​Artist Background


BIO

Born in the small town of Carbondale, Illinois, and raised in the Tampa Bay area, Omari Dillard is a musical force to be reckoned with. He began playing piano at the tender age of 8. By the age of 11, Omari decided he wanted to play violin instead. From big festivals and concerts, to weddings, private parties, and engagements, Omari has wooed audiences nationwide. In his free time, Omari loves to give back to the community by visiting schools and inspiring kids of all ages to pursue what came to be his passion in life: music.


NOTABLE MENTIONS

Omari has received recognition from Artists like John Legend, Chris Brown, Anthony Hamilton, Johnny Gill, and Deborah Cox. He's amassed over 2M views on social media. He's been featured on FOX32News, CBS10News and NBC's Daytime TV. He has over 116k followers on TikTok.


PERFORMED FOR:

NFL Allstars: Michael Vick, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and Terrell Owens.
'America’s Got Talent' Judge/'Deal Or No Deal' Host: Howie Mandel
Boxing legend: Antonio Tarver
MLB All-Star: Gary Sheffield
Civil Rights Attorney: Ben Crump
Rapper: Tee Grizzley
Reality TV Stars: Sharelle Rosado, Juawana Colbert and the entire Netflix's "Selling Tampa" Cast


MUSICAL STYLE

Classically trained, with a contemporary style, Omari delivers harmonious sounds with versatility in genres like R&B, jazz, hip hop, rock, pop, country, and gospel. From Anita Baker and Luther Vandross, to Bruno Mars and Alicia Keys, and even Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey" , Omari Dillard is sure to set the perfect vibe according to your occasion. Often told, "You make that violin sing like a saxophone!", he is also an intriguing performer. Whether you desire a laid back vibe over dinner, or an upbeat cadence to get the crowd on their feet, Omari will provide the tunes to have you moving and grooving all night! His sultry sound makes this musician one of the most captivating around!

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EXTRA CREDITS
  • Wooed audiences across the United States, the Caribbean, The Netherlands, and the UK.
  • Sold out 90% of the cities on his national tour
  • He was Nominated Best Instrumentalist of the Bay 2019
  • Shared a stage with jazz legends like: Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Najee, Althea Rene, Larry Coryell, and Jeanette Harris
  • ​Performed for Civil Rights leader, broadcasting executive, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s former assistant: Xernona Claytpm
  • Performed at A3C Festival in Atlanta, GA
  • Performed at Gasparilla Fest (Tampa, FL)
  • ​Black Heritage Festival (Tampa, FL)
  • Proud partner of the 2021 Tampa Bay "Super Bowl LV" Business Connect