Some people are born with talent.
Some are born with desire.
And some have sheer force of will,
regardless of their gifts.
Terry Wollman embraced these qualities, added his passion for music, and through his
innate curiosity, ability and perseverance, emerged as a skilled artist, forging an enviable career that has crossed over into every major
category of music in the spectrum.
An accomplished and versatile producer,
comÂposer, and musician, Terry has commanded
such diverse projects touring, recording and
performing as music director and/or guitarist
for dozens of renowned artists including
Keb’ Mo’, Billy Preston, The 5th Dimension,
Wilson Phillips, Al Jarreau, Joan Baez,
Joe Walsh, Gerald Albright and Eartha Kitt,
to name just a few.
Originally from Miami, Terry was formally
educated in Boston, graduating with a
Bachelor’s Degree in Arranging from the
prestigious Berklee College of Music.
Soon after arriving in Los Angeles, Terry
built a solid reputation as an in-demand
session guitarist and producer contributing
to all styles of music from jazz to pop, rock,
blues, R&B and beyond.
A notable highlight of Terry’s illustrious career
is a Grammy nomination for his first solo recording,
“Biminiâ€, a contemporary jazz collection that also
received worldwide critical acclaim. His second
album, “Say Yesâ€, was extremely well-received
in large part due to his eclectic musical choices
and a incredible array of guest artists such as
Joe Sample, Abe Laboriel, Luis Conte and
Michael McDonald interpreting Terry’s sonic vision.
Terry’s TV engagements include stints for “Scrubsâ€,
“The Tonight Show with Jay Lenoâ€, FOX TV’s
“Late Showâ€, “The Byron Allen Showâ€,
“The Arsenio Hall Show†and “Married With Childrenâ€.
Among his acting credits are appearances on
“Desperate Housewivesâ€, “The Larry Sanders Showâ€,
and the upcoming, highly anticipated ABC series,
“Cavemanâ€, based on the popular Geico commercials.
As a diverse and highly respected musician,
Terry’s artistry continues to evolve and inspire
with integrity and a uniquely creative perspective
on the music industry