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Jeffrey Daniel

Jeffrey Daniel of Shalamar

About Me


"Multi-talented solo artist, entertainer and performer" Blues and Soul Magazine.
“A red-hot band producing exactly the kind of funky feel you would expect” The Stage
“…soul, funk and dance legend” Time Out
Jeffrey Daniel first found fame as a 16 year old dancer on U.S. TV show Soul Train with his dance partner Jody Watley. Jeffrey and Jody with Howard Hewett went on to become multimillion album selling soul group SHALAMAR. They scored globals hits with songs like "Take That to The Bank, A Night to Remember, There It Is and Friends". Jeffrey pioneered the street dance body popping and locking craze and is recognised as an original O.G. in the world of dance. He is renowned for teaching Michael Jackson to Moonwalk and went on to choreograph and appear in music videos such as Smooth Criminal and Bad. He was a creative consultant on Ghosts and for many of Michael’s live tours. Other choreography credits include, Johnny Gill, Vanessa Williams and Paul McCartney’s "Give my regards to Broad Street". For a number of years Jeffrey moved to Japan working as a radio DJ host and producer. JD has residencies in three countries -the USA,UK and Japan.
In May 2007 Jeffrey appeared as the compere on the Michael Jackson 26 date UK hit - Thriller live tour.
JD is currently recording a new album and will be touring with his band. For further information log on to www.jeffreydaniel.com Below there are a selection of interviews and music videos featuring JD.
Jeffrey Daniel in Action Live
Jeffrey Daniel and the Funky Dance Moves To see all JD’s videos please visit his website at www.jeffreydaniel.com
Jeffrey Daniel in Japan. JD relaxing and giving us some insight of what he gets up to in private.
Jeffrey Daniel TV Appearances and Interviews
Jeffrey Daniel Documentaries. To see all of JD’s videos please visit his website at www.jeffreydaniel.com
Shalamar TV and Video
A selection of videos Choreographed or Directed by Jeffrey Daniel.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/16/2007
Band Website: jeffreydaniel.com
Band Members: Jeffrey Daniel, Stelios K,
Jayrule, Scholar, Drewe
Myluv, Sumaia.

Blues and Soul - Live Review
Maidstone, UK.

Influences:

Jeffrey Daniel - Lost Without You. JD singing acoustically followed by the Jeffrey Daniel Tribute made when JD was awarded Legendary Choreographer status.

Sounds Like:

Jeffrey Daniel of Shalamar fame to release Solo Album

JD's gigs are listed in Gig Guide Ltd
Gigs, Bands and Music Venues at Gig Guide Ltd

Record Label: j-pansoul
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Blues and Soul - Live Review - Jeffrey Daniel

Blues and Soul - Live Review - Maidstonehttp://www.bluesandsoul.com/live_item/13/jeffrey_da niel__maidstone_290308/ Jeffrey Daniel: Maidstone 29/03/08   It was a choice move kicking off his set ...
Posted by Jeffrey Daniel on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:21:00 PST

Shalamar Star in Drug Arrest

Police today raided the home of Jeffrey Daniel after a tip off from an anonymous source. Scores of Special Forces surrounded the secluded house in Finchley, North London in the early hours of this mo...
Posted by Jeffrey Daniel on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:49:00 PST