25th Anniversary Season | September 14, 2022 - April 5, 2023
Bobby Floyd
FALL 2023
Wednesday, Jan. 18
Noon
Wolfson Auditorium, Room 1261
Grammy nominee and Emmy Award winner Bobby Floyd has a successful and rewarding career. His talent puts him in demand and makes him one of the first-call pianists/organists for many well-known artists. He started his career traveling the world accompanying Ray Charles on piano and organ. Floyd has also toured nationally and internationally as organist for the Grammy Award-winning Dr. John. He was the featured pianist occupying the chair of the late, great Count Basie, accompanying his world-famous orchestra for six years.
Floyd currently makes guest appearances with Maceo and is also featured with Byron Stripling, collaborating with some of the most distinguished orchestras, including the Boston Pops, Rochester Philharmonic and Detroit Symphony.
The prestige associated with Floyd's worldwide appearances has also been witnessed at home, where he was recognized as central Ohio’s No. 1 “Favorite Musician” from 2010-2020, according to Columbus Monthly’s “Best of Columbus.” In his hometown, Floyd has been featured pianist and organist with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, and has performed with a large number of major artists for many years. He is occasionally featured with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and other arts organizations and venues throughout Ohio.
Floyd has taught at Ohio State University, Otterbein University and at the world-famous Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops as well as in his own private studio. His critically acclaimed CDs demonstrate his ability to electrify audiences and have received the highest praise from critics and musicians alike.
All concerts are free and open to the public. Live performances will take place at Wolfson Campus Auditorium, 300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132. Building 1, Room 1261. Performances will be livestreamed, except for the student ensembles.