About Me
Dale Haslam was born in Kingston, Jamaica and then raised on the island in a little district in St. Ann called Train Line. He grew up going to church with family, where his interest in music was piqued. At fifteen years old, Dale picked up the bass and started practicing at church. Just one year later, at age sixteen, he played in a gospel band with his uncle. During this time, Dale continued playing in church, but his love of music led him to seek more.
a gospel group, The Ambassadors, as well as other groups. His passion for music continued to grow and he took classical piano lessons as well. Shortly after, he saved enough money to buy his own bass.
In 1998, Dale began playing with the Skool Band, which includes renowned drummer Desmond Jones, and is still a part of the Band. From that time, his zeal has led him to tours all over the world with singers such as Carlene Davis, Judy Mowatt (of the I-Threes), Barrington Levy, Mutabaruku and Maurice Gordan’s band. Dale has been on a Caribbean tour with Ernest Ranglin and has played in several festivals with him, including Air Jamaica’s Jazz and Blues Festival. He still plays bass for Ernest Ranglin, including Jazz in the Garden concerts in Kingston. On several occasions, Dale also plays in Jamaica’s Big Band.
Since 2003, Dale has been playing and touring the world with Jimmy Cliff. He has played in several countries and festivals with Mr. Cliff. If not touring, Dale plays gigs in clubs and hotels. His desire to learn expanded his music ability and he become skilled at songwriting, production and arranging. He uses these skills as well in studios.
Dale had several musical influences, including Benjy Myaz, Leon Duncan, Family Man Barrett (played with Bob Marley), Glen Browne, Neville morris ,Junior Jazz, John Patitucci, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Richard Bona, Victor Wooten, and Nathan East.
Presently Dale is working on his first album, Moving Forward. His fervor is always pushing him to learn and grow, so each song on this album represents a lesson in his journey. His first single, How Great Is Thy Faithfulness, is played on many radio stations throughout Jamaica. The album is a fusion of R&B, Reggae and jazz and was influenced by the works of Marcus Miller, The Braxton Brothers, Ernest Ranglin and Maurice gorden. Dale is also producing dian barnette and gregory norris
