Noel Pointer (b.December 26, 1954, Brooklyn, NY - d. December 19, 1994) was… Read Full Bio ↴Noel Pointer (b.December 26, 1954, Brooklyn, NY - d. December 19, 1994) was an American jazz violinist and record producer. He was nominated for a Grammy award in 1981. Pointer's reputation as an outstanding jazz musician and literary advocate garnered him honorary citizenship in cities across the United States. He received special citations from the United States Congress, the US Congressional Black Caucus, the African National Congress (ANC), and numerous other civic and private organizations. He served as a music advisory panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the United States Information Agency (USIA).
At age 13 he made his solo debut performing Vivaldi with the Symphony of the New World Orchestra, followed by guest solo appearances with the Chicago Chamber Orchestra and Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He began playing jazz on the violin while a student at New York City's High School of Music and Art. While attending college at Manhattan School of Music, Pointer earned a reputation as a New York session musician.
By age 19, Noel's experience as a free-lance musician had included steady work in The Apollo Theatre Orchestra, The Unlimited Orchestra, The Westbury Music Fair Orchestra, The Radio City Music Hall Symphony, The Love Unlimited Orchestra (US Tour), The Dance Theater of Harlem Orchestra, The Symphony of the New World Orchaestra, and the pit orchestras of several Broadway shows, including Guys and Dolls and Dreamgirls.
From 1977-1981 Noel Pointer recorded seven solo albums, four of which reached the top five jazz albums listed on Billboard's jazz charts. His debut album Phantazia won him the #1 New Male Jazz Act award in Record World magazine, along with several other top awards in trade publications, including Down Beat magazine.
Noel Pointer died, tragically, from a stroke on December 19, 1994.
At age 13 he made his solo debut performing Vivaldi with the Symphony of the New World Orchestra, followed by guest solo appearances with the Chicago Chamber Orchestra and Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He began playing jazz on the violin while a student at New York City's High School of Music and Art. While attending college at Manhattan School of Music, Pointer earned a reputation as a New York session musician.
By age 19, Noel's experience as a free-lance musician had included steady work in The Apollo Theatre Orchestra, The Unlimited Orchestra, The Westbury Music Fair Orchestra, The Radio City Music Hall Symphony, The Love Unlimited Orchestra (US Tour), The Dance Theater of Harlem Orchestra, The Symphony of the New World Orchaestra, and the pit orchestras of several Broadway shows, including Guys and Dolls and Dreamgirls.
From 1977-1981 Noel Pointer recorded seven solo albums, four of which reached the top five jazz albums listed on Billboard's jazz charts. His debut album Phantazia won him the #1 New Male Jazz Act award in Record World magazine, along with several other top awards in trade publications, including Down Beat magazine.
Noel Pointer died, tragically, from a stroke on December 19, 1994.
Wayfaring Stanger
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Ron Lemmons
aesthetically speaking this particular song is truly a masterpiece, it has that quintessential quality that only one who is of geneus, can produce. Listening to this song, one can actually experience wholeness within one's self as one reflect on one's life past, present and contemplating the future. I for one can feel the purest of love imputed in every note played on this song....The Soul of such a person has got to be other Worldly. Thank you Brother Noel for allowing my Spirit to reach new heights while riding on the waves of your music.
Jacqueline Toney
Thank you Ron Lemmons peace and blessings to you as well. Noel Pointer's divine music is a wonderful gift to us all; long may he live through the beauty of his music-making, and for those of us that appreciate his work. Wayfaring Stranger, as played by Noel is a life-long gift and I cherish it. Peace.
Ron Lemmons
+Jacqueline Toney Dear Jacqueline,for you to grasp Spiritual depth of my comments regarding Wayfaring Stranger,indeed demonstrate your the pureness of your Spirit...BLESS YOU in THE NAME OF THE MOST HIGH...SHALOM!!!
Jacqueline Toney
Well stated, Ron Lemmons...I completely agree!
Jacqueline Toney
Wayfaring stranger; exactly what I feel on earth... Noel's rendition is breath taking, when no others, still, can manage to articulate it this precisely. Good on you Noel Pointer. Continue to rest in peace. Love this rendition of the music, now and always.
Deirdra Lewis
It never ceases to amaze me, that I can listen to this song over and over and still feel so comforted by its beauty...Thank you Noel and to those who have made this so easily accessible:)
Eloise Rosas
I saw him perform, sadly a long time ago. His music has always stayed with me, as has the memory of his glistening eyes. Beautiful
Melvin Bennett
Noel played with such passion, which certainly comes thru on his songs. Some of his music should be part of movie scores(thoughtful moments, etc), really surprised it wasn't.
R C
I have "wandered" around parts of the world and truly identify with the feel of the message Noel so eloquently voices in this song.
Jacqueline Toney
Perfection...love this and his music, always! What a great talent Noel Pointer was, may he live long through his music!