Drummer        Composer       Bandleader       Producer

Daniel has curated a Five Part Live Jazz Music Series for Villa Charities and  The Columbus Centre in his hometown of Toronto Canada.

Next up is ‘Napoli in Jazz’ on Thursday May 28th. This show features jazz arrangements of old time Neapolitan favorites by Juno nominated pianist Anthony D'Alessandro & vocalist by Alyssa Giammaria! The 2026 series also includes ‘Jazz’s Greatest Hits', (past in April), ‘An Evening of Bossa Nova’ - September 11th, Tribute to George Gershwin - October 29th, and ‘A Very Jazzy Christmas’ - December 3rd. All shows doors at 6pm - show at 7:30

Tickets for 'Napoli in Jazz' go here. For the entire series go here. 

Daniel is active in  the Global music field performing with ‘Barnes & Woldemichael Ethio-jazz’,  ‘Ethio-Jazz @ Hirut’ and ‘Girma Woldemichael Ethio-Jazz' locally, and abroad with keyboardist Hailu Mergia (Dahlak band, Walias band)  and icons Mahmoud Ahmed & Aster Aweke. See “EthioJazz" for more on this music.

Daniel's two full length cd releases feature him as a drummer, composer, bandleader, singer & producer. Both of these "contemporary jazz" offerings have become staples on jazz radio in Canada. Hear them here.

During May catch Daniel performing live with Girma Woldemichael Ethio-Jazz, Ethio-Jazz @ Hirut, The Sattalites reggae band and ‘Napoli in Jazz’ at The Columbus Centre!

Sign up for his Newlsetter on any page of this website (below). Find out more about his shows here! 

Daniel endorses Gretsch Drums, Murat Diril Cymbals & Headhunters Sticks.

Contact Daniel by email: db@danielbarnesmusic.com Follow Daniel Barnes Music on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook! 

It’s good to have your interest!  Enjoy your music!