Antwan Gardner

Antwan Gardner (bass guitar) is one of the newer band members to the “Evil Woman” family. For the past 10+ years, he has served the Memphis community as the piano and guitar teacher at Belle Forest Community School. Antwan started his musical journey at avery young age, taking piano lessons with his older brother Andwele. In elementary, he began learning the trombone which ignited a future love for the school band. While in high school, Antwan had the rare opportunity to play the harp and bassoon, as well as participate in a plethora of musical experiences. Antwan is a graduate of Norfolk State University where he received a Bachelor of Music Education (with a bassoon emphasis)degree. Antwan’s discography has a few album credits like J Dilla’s “Welcome to Detroit” and several songs with singer/songwriter “Dwele”. Prior to his move to Memphis, Antwan taught high school band, choir, guitar and music technology between Montross, VA and the South Suburbs of Chicago. In 2015, Antwan signed on as Assistant Band Director/Jazz Director at Lane College in Jackson, TN. In 2019, he began touring as the trumpet player in singer/songwriter Charlie Wilson’s band. Although interrupted by the pandemic, Antwan has maintained his love for music and education in his 15thyear as an educator.