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Bradford Hayes

The Jazz Life

About Me

About Saxophonist Bradford Hayes BRADFORD HAYES, a native of Petersburg, Virginia has been a force on the jazz scene in the northeastern U.S. for several years now. He has performed at a number of clubs, colleges and concert halls that include Birdland (NYC), Tavern on the Green (NYC), the Beacon Theater (NYC), and Marriott Marquis (Times Square-NYC). Bradford has performed in different musical settings with Jimmy Heath, Al Grey, Cecil Payne, Rufus Reid, Ray Bryant, Yusef Lateef, Ben Riley, Ted Curson, Joe Lee Wilson, Charles Davis, Michael Cochrane, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Cecil Brooks III, Jerry Butler, and The Dells. Mr. Hayes has also opened for Chico Freeman, Betty Carter, Joe Henderson, Max Roach, Marlena Shaw, Pieces Of A Dream, and Hilton Ruiz among others. In addition to leading his own band, Bradford spent 15 years with Babatunde Olatunji’s Drums Of Passion Band, serving as Musical Director for the last 3 years, until Mr. Olatunji’s passing. In fact one of the real personal highpoints of Bradford's career is when he performed with Mr. Olatunji at Yankee Stadium during Nelson Mandela’s 1st historical trip to the United States after his release from a South African prison. Lately, Bradford has also been performing with The Spirit of Life Ensemble. Recently, Bradford along with 4 other musicians became the subjects of a photograph taken by legendary jazz photographer William Gottlieb. This was the first photo of jazz musicians taken by Mr. Gottlieb since 1948 as well as his last ever. In addition to the photo session, Bradford and the other musicians selected, were interviewed as part of a PBS documentary that will be released at a later date, about the work of Mr. Gottlieb. Mr. Hayes, while accomplishing so much in the music performance world, has also been a successful music educator in the Newark, New Jersey Public Schools for 24 years. This connection to education, and his knowledge of jazz, makes him an excellent clinician. ( workshops!, workshops!, workshops!) Education: Mr. Hayes holds a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Music Education from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. He has also studied privately with George Coleman and Charles Davis. Contact Bradford @ (908) 354-7344 (USA)I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

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Member Since: 2/5/2007
Band Website: bradfordhayes.com
Band Members: Bradford Hayes-Saxophone, Duane Eubanks-Trumpet, Cornell McGhee-Trombone, Michael Cochrane-Piano, Calvin Jones-Bass,Greg Searvance-Drums
Influences: Jackie McLean, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, & Joe Henderson
Sounds Like: Bradford’s latest recording is “The Jazz Life”. It’s still ranked in the top 200 Jazz CDs on radio as of March 12th, 2008!

Bradford is also featured on a brand new (11/10/06) CD byThe Spirit Of Life Ensemble entitled"That Healin’ Feelin’"

Record Label: Intensity Music, LLC
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

All About Jazz "The Jazz Life" Review

The Jazz Life Bradford Hayes (Intensity Music, Inc.) by George Kanzler All About Jazz, New York, NY October 2007 Back when he was in his 20s, jamming around Newark (NJ) area clubs in the '80s, B...
Posted by Bradford Hayes on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:49:00 PST

Luxury Experience Magazine review of "The Jazz Life"

September 2007Bradford Hayes - The Jazz LifeBy Edward F. NestaBradford Hayes' The Jazz Life shows the positive influence of life, family, love, and friends on a refreshing independent jazz release.The...
Posted by Bradford Hayes on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 03:17:00 PST

Jazz Review.com2 review of "The Jazz Life"

Featured Artist: Bradford Hayes CD Title: The Jazz Life Year: 2007 Record Label: Intensity Music, Inc. Style: Contemporary Jazz Musicians: Bradford Hayes (saxophone), Duane Eubanks (trumpet), Co...
Posted by Bradford Hayes on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 02:56:00 PST

Audiophile Audition Magazine review of "The Jazz Life"

Bradford Hayes - The Jazz Life - Intensity Music "The entire production speaks care and thoughtfulness in performances, recording, and packaging." Bradford Hayes - The Jazz Life - Intensity Music ...
Posted by Bradford Hayes on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 03:09:00 PST

Jazz Review.com review of "The Jazz Life"

Featured Artist: Bradford Hayes CD Title: The Jazz Life Year: 2007 Record Label: Intensity Music, Inc. Style: Contemporary Jazz Musicians: Bradford Hayes (saxophone), Duane Eubanks (trumpet), Cornell ...
Posted by Bradford Hayes on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:56:00 PST

JazzChicago.net review of "The Jazz Life"

Bradford Hayes "The Jazz Life"June 2007Review by Brad Walseth for JazzChicago.netSome darn good playing to be found on this collection of songs both sweet and savory. For "The Jazz Life," saxophonist ...
Posted by Bradford Hayes on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:50:00 PST

Jazz Connection Magazine review of "The Jazz Life"

Bradford HayesThe Jazz LifeIntensity MusicAlto saxophonist Bradford Hayes has always lived the jazz life. The Newark, NJ, resident and public school music educator has been a mainstay in the jazz aren...
Posted by Bradford Hayes on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:43:00 PST

Cadence Magazine review of "The Jazz Life"

Bradford Hayes,"THE JAZZ LIFE", Intensity Music, LLCReviewed by: Michael SteinmanFor Cadence MagazineApril 2007Tunji's Blues/ Carolyn/ Black Nile/ My Sons/ The Coaster/ The Desert/ Bianca's Dance/ The...
Posted by Bradford Hayes on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:30:00 PST

Ejazznews.com review of "The Jazz Life"

CD Reviews: Bradford Hayes - The Jazz LifePosted by: editor on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 07:00 AMBy Edward Blanco www.ejazznews.comOriginally from Petersburg, Va., Bradford Hayes now hails from Newark,...
Posted by Bradford Hayes on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:34:00 PST

Jazz Hot(Paris) review of "The Jazz Life"

Bradford Hayes, "THE JAZZ LIFE", Intensity Music, LLC Reviewed by: Jean Szlamowicz For Jazz Hot Magazine (Paris, France) April 2007 Tunji's Blues/ Carolyn/ Black Nile/ My Sons/ The Coaster/ The ...
Posted by Bradford Hayes on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:26:00 PST