After 30 years in NYC, Wayne Roberts now resides in western Massachusetts. He is currently bass instructor at Smith College in Northampton, MA. Wayne performs in jazz and chamber ensembles and orchestras as a freelance bassist. In 1977, Wayne attended the New England Conservatory receiving a Bachelor Degree and in 1980, the Juilliard School where he received his Masters Degree. Among the most notable musicians Wayne has worked with are Kirk Lightsey, Hal Galper, Howard Alden, Vic Juris, Warren Vache, Billy Childs, Bill Mays, Atilla Zoller, Chuck Wayne and Jaki Byard. In 1998, he formed the Onyx Club Sextet which featured his transcriptions of the John Kirby Sextet (1937-43), gaining him international acclaim. From 1992-96, he spent much of his time touring in Europe. He lived in Berlin for most of this time playing gigs locally and with Hungarian guitarist, Fenenc Snetberger.