Background

Buford began his musical journey playing piano as a child. He switched to guitar at the age of 15 and played in local R&B and Funk bands in his native town of East St. Louis, Illinois and in college bands at Southern Illinois University.  After graduation he moved to the upstate New York area where he played in local R&B bands part time while pursuing a full time career in Engineering. He has since relocated to the Houston, Texas area and turned his musical focus primarily to Christian music.

 

His musical influences have included Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, Stevie Wonder and his father Henry Noris Sr, an accomplished blues guitarist, to name just a few.

Buford has played extensively in the Houston gospel music scene for over two decades with various artists including Hanq Neal, The Windsor Village Methodist Church Choir, Yolanda Adams, Oliver Scott, and Joy Tabernacle’s Voices of Joy

His recording credits includes:

            1. The Voices of Joy ‘‘All the Way With The Lord’’ (1988)

            2. The Voices of Joy ‘‘Stand Up and Praise’’ (1990)

            3. The Voices of Joy ‘‘Lord Build This House’’ (1995)

            4. Oliver Scott ‘‘Hold On’’ (1991)

            5. SOTE ‘‘Straight From Your Heart’’ (1999)

            6. Buford ‘‘Get Ready’’ (2010)

 

In addition to pursuing his solo musical interests with the release of his debut CD entitled ‘‘Get Ready’’, Buford is also lead guitarist with The Voices of Joy (Joy Tabernacle Baptist Church) where he is a founding member of the Joy Band, and with the Texas Jazz Central big band (Houston Community College). This gifted musician and songwriter has a love for music that encompasses many genres yet he understands that all inspiration is given by God. His aim is to create music that honors God and celebrates life.

Location

Houston, Tx

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