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Bill Ward Productions

Huntersville, NC

$300 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

Bill Ward - Gospel and Jazz Hammond Organist - Keyboard Player
Professional level Artist. Capable "substitute" musician for your church service/program.
Hymns, Contemporary Songs, Traditional, Liturgical.
Skills - reading, playing by ear, learning songs, following the preacher.
Portable authentic sounding Hammond Organ clone keyboard (available).
Recent service songs : My Name is Victory; Holy Forever; I Am Healed ; I Really Love the Lord
Also, available in Jazz Trio, The "B3"Hammond Organ Band (Organ ,Guitar or Sax, Drums ). Jazz Standards,Smooth Jazz, Soul Jazz,Blues - similar to artist Jimmy Smith, Charles Earland, Groove Holmes, Joey De Francesco.


Reviews

11 reviews

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Snookie F.

May 25, 2016
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Could Not Have Been More Pleased With Bill Ward Productions!

I'd exhausted all avenues in attempting to find a suitable musician for what I hoped would be a memorial service with diverse musical offerings. Even though I was somewhat leery of booking online, I booked Bill Ward of Bill Ward Productions. He provided everything from classical musical selections to traditional hymns….to jazz. I would book Bill Ward Productions again!

Hired as: Keyboard Player, Organist


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Tessil C.

May 23, 2026

Mr. Ward is Wonderful

Bill was recommended to play for my wife's memorial ceremony. He was a consummate professional who accompanied my Granddaughter and Brother in-law on their selections as well as congregational hymns, processional and recessional songs. He is a blessing and wonderful pianist.

Hired as: Jazz Pianist


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Ron A.

May 20, 2026

If you like organ trio jazz, Bill Ward's band is the band.

I've heard Bill on several occasions. He has performed at local clubs in Charlotte. We booked his band to provide entertainment at our year-end event for a membership organization of guys who like and listen to jazz. Not only is the music for listening, it will have you hand clapping and foot stomping. Bill is very easy to work with and will give you what you want. Highly recommended.

Hired as: Jazz Band


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Mary M. J.

April 28, 2023

What a fun night and this band was PERFECT!

Bill Ward and his band were absolutely amazing. I highly recommend them. They arrived on time, in great spirites and fully prepared. They played at our annual Neighbor of the Year event for Supportive Housing Communities and it could not have gone better. Hire them for your next event - you won't be disappointed.

Hired as: Corporate Entertainment


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Ola A.

July 25, 2022
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Had a good time

We had a good time having Mr. Bill

Hired as: Keyboard Player

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Bill Ward Productions

Thanks for letting me be a part of your Service.
Your music selection, Singers, and congregation were
joyful and spirit filled !
BW

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Booking information

Price range: $300 and up

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Experienced Musician, Lots of discussion about your event, Confirming email about your event details (prices, dates, length), discussion about the timing and flow of your program, your favorite or desirable music selections, payment timing deposits spelled out , arrival and setup at your event early, whatever it takes to exceed your expectations !

About

Bill Ward - Brief Bio
Experienced Hammond Organist, Pianist, Keyboard player in the Charlotte NC Area.
1, Current leads a band "Bill Ward's Hammond Organ Jazz Band"
2. Experienced Gospel Organist/Keyboardist for church services (traditional or contemporary)
3. Recent Gospel songs performed: God is Working (Deon Kipping), only One Night ( Tye Tribbett), Can't Nobody do me like Jesus (praise song), Firm Foundation ( Maverick City), No Failure (Breath of Praise), Overflow
(Ron Poindexter) ,Speak Your Name (Anthony Brown), Make it Right (maverick City)
Able to quickly learn new songs, and follow the preacher in song and sermon.
Available - authentic sounding portable Hammond B3 Organ Clone Keyboard

Additional booking notes

Portable Hammond B3 "Clone" Organ or Keyboard available
at extra cost.

Past booked events

September 2023

02

Saturday

Worship Service

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Charlotte, NC

July 2022

24

Sunday

Worship Service

8:00pm - 12:00am (Mon)

Charlotte, NC

June 2022

25

Saturday

Personal Occasion

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Charlotte, NC

September 2021

18

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rock Hill, SC

November 2018

10

Saturday

Religious Celebration

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Burlington, NC

October 2018

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:30pm - 6:00pm

Monroe, NC

May 2016

22

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Charlotte, NC

Team

Professional Musician Drummer
Professional Musician Guitar Player
Professional Musician Sax Player
Bill Ward Hammond Organist/Leader

Set list

JAZZ:
Watermelon Man, Dolphin Dance, All the Things You Are, Satin Doll, Green Dolphin Street,
Summer Time, Song For My Father, Never Can Say Goodbye, Killer Joe, All of Me,
Misty, Midnight Special, Blowin the Blues Away, Coming Home Baby, For the Love of You,
Wine Light, Mr. Magic, One for Melvin, Can't Hide Love, and many others.

To Dance !
I"ll Be Around(spinners), Get Down on it (Kool& the Gang), Brick House (Commodors), Can't get enough of your love (barry white), Electric Slide , Outstanding (gap sband), My Girl /aint to proud to beg (temptations), Before I let go (maze), Stand by me (ben king), What;s going on(Marvin Gay) Fresh,and many others!

WEDDINGS – on Pipe or Hammond Organ:
Air from ‘Water Music’, Air on the G String, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Ave Maria, Panis Angelicus ,Trumpet Tune and Air, Trumpet Voluntary, Winter from ‘The Four Season’, Sheep May Safely Graze, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, Canon in D, Ode to Joy, Bridal March

Influences and inspiration

Jimmy Smith
Joey De Francesco
Moses Tyson
Twinkie Clark
Dominique Johnson
Cory Henry
Charles Earland
Richard "Groove" Holmes
Herby Hancock
Ramsey Lewis
George Duke
P J Morgan
John Peters

Setup requirements

Electrical Outlets 12 by 12 space