Drummer        Composer       Bandleader       Producer

 

Daniel's two full length albums thus far feature him as a drummer, composer, bandleader and producer. Both have become staples on jazz radio in Canada. 

Currently Daniel leads Barnes & Woldemichael Ethio-jazz with top ranking Ethiopian born saxophonist Mr. Girma Woldemichael. Daniel's Original Compositions entwine with Ethiopian-Jazz Classics for a truly International Jazz Sound . See “EthioJazz" for more on this project.

As a support drummer for other artists Daniel stays active in  Jazz & Global music fields. During 2022 he toured extensively with Ethiopian keyboard legend Mr. Hailu Mergia!

During April 2024 Daniel performs his global fusion compositions with an electric guitar trio featuring Eric St. Laurent & bassist Tyler Emond. Daniel plays ultra classic straight ahead piano trio jazz with Mark Eisenman at Hirut Cafe. Downtown at the Jazz Bistro Daniel joins Colin Hunter & The Joe Sealy Trio for classic popular vocal numbers (Sinatra, King Cole). Daniel beats for The Sattalites  reggae band in Brampton on April 20th 2024. For details visit “Shows” here and sign up for Daniel's  Newsletter below!

Hear & Purchase Daniel’s albums through his website here. Daniel endorses Gretsch Drums, Murat Diril Cymbals & Headhunter Sticks.

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About Daniel’s albums; A co-production with David Travers-Smith, his debut release “Culmination” (2003) broke him at national jazz radio. It features six original pieces and his arrangement of five jazz standards. Fifteen musicians, some of Canada’s finest, were harnessed to create “a varied & interesting program” - Jim Galloway for Wholenote Magazine.

Daniel’s follow up "Classic Beauties” (2007) is melodic swinging jazz, classic in feel. All original compositions set for acoustic quintet.  "Barnes compositions specializse in relentlesly thrusting music of broad appeal and warmth that give bandsmen broad latitude to wail .... “ said Geoff Chapman at The Toronto Star. Both albums feature top Canadian jazz names.

Contact Daniel by email: db@danielbarnesmusic.com

It’s good to have your interest!  Thank you & Enjoy music!