Bill Ware
Vibraphonist, composer, producer, and band leader.
Bill Ware is known around the world as a master vibraphonist, performing for decades with his various ensembles, as a founding member of The Jazz Passengers and Groove Collective, and on tour with Steely Dan from 1993 – 1995. His full-time career as a performance musician includes working with and learning from experienced producers and engineers and eventually building his own studio. Bill has written hundreds of compositions, including jazz works, symphonic classical works and several film scores. He composes for these mediums exclusively with his production studio tools. He is also known as an innovator with the use of electric pedal effects on the vibraphone, creating a unique and experimental sound with electronic effects.
About Bill Ware
Bill Ware’s musical journey is a testament to his versatility and passion. From his early days at the Harlem Jazzmobile and playing bass with New Jersey’s top salsa bands, to the Jazz Passengers with collaborations with legends like Elvis Costello and Deborah Harry, to touring with Steely Dan from 1993-95, Bill has left an indelible mark on the music world. His compositions span genres and formats, including jazz, rock, electronic vibes, classical symphonies, film scores, and more.
