Bio

Biography


FROM THE BEGINNING:  A native of Norco, Louisiana, Quintin Gerard W. attended Destrehan High School, where his formidable musical talent earned him a place in numerous concert and jazz honor bands in Louisiana and the New Orleans area. Awarded a music scholarship at Loyola University of New Orleans, he studied Jazz Music Performance and Education and had the opportunity to study from jazz master Ellis Marsalis. In 1989 Quintin Gerard W. moved to Los Angeles, CA to pursue a career of becoming a Professional Saxophonist and Recording Artist.  While in Los Angeles, CA Quintin Gerard W. had the opportunity to perform and record with notable and top selling artist in both Jazz and R&B.  Charlie Wilson, Kenny Garrett, Jeff Lorber, Club Nouveau, Dave Koz, Chaka Khan, Najee, & Rick James are just a few notable artists Quintin Gerard W. has either recorded or performed live with during his time in Los Angeles.  Quintin Gerard W. also recorded T.V. Commercials such as Levi Strauss, Estee Lauder, Sears/Kenmore., the T.V.  Movie "Here Comes The Munsters Halloween Special," in which Quintin Gerard W. was the featured soloist, and the opening theme for B.E.T.'s Comic View!  Quintin Gerard W. is also a member of the original award winning San Diego based Jazz Fusion Group Under The Lake, which has multiple CD releases to date as well!


In 2003 Quintin relocated back to his original roots in Louisiana to resume and complete his undergraduate collegiate studies. In 2007 Quintin Gerard W. graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration/Management.  As a result of his effort and studies at SLU, Quintin was accepted into the Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization and The National Scholars Honor Society for his outstanding academic and personal achievements. 


Quintin Gerard W. is a voting member of the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (N.A.R.A.S.), more commonly known or referred to as "The Grammy's."  Quintin Gerard W. is also a FAA licensed Private and Drone pilot who enjoys the freedom of flying to remote destinations that are inaccessible to commercial airline travel.


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  When Scott O’Brien from smoothjazz.com dubbed Quintin Gerard W. a " Smooth Jazz Star,” he got the “Star” part right, but “Smooth” is only one part of the equation for this romantic and highly rhythmic player who rightly brands himself “The FnkySax Player.”  In defining what he does, the versatile composer and performer mentions elements of Funk, R&B, Gospel, Blues and Jazz textures which are all wonderfully and amply represented on his latest CD/Album - Cleared For Takeoff.

“It’s the rare Contemporary Urban Jazz album that touches the human spirit as easily as it tickles the ears and makes us groove.  Even the best full-length recordings in the genre are generally random gatherings of great tunes featuring soulful rhythms and melodies that stick long enough to merit lots of radio airplay.  Quintin Gerard W. has proven in the past that he’s a multi-talented musician (saxes, flute, keys, drums) and producer who has those surefire hooks and magical sonic textures mastered.  Now with Cleared for Takeoff, he’s establishing himself as a visionary and a musical poet who combines his great passions for music and flying in a way that helps us imagine him soaring (in the studio and above the clouds), and inspires us to dig deeper into our souls to find out just where our own lives need to take flight.  His horn leads and textures are intense and empowering, his sense of sensuality and old school sensibilities is stellar, and his unique choices of tempos, atmospheres, and harmony is impeccable.  Cleared For Takeoff is that rare genre masterpiece that makes us want to take off for destinations unknown – and hear more often from its creator.”


Currently:  Quintin Gerard W. can be found writing, producing, and recording commercially released Contemporary Smooth Jazz Music. Quintin Gerard W. currently works with a host of top producers in the Smooth Jazz genre and continues to perform his signature "FnkySax Player" brand/style of playing which so many listeners have come to enjoy and love over the years!  -Jonathan Widran, The JW Vibe


More Than Just Music...!  Quintin Gerard W. has been performing for over 30 yrs and has been recognized globally for his outstanding work and contribution to Jazz Music!  Notably, Quintin Gerard W.'s music is currently being used in clinical research and medical studies to help find a cure for patients who are suffering from epilepsy and other neurological disorders.  This cause is endearing to Quintin Gerard W.. as he lost his older brother to epilepsy.  Quintin Gerard W. is currently working with Medical Doctors in the field who have already indicated signs of progress from their patients who are listening to his music!

"...We have made major strides in the field but we still have much more work to be done.  My preliminary thought is that  "Now and Forever" could be used as an example of a song that activates the limbic system as demonstrated by its dreamy elements."  -
Dr. Alan B. Ettinger, MD, MBA, FAES - Former Professor of Clinical Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine President, Professional Advisory Board, and the EPIC Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island.

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