ARTIST BIO

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Trombonist Hank Bilal was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina into a

musical family where his uncles on his mother’s side all played

instruments and his father played drums professionally.

As with many of our southern based musicians Hank Bilal started in

church, in the youth choir. And at home there was always the music of

gospel greats being heard like The Canton Spirituals, Mississippi Mass

Choir, John Pee Kee and The Winans to name a few!

Hanks formal music education began in middle school. Later Hank went

on the earn his Bachelor of Arts in music performance.

Before turning in the direction of more contemporary jazz Hank spent

many years in listening to classic jazz where he was exposed to the

giants of the jazz style.

Hank Bilal has shared a performance platform with many great artists,

from performing on the Grammys with Aretha Franklin to Gerald Albright,

Chaka Khan, Christopher William and The Clark Sisters! Beyond being a veteran trombonist, Hank is also fluent in other performing areas as a pianists, singer and other brass instruments!

You can also add music producer as Hank Bilal has produced multiple albums; to include, The Black Aquarius, Brassential Elements,  A Bona Fide Christmas, and  is currently riding the success of his new single, Don't Stop Believin' with the

Full EP coming  soon!!

Hank Bilal is also an educator and has been teaching elementary grades preK3  through 6th at Martin de Porres Catholic School since 2015.