Wayland Pickard

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 multitalent from Hollywood has done it all! His unique versatility of combining comedy, music and 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 Duller as The Piano Variety-Artist of the Decade. He has been featured in recordings, film and television. Wayland has appeared on the Tonight Show, HBO and even Carnegie Hall! Hes also appeared in such films as Beethovens 5th and The Great Santini. His television credits include a recurring role in the CBS television series, Capitol. As a composer, hes scored music for film and 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. Hes acted in numerous shows and also served as musical director for dozens of Broadway touring shows. Hes has recently written an original musical comedy that will debut in Los Angeles this year. Hes 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!