herbie Hancock.