William Glazier (Vocals, Trumpet)
Will Glazier (vocalist/trumpeter of Snug Harbor August 2010)
Born in LA, California, to parents enthusiastic about music, Will Glazier moved with his family to Buffalo, New York, where he attended Williamsville North High School. Although Glazier began practicing trumpet at age 8, he returned to it in earnest in his early teens, eventually joining the high-energy group Boss Tribal, spinning discs and adding vocals. With several local musicians, he formed the well-received ska group Cherry Bing, playing on the Warped Tour. He soloed as lead trumpet in high school jazz band. Accepted to the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, Will jumped at the chance, learning from some of the best jazz instructors. Through several struggles, including the disbanding of Cherry Bing, Will faced a period of reflection on his future. The west coast called. In 2006, Will, moved west to Washington State when the opportunity to attend the local community college opened up. He claimed a spot on both the community college, and then the Western Washington University jazz band. While transitioning to the West Coast to go to school and enjoying local Bellingham bands, it was Joel Ricci of La Push who introduced Will to the core music scene, and after mentoring with Ricci and playing around town with the likes of Yogoman Burning Band and other legendary local wizards, Will formed Snug Harbor along with Stephen Blair and David Lofgren. He is a remarkably hard-working band leader, promoting and booking his shows and writing some of the songs. His presence onstage is energetic and joyful and he encourages the other talented musicians to play a plethora of styles-- something totally unique that makes up the essence of Snug. Soon, the group put together an initial CD under the moniker Apothecary House Band. Both before and during some player turnover, he settled on the name Snug Harbor, after a club he visited in New Orleans. Prodding the band on, performing local shows, and heavily getting the word out, Snug Harbor released a fully-fleshed CD entitled “Sounds From the York”, referring to Bellingham’s York neighborhood, where he lived. Snug Harbor’s “Sounds From the York” CD release party at the Wild Buffalo House of Music was deemed a success by owner Roger Mills, who said from the stage that night, “Remember folks, you heard them here first!” Will composes songs and sings his lyrics with intensity and verve and to see him onstage is an uplifting experience. Often he can be seen blowing his horn and singing consecutively without taking a breath. It is always important to Will that the music stay fresh and alive, exuberant, earthy, and with a dexterous sensibility to every note. His influences are vast, and include Roy Hargrove, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Karl Denson etc. Will steps up to the microphone with the sheer pleasure of sharing his music with a lively crowd. Will has the courage to find expression for his musical voice. He's up and forefront, always digging the sounds of his bandmates and their well thought-out harmonies and grooves. Diligence, passion and a love to share what is truly important to him, Will is continually finding new avenues of expression. The journey has just begun.
Will and the all-amazing Ms. Sharon Jones
