Derek Winkley

Derek Winkley is a Dove-nominated songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who blends Pop/R&B/Christian/Gospel music. His background as a studied jazz musician gives him a ​unique foundation and perspective in a diversity of genre, which has made him a go-to music director and touring musician for artists like Blessing Offor, Rachael Lampa, Social ​Club Misfits, Ashley Kimbrae, Miles Davis Band, Day 26, Tedashii, Ghost-Note, Jaguar ​Wright, Mark Lettieri Trio, Liz Vice, Jonathan Traylor, Canon, Steven Malcom, and ​many more. Derek is has also been a trusted music director, performing at the BET Awards, ​Essence Festival, Passion Conference, Jazz A La Vilette, Dove Awards, K-LOVE Fan ​Awards, Jennifer Hudson Show, and Good Morning America.