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.

‘An Evening of Bossa Nova’ featuring vocalist Fernanda Cunha is next on Thursday September 11th! His series for 2026 series has included ‘Jazz’s Greatest Hits' & ‘Napoli in Jazz’. Coming up is ‘Tribute to George Gershwin’ on October 29th, and ‘A Very Jazzy Christmas’ on December 3rd. All showtimes are 7:30!

Tickets for ‘An Evening of Bossa Nova’ go here. For the entire series go here. 

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

Daniel's has two full length cd releases of his own that 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 November 2026  Daniel presents “Ethio-Jazz @ Hirut Cafe” featuring veteren saxophonist Girma Woldemicheal. He also backs saxophonist/vocalist Alison Young during her steady Wednesdays at The Resevoir Lounge and appears with Alyssa Giammaria for her “Night of Italian Jazz” in Hamilton Ontario. For more details on these shows go here.

Sign up for Daniel's Newlsetter on any page of this website (below). 

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!