Biography

Two-time Grammy Considered, Global Music Award Winner, International Recording Artist Buff Dillard of Charlotte NC is a native of Greenville SC. He took a serious interest in playing drums, bass and the trombone at a very young age. Falling completely in love with the trombone, he made it his instrument of choice. 

With determination and against all odds, Buff continued to play the trombone with a strong desire to create his own signature sound and technique. Inspired by his father, Henry F. Dillard I, who was a professional musician, and his uncles, Daniel Dillard and Mose Dillard, who are both Multi-Grammy Award winners as well as recipients of other prestigious awards. He eventually launched his career as a professional musician in 1984.  


During his lengthy music career, he has worked on projects with Award winning artist such as Pastor John P. Kee, Marion Meadows and Tom Browne and have also shared the stage with iconic artists and bands such as Pastor John P. Kee, Helen Baylor, The Williams Brothers, The Count Basie Orchestra, Pieces of a Dream, Boney James, Alex Bugnon, Walter Beasley, Kim Waters, Brian Simpson, Nick Colionne, Ben Tankard, The SOS Band, Jasmine Sullivan, Dave Hollister of Black Street, Kevon Edmonds of After 7, Faith Evans, Glenn Lewis and many more.


With over 40 plus years of musical experience, Buff has been inducted into The Historic Standard of Excellence Biographical Publication "Marquis Who's Who in America" and continues his musical career as a trombonist, a producer and an entertainer.

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Accolades


"Exciting and exhilarating!"

St. James Live, Atlanta Ga


"Charismatic and brilliant Trombonist with great energy" 

Lance Matthews - Blues Alley, Washington DC


"Always professional and a showstopper" 

Brandon Crumpton - Key Signature Entertainment, Charlotte NC


"This silky-smooth trombonist left the audience wanting more" 

Carol Butler - Buttercup Events Entertainment, Washington DC 


"A display of inspiration on fire!" 

Bernard Lockhart, Birmingham AL - Magic City Smooth Jazz Festival


"Very passionate, humble artist and always gives his all on stage" 

Marvin Ross - Groovinjazz.com Global


"A game changer on the trombone in the Smooth Jazz Music Industry" 

Sandy Shore - SmoothJazz.com Global

Notable Performances

Low Country Jazz Festival, 

Charleston SC


Queen City Jazz Festival, 

Charlotte NC


Magic City Jazz in the Park, 

Birmingham Alabama


St James Live, 

Atlanta Ga


Blues Alley Jazz, 

Washington DC


Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill, 

Gambrills MD


Blues Boulevard Jazz, 

Greenville SC


The Blue Dragon, 

Kona Hawaii