Linny Nance

In 1965, the youngest of 4 brothers,

Linny was born into a family rich in music. Trombone, accoustic bass, congas and drums were already there. He took up piano at 8 years old, trumpet at 11...

Music gave Linny's creativity a way to work around cerebral palsy, with which he was born .

"I thrive on what differences bring."

He began his professional career in 1985 with Little Joe Blue, and has gone on to share the stage and/or studio with Dreyfus, Birdology recording artist Lucky Peterson, Yarborough and Peoples, James Ingram (on a Patti LaBelle tour), Texas Blues Artist Tutu Jones, Shanachie Entertainment recording artist "The Saxtress" Pamela Williams, Rendezvous rocording artist Tom Braxton, trumpet player Freddie Jones, and a variety of other talented acts. He has played all over Europe, Japan, Canada, and the Carribbean, and his performance credits include the Montreux Jazz Festival, The Jazzhaus, The Olympic Games Festivities in Atlanta, Caravan of Dreams in Ft. Worth, and a long list of other similar venues.

Linny stays very busy. He likes it that way.

As a composer / arranger / producer, he works out of his Dallas studio, writing and producing music for local R&B groups, and jazz ,rap and gospel artists. Also active in the industrial and commercial jingles market, he composed the theme music for the syndicated Television show "Impact with Willis Johnson."

He plays recording sessions for area producers, on trumpet and keyboards.

Last but not least, he leads his own band, Network, available for private parties, club dates, concerts and corporate events.