Bobby Floyd, Piano

Pianist Bobby Floyd’s natural musical abilities were discovered at the age of two, and have since led him to many distinguished appearances around the world, including major jazz festivals, concert halls and tours with musicians including Ray Charles, Jeff Tyzik, Chris Howes and Sarah Morrow.

Floyd is a full-time member of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra; has been featured with the Columbus Symphony and ProMusica Chamber Orchestras; and has shared the stage with Dionne Warwick, Doc Severinsen, Arturo Sandoval, Faye Robinson and many others. He has also appeared in a variety of performances opening for Spyro Gyra, Smokey Robinson, Stanley Clark and George Duke, as well as accompanying other artists like David "Fathead" Newman, Bobby Watson, Greg Osby and Billy Hart.

Floyd has three recordings as a leader to his credit, and has appeared on recordings by Vince Andrews, Chris Howes, Gerald Levert (Groove On) and Faye Robinson (Remembering Marian Anderson). Additionally, he is featured on a Rusty Bryant album, Rusty Rides Again, which received five stars in Downbeat magazine.