NoMad Jazz Festival 2026 Events

Wayne Henderson leads with style and a clear love for the music. His group delivers tight arrangements, strong solos, and a sound that draws from Art Blakey and Lee Morgan. He has spent over four decades performing across New York City at venues such as Birdland, Smoke Jazz Club, and Lincoln Center. As a bandleader and sideman, he has shared the stage with George Benson, Jack McDuff, and Melvin Sparks. Audiences respond to the group’s energy and polish. Henderson sets the tone from the drum chair and keeps the music moving with precision and spirit.