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Devin Bing

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Devin began his journey at the early age of six. As he sat down at a dusty, barely tuned, upright piano in the basement of his father’s live theater, he discovered an unequivocal infatuation for the art of music. Through childhood and into adolescence, Devin’s passion for jazz intensified along with the yearning to create and perform it.

“It was ‘My Funny Valentine’ that ultimately did it for me. I remember casually sitting down at the piano one day before dinner and I performed it for my parents. By the end of the song, they stood there motionless with their jaws dropped. Their expressions alone said enough. They really enjoyed it.”

But parents can be deceiving, they love everything their kids do! The true test was on the scene. So that’s exactly what Devin did. At 15 he was playing professionally in local blues clubs and by 17 was headlining his own trio. After winning various All-Star music honors within New York, Devin figured it was time for another scenic change and moved to Miami to study Jazz exclusively, thus evolving his distinct style as a singer, arranger and songwriter.

“I wasn’t content. I knew there was so much more to explore musically and personally, so I decided to do it in another happenin’ city”

After some much needed growth and maturation in Miami, Devin was determined to find himself as an artist.

“Know thyself, If you don’t know who you are, how is anyone else going to!?”

It was a strong realization for this young performer. Working with even the most successful producers doesn’t guarantee your ticket as an aspiring artist. After being introduced by his manager Tom Trapani to producer and rap artist Freddie Foxxx, Devin began working on projects within the R&B/Pop genre. Though he identified with the R&B and Pop world, it was evident that his true devotion was to jazz and the great American Songbook.

“I was in the studio, pounding away at an unused track off of an already known R&B singer’s record when I asked everyone to listen to me play some jazz. I performed “When I Fall In Love,” when I turned around afterwards, no one clapped or said anything, they all still had their eyes closed, their expressions were very reminiscent of my parents that one day.”

Devin eventually came back to New York to work closely with Trapani and his management team. “His ability to truly engage an audience with his musical styling’s and charismatic stage performance set him apart from any other artist I have worked with.” Soon after, Devin was introduced by Trapani to long time friend and music icon Lloyd Price who identified Devin as a “rare talent with longevity in this business.”

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"Bing brings a soothing and soulful vocal style to a variety of classic standards from the Great American Songbook as well as his own compositions" - Times Beacon Record

"Devin is a rare talent with longevity in the business" - Lloyd Price

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Devin Bing

Unknown label
2010

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