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THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA | 2016-2017 45 Bobby Floyd’s talent has launched him into a very rewarding career, putting him in demand and making him one of the favorite, first-call pianists/ organists for many well-known artists. He has traveled the world accompanying Ray Charles on piano and organ. He currently makes guest appearances with some of the most distinguished orchestras, including the Boston Pops, Rochester Philharmonic, and Detroit Symphony. He is presently the feature pianist for the world-famous and legendary Count Basie Orchestra. He also tours nationally and internationally as organist for the Grammy Award winning Dr. John. The prestige associated with Floyd’s worldwide appearances can also be witnessed at home. In his hometown, Columbus, Ohio, Floyd is the feature pianist and organist with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, which is under the direction of Byron Stripling and where Floyd has performed with a large number of major artists. He is occasionally featured with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and other arts organizations and venues throughout Columbus and Ohio. He has also completed several recordings that can be purchased at many of the major online services including Amazon.com, iTunes, and CDBaby. Floyd’s recordings and live performances demonstrate his ability to electrify audiences and have received the highest praise from critics and musicians alike. BYRON STRIPLING Trumpet BOBBY FLOYD Keyboard A powerhouse trumpeter, gifted with a soulful voice and a charismatic onstage swagger, Byron Stripling has delighted audiences i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y. As soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Stripling has performed frequently under the baton of Keith Lockhart, as well as been a featured soloist on the PBS television special, Evening at Pops, with conductors John Williams and Lockhart. Currently, Stripling serves as artistic director and conductor of the highly acclaimed Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Since his Carnegie Hall debut with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops, Stripling has emerged as one of America’s most popular symphony pops guest artists, performing with the Boston Pops, National Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Cincinnati Pops, and Dallas Symphony, to name a few. He has been a featured soloist at the Hollywood Bowl and performs at jazz festivals throughout the world. An accomplished actor and singer, Stripling was chosen to star in the lead role of the Broadway bound musical Satchmo. Many will remember his cameo performance in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and his critically acclaimed performance in the 42nd Street production of From Second Avenue to Broadway. Millions have heard his trumpet and voice on commercials, theme songs, and soundtracks. Stripling earned his stripes as lead trumpeter and soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Thad Jones and Frank Foster. He has also played and recorded extensively with the bands of Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Dave Brubeck, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Louis Bellson, and Buck Clayton. Stripling was educated at the Eastman School of Music and Interlochen Arts Academy. A resident of Ohio, Stripling lives in the country with his wife, Alexis, and their beautiful daughters.


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