Bio

Born into a musical bloodline, at the age of six, Buff sparked an interest for singing, drums and playing brass instruments. By the age of twelve, he developed more of a passion to play the trombone and decided to focus on mastering the slide. As a student of Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, his gift allowed him to perform with the Philadelphia All-City Jazz Band, jazz sensation Pieces of a Dream, and the legendary Count Basie Band. He was also able to attend jazz workshops instructed by the celebrated jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. Years later, Buff worked with the Prince of Gospel, Pastor John P. Kee and was featured as a soloist on the Strength and New Divine Destiny projects. This extraordinary artist has worked with Calvin Richardson, and performed with Willie Clayton, Dave Hollister and Miles Jaye. He\\\\\\\'s headlined for numerous artists including Shirley Caesar, Helen Baylor, The Williams Brothers, Charles Wollfork, Vashawn Mitchel, Angela Christie, the SOS Band, Jazmine Sullivan, Kevon Edmonds of the group After 7, Faith Evans, Walter Beasley and Boney James. He has released seven independent projects and has hosted a jazz radio show titled Jazzable Moments with Mr. Bonejazz on WGIV 103.3 FM, 1370 AM in Charlotte, North Carolina. He continues his career as a trombonist, independent recording artist and CEO of Bonejazz Entertainment.