James 'Ajax' Baynard

When I perform, you can expect excitement, fabulous attire, great vocal abilities, audience participation, and trumpet playing.

JAMES ‘AJAX’ BAYNARD
Trumpeter / Vocalist / Entertainer/ Band Leader

As a Singer, Trumpeter, and all around entertainer James “Ajax” Baynard has been making people smile for years as the consummate performer. Ajax polished his skills while making many recordings in the 70’s and 80‘s with the Delite records recording group “The Crown Heights Affair”. AS A LONG TIME CHRISTIAN BROTHER, He has also made many secular records with such groups and artists as: L.L. Cool J (Mamma Said Knock Out), and many others. _ Through the years, James Baynard has either performed or recorded music as a trumpeter, vocalist, or band leader with many acts such as The Fat Back Band, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, & L.L. Cool J, as well as performing his own brand of entertainment with many others. He is also very active in the church community as a singer/trumpeter as well as being a computer administrator at the Presbyterian Church of St. Albans.
He continues to play at many functions in the tri-state area and various types of events ranging from wedding bands with agencies such as Ken James Orchestras, New York City Swing, Stephen Scott, Sky Lite Orchestras and many other agencies either a band leader or lead vocalists, as well as being a band leader with his own brand of entertainment for private parties, and all types of musical extravaganzas. James “Ajax’ Baynard was also recently featured in a lead role as an actor/singer in a recent production at York College, Queens, NY, in conjunction with The Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, in the Scott Joplin opera entitled “Treemonisha” where he had a featured role. As a long time Christian brother, James ‘Ajax’ Baynard performs on a regular basis at various churches and Christians functions throughout the Tri-State area either as a trumpeter with various choirs, or as a guest performer in his own right with either live musicians or with musical track accompaniment. Currently, he is in the process of recording his own special blend of gospel favorites with his trumpet & vocal talents. He has also had the privilege of performing as a special guest artist at a recent “United Nations Staff Day Concert in NYC. He continues to be blessed with his own God given Abilities and talents.