Biography

     Wingard began studying saxophone at age eleven, in his native Wilberforce, Ohio. Formal teachers include:

• Mr. Bill Schumacher, (Xenia,OH)
• Dr. Bill Denza (Columbus, OH)
• Professor Edward Petersen (Covington, LA)
• Eddie Daniels (Santa Fe, NM)

     Wingard holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Wilberforce, Ohio's Central State University, and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of New Orleans.

     Noted jazz luminaries with whom Wingard has shared the stage include the following:

• Norris Turney
• Ellis Marsalis
• Delfeayo Marsalis
• Jason Marsalis
• Dr. Lonnie Smith
• Donald Harrison
• Kurt Elling
• Bobby Shew