About Me
About Willerm Delisfort
Pianist, Composer, and visionary, Willerm Delisfort is here to stamp his name into the books of history. The youngest child of Pierre-Franklin and Antonante Delisfort, Willerm was born & raised in Little Haiti Miami Florida on November 14, 1983. Unlike a lot of kids, at the age of 10 Willerm curiosity grew towards a life in the arts where he chose to pursue to play the piano, unknowingly embarking on a journey which would lead him to where he is today. By the age of 11 Willerm was attending Charles R. Drew Elementary school where he was studying under the tutelage of south Florida legend, John McMinn. This was by far one the most inspirational moment of Willerm life. By this time Willerm was already performing for people such as former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, former president of Haiti Jean-Bertrand Aristide, traveling to gigs in Bahamas & Jamaica. With the recommendation of his mentor John McMinn, Willerm was accepted to the Performing and Visual Arts Center (PAVAC) program at Miami Northwestern Senior High, where he met another major influence in his life, by the name of Christopher Dorsey. At the age of 17, Willerm was already teaching music to kids in the community at a African Heritage Culture Arts Center in Liberty City Miami, where he got a chance to work side by side with Melton Mustafa Sr, and some of the most talented Directors of Band in the high school programs in Miami FL.
Willerm resume consist of performance/collaboration with artists such in all sorts of genres whether it’s JAZZ; Wycliffe Gordon, Calvin Newborne, Corey Wilkes, Ted Shumate, Jimmy Heath, David Sanchez, Red Holloway, Javon Jackson, Melton Mustafa Sr, Peter Erskine, R&B; Lauryn Hill, Jennifer Holiday, Freddie Jackson, RAP: "T-Pain" and if God wishes, many more to come. Traveling all over world, performing in festivals & Conferences such as the International Association of Jazz Educator (IAJE), Mid-west Band Clinic, Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival, WTMP October Jamz Festival, Kravis Center Jazz Festival, Lima Peru Jazz Festival, Ladies of Jazz & Louis Armstrong Tributes in all over Europe. Even in the lights of main stage theater, you can always expect Willerm in the orchestra pit, either conducting or playing the lead piano book. Headlining shows such as Dreamgirls, Ain't Misbehavin, Crowns, Aida, The Best of Broadway, and Don't Bother Me I Can’t Cope.
Even during down times, you can always find Willerm with a pencil and paper out, writing, which was a love that was discovered early in his life since the age of 15. By this time Willerm was composing originals and arranging charts for local marching bands all over the city of Miami. After Melton Mustafa Sr. noticed Willerm's love for his writing, he graciously shared his time with Willerm teaching him how to expand his ways of thinking harmonically & rhythmically. Till this day Willerm is still gratefully honored for the knowledge that was passed down to him from all those who had a hand in setting him on the path that he is currently on. It was with their patience and understanding which have taught him how to love his art for more than nickels & dimes, but as a message to the world. With the love & support of his family and friends, Willerm continues to play all over the world doing what he loves the most, playing and writing his music. He strives to amaze those around him, with his intricate ways of composing; hoping that someday he will give his parents the honor of having a child that have had major influence in music today...
