percussion beyond “technique” and “tradition”. In recorded and stage performances, Jeff moves effortlessly from varied and subtle textures... to grooving in the pocket... to anchoring the rhythm section. Jeff Haynes a “Percussion Wizard” according to the Albany Times, brings a sound to today’s music scene that takes percussion beyond “technique” and “tradition”. In recorded and stage performances, Jeff moves effortlessly from varied and subtle textures... to grooving in the pocket... to anchoring the rhythm section. Jeff has toured and recorded extensively with Cassandra Wilson, for 15 years. He has toured with the Pat Metheny Group, Al Jarreau, Boney James, Lizz Wright , Harry Belafonte, Dionne Farris and Peabo Bryson. His talent is widely reflected in over a 100 CDs with recording credits ranging from prominent names in R&B, Jazz, World Beat—to New Age. Jeff is the founder and President of Komunyaka Music, Inc., a multi-faceted music production company. The company offers a music enrichment program called Music for the Mind & Spirit. Since the spring of 2000, Jeff has conducted a variety of percussion based workshops in cultural institutions and schools. Jeff's workshops feature dynamic professional story tellers, spoken word artists, dancers and musicians, from Jeff’s vast network friends and professional contacts. Students learn from performances and hands on experiences to can take a refreshing journey through the world of music.
Opportunities His school programs have been featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal and Times Herald-Record. Jeff has been developing conceptual curriculum based arts in education programs through grant partnerships. Last spring he worked with the faculty and PTO at JV Forrestal Elementary School in Beacon City School District to receive the Dutchess County Arts Council Arts-in-Education Partnership Grant. His program at JV Forrestal lead to a coordinated districtwide residency! From March through May 2008, Jeff is working with 5th grade classes in all four elementary schools in Beacon City School District on a drumming and spoken word program that helps students internalize and express the realities of Slavery and the Underground Railroad. |
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| Keeping Time with Jeff Haynes |
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