William Hollifield is one of Atlanta’s up and coming musicians and is well versed in jazz, classical, rock, pop, and show music. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, clubs across the U.S., international jazz festivals, pit orchestras, concert halls, as well as touring with his own groups.
He began playing Saxophone when he was six years old, and is also proficient on Flute, Alto flute, Clarinet, and Bass clarinet. He is a skilled player, writer, arranger, and teacher, having taught privately for the past six years. William held principle positions in the orchestra and jazz and symphonic bands throughout his Middle, High School, and College careers.
He was a two-time Georgia All-State Symphonic Band winner. William completed his senior year of high school joint enrolled at Georgia State University playing in GSU’s top big band. William graduated Cum Laude from University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music with a degree in Jazz Performance having played with greats like Kevin Mahogany, Nicholas Payton, John Fedchock, Bob Washut, and The American Horn Quartet. Will recently completed his Masters Degree in Jazz Performance at Georgia State University School of Music.
at 3142 Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker will host the Will Hollifield Jazz & Blues Combo tonight, Sunday, June 24 at 7 p.m.
