Vaughn Willis, known professionally as SWIF, is a dynamic singer and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, Michigan. Raised in a musically rich environment, he was taught to sing by his mother and inspired by his father's organ and harmonica performances. By age four, SWIF began playing the harmonica, eventually mastering piano, bass, guitar, and percussion. After relocating to Phoenix, Arizona, in 2004, he gained recognition in 2009 as a top-five finalist in Arizona Idol among 900 contestants. SWIF has opened for renowned artists such as Ginuwine, Donell Jones, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Joe Thomas, Dwele, Ryan Leslie, Lisa McClendon, Al Green, Noel Gourdin, K'jon, Slum Village, and Diggable Planets. ([allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/vaughn-willis/?utm_source=openai))