L. Wayne Ashley

L. Wayne Ashley, tenor, is a versatile artist known for his charismatic vocal tone and appreciation for many genres. A native of Arkansas, Wayne was raised in a stellar musical environment surrounded by Gospel, Delta Blues, Zydeco, and RnB musicians, many within his own family. A graduate of Henderson State University and the University of Houston, Wayne has previously sang in the choir of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church-Houston, was a founding member of the Cloudburst Vocal Jazz Quartet, and was a soloist/collaborator with celebrated organizations like the Apollo Chamber Players and Houston Ebony Opera Guild. As a music educator, Wayne previously served on the faculty of Texas Southern University and maintains a private voice studio with some of Houston's brightest up and coming young artists. Beyond his love for music, Wayne is an avid follower of current events, politics, and public policy. You may have even heard them on the radio as a former 'non-expert panelist' on HPM's Houston Matters with Craig Cohen. Wayne has been a proud member of the internationally acclaimed Houston Chamber Choir since 2008, and® Award- can be heard on the 2020 Grammywinning album Duruflé: Complete Choral Works.