Bill Ward Productions
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
Snookie F.
May 25, 2016Could 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
Tessil C.
May 23, 2026Mr. 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
Ron A.
May 20, 2026If 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
Mary M. J.
April 28, 2023What 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
Ola A.
July 25, 2022Had a good time
We had a good time having Mr. Bill
Hired as: Keyboard Player
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
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.
Services offered
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
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