We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Linny Nance. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Linny below.

Linny, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

I am the youngest of four Brothers and all my older brothers played instruments, take pictures, drew and painted. Brent the one closest in age to me became professional musician first and was my biggest influence. The other two Ron & Norvis took full time careers in Television, film tag and Photography. So I had great role models from the very beginning

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I was born into a family rich in music: Trombone, acoustic bass, congas and drums. Taking up piano at 8 years old and trumpet at 11, MUSIC has always given me creativity and passion a way around cerebral palsy. “I thrive on what differences bring.”

I began my professional career with Little Joe Blue; Since then, he has shared the stage and/or studio with Universal Music recording artist Lucky Peterson, Yarborough and Peoples, James Ingram (on a Patti LaBelle tour), Grammy nominated Breggett Rideau, blues artist Tutu Jones, Shanachie Entertainment recording artist Pamela Williams,Concord Records Artist Ashleigh Smith, Rendezvous recording artist Tom Braxton, Bernard Wright, Bobby Sparks and a variety of other talented acts. Linny has played all over Europe, Japan, Canada, and the Caribbean: his performance credits include the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Jazzhaus, the Montreal Jazz festival…
I try to stay very busy. I like it that way.

As a professional musician, I work out of my Dallas studio, writing, composing and producing for R&B groups, jazz, rap and gospel artists
Recently, I did showcase my talents in “The look of Love” & “Elixir”, albums of Shanachie Entertainment recording artist Saxtress Pamela Williams; also in “Darling Forever” JSP recording artist Tamara Peterson’s first solo release. And her second release “ whatever you say“.

Last but not least, I lead my own band,Linny Nance & Network.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

Support local artist!!!!!!! I realize it’s difficult in this economy to do that but if you don’t it will Cease to exist. And the national artist that you love to support ticket prices keep getting higher and higher and they may not come to your city

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Everything about my story says resilience. I don’t think about it every day but the difficulties I face is a handicap person that is not on disability from the government, self-employed freelance musician/artist Means I must bounce back daily.

Contact Info:

• Website: FunkyGrooveMusic.com
• Instagram: LinnyNance_Music
• Facebook: LinnyNanceMusic
• Twitter: LinnyNanceMusic
• Youtube: FunkyGrooveMusic

Image Credits
Barbra Bands Yohance Parker Steve Glick