After attending the Baltimore School of Arts, the Brubeck Institute and the Manhattan School of Music, Woody fired up the Baltimore scene with his band UPENDO and has gone on to garner international acclaim. As a bandleader, Woody has been able to turn his powerful vision of modern jazz to Apple TV series as well as brands like Calvin Klein, Vogue, Nike and Reebok. In 2025 Woody and UPENDO also made their Blue Note recording debut, with Woody’s album “For The Love Of It All” and are set to continue their timeless jazz style for many years to come.
