Wayland Pickard

Biography

This award-winning Instrumentalist, Singer, Entertainer, and Humorist is a true "Renaissance Man". Piano Recording Artist, Stage Performer, Songwriter, Composer, Actor, Author, Lecturer and Film Maker…this multi-talent from Hollywood has done it all! His unique versatility of combining comedy, music & celebrity impressions has made him a hit around the country. Wayland is a Television "Ace" Award Nominee for HBO, Cine Golden Eagle Award winner and a Billboard Song Finalist. He has been described by Jay Leno as a "sensational musician", by Dick Van Dyke as "A Great Showman" and by Phyllis Diller as "The Piano Variety-Artist of the Decade". On hearing Wayland's latest national radio release,legendary piano recording artist Roger Williams reviewed Wayland's CD, "PianOvations" writing, "Wayland plays up a storm … he's just Great!" Wayland has been featured in recordings, film and television. He has appeared on the Tonight Show, HBO and even Carnegie Hall! He's also appeared in such films as Beethoven's 5th and The Great Santini. His television credits include a recurring role in the CBS television series, "Capitol". As a composer, he's scored music for film & television. As a performer, Wayland has shared the stage with such notables as Jay Leno, Lee Greenwood, Dionne Warwick, Dick Van Dyke, Larry Gatlin, Carol Lawrence, Pam Tillis, Bill Cosby, Andy Williams, Sandi Patty, James Darren and many other celebrities. This witty and charming entertainer has been featured with Symphony Orchestras and at Performing Arts Centers around the country. He's acted in numerous shows and also served as musical director for dozens of Broadway touring shows. He has recently written an original musical comedy that will debut in Los Angeles this year. He's produced albums, award-winning commercials and even authored a best selling book. From concert halls to corporate halls, his Standing Ovation shows have delighted audiences from coast to coast!

Titles

"Stand-Up Piano" "Stand-Up Piano" is a hilarious and entertaining evening of celebrity singing impressions and outstanding piano music, perfect for Corporate or Casino entertainment. "A Piano Pops Concert" An evening of popular piano classics in the tradition of Roger Williams and Liberace, this Piano Pops Concert is presented solo, self-contained with background tracks, or with up to a full big band. "The Best Of Broadway" "THE BEST OF BROADWAY" is a singing tribute to the best Tony-Award winning music of Broadway starring Wayland Pickard & Valerie Perri. "Hooray For Hollywood" "HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD" is a dazzling theatrical musical tribute to Classic Hollywood Music from Oscar winning Movie, with a backdrop of classic movie scenes projected on the big screen. Award-winning performers Wayland Pickard & Valerie Perri take their audience on a breath-taking tour, singing and playing many favorite Academy Award Winning Hollywood Movie themes in this multi-media tribute to Cinema's Greatest Music! From Corporate to Concert Halls "Comedy At The Symphony" "COMEDY AT THE SYMPHONY" is an evening of music & comedy in the PBS tradition of Victor Borge starring award-winning, piano-humorist & recording artist, Wayland Pickard.