Daniel Barnes Music

Daniel is a Drummer, Composer,  Producer & Recording Artist based in Toronto Canada. 
He leads Canada’s foremost Ethiopian-Jazz ensemble "BARNES & WOLDEMICHAEL ETHIO-JAZZ" with ace saxophonist Girma Woldemichael. Their first CD/Album is in production. 
Daniel currently TOURS INTERNATIONALLY with a legend of Ethiopian music Mr. HAILU MERGIA & has recorded & toured with two other Ethiopian icons of entertainment Mr. MAHMOUD AHMED & Ms. ASTER AWEKE.
Daniel supports a top echelon of jazz artists in Canada including Order of Canada recipient pianist/composer JOE SEALY, vocalists JACKIE RICHARDSON & HOLLY COLE & performs locally with visiting Americans RON WESTRAY, DIZZY REESE & DON BRADEN.
Daniel's 2 albums “Culmination” and “Classic Beauties” have become staples on jazz radio in Canada. Hear them @ WWW.DANIELBARNES.BANDCAMP.COM 
He endorses Gretsch Drums, Murat Diril Cymbals and Headhunter Drumsticks! 

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