Dwan Bosman has been playing the saxophone since the age of 15, inspired by a deep-rooted tutelage reaching back to his grandfather. Initially playing the clarinet and bass clarinet at the age of 12, his interest was to be classically trained. But at 15, he listened to John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” and became infatuated with straight-ahead jazz. Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, The Bosman Twins, Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, Grover Washington Jr., Miles Davis, Kenny Garrett, David Sanborn and GiGi Gryce have been his most poignant influences. His love affair with straight-ahead jazz continues, nevertheless he is limitless and versatile in his talent with an eclectic mix of genres played. Dwan Bosman is the embodiment of live performance, having done so for more than 30 years across the nation and abroad. Performing regularly at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for “The Sounds of Southern Hospitality” program, Bosman resonates with everyone he serenades, whether a disgruntled infant or mature traveler. With his exceptional ability to play and entertain any gender, age group, race and nationality as part of the cast of a corporate band, performing with a headliner, or being the headliner himself, this premier saxophonist has traveled all paths of the musician walk. Dwan Bosman will take you on a musical excursion not to be forgotten.
