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BRADFORD HAYES, a native of Petersburg, Virginia has been a force on the jazz scene in the Northeastern U.S. for many years now. He has performed at a number of club, colleges and concert halls that include Birdland (NYC), Tavern on the Green (NYC), and the Beacon Theater (NYC). Bradford has performed in different musical settings with Jimmy Heath,
Al Grey, Cecil Payne, Rufus Reid, Ray Bryant, Winard Harper, Ben Riley, 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 served as Musical Director for Babatunde Olatunji’s Drums of Passion Band for several years, until Mr. Olatunji’s passing. Bradford also 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. Recently, Bradford has also been performing with The Spirit of Life Ensemble.
In October 2003, Bradford along with 4 other musicians became the subjects of a photograph taken by the late, legendary jazz photographer William Gottlieb. This was the first photo of musicians taken by Mr. Gottlieb since 1948. In addition to this photo session Bradford and the other musicians selected, are also featured as part of a soon to be released PBS documentary about Mr. Gottlieb. Bradford also recently composed and recorded music for an upcoming documentary about cartoonist Will Eisner.
According to Dorothaan Kirk at WBGO-FM in Newark, NJ, “Bradford is a young man who deserves more recognition”. Mr. Hayes 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.
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.
Recordings
Bradford’s latest recording is entitled “The Jazz Life” is beginning to draw a lot of attention. The CD features pianist Michael Cochrane, bassist Calvin Jones, drummer Gregory Searvance, trumpeter Duane Eubanks, and trombonist Cornell McGhee. Bradford also released 2 other CDs entitled “Bianca’s Dance”, and “Our Fathers”. He is also featured on a new by The Spirit of Life Ensemble entitled “That Healin’ Feelin’”. He is also featured on a compilation CD released by BMG Direct entitled “A Jazz Discovery Showcase.”
Some Accomplishments and Affiliations
Member – Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Member – Grammy Recording Academy
Featured on the cover and in an article of the e-magazine @ www.blacknj.com
Photographed by legendary jazz photographer William Gottlieb, along with Javon Jackson, Hilton Ruiz, John Lee, and Bill Saxton, and featured as a part of a PBS documentary about Mr. Gottlieb. (October 2003)
Featured in a TV commercial for Virgin Atlantic Airlines, shot at Birdland (NYC).
Featured in a stage production of “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grille” with
Loretta Devine (Waiting to Exhale,” “Dream Girls”, etc.)
A featured finalist on Black Entertainment Television’s “Jazz Discovery”
Resident Artist - NJPAC’s United Way Arts Academy.
Received a proclamation from the City of Irvington, NJ for his musical accomplishments.
Selected as an “Outstanding Young Man of America” for 1998.
Member - International Association of Jazz Educators.
Member – ASCAP
Some of the places Bradford’s Horn has been heard
Festival International Nuits D’Afrique MONTREAL CANADA
New York State Museum Albany, NY
The Wetlands NYC, NY
The Priory Newark, NJ
Jersey Share Jazz & Blues Festival Red Bank, NJ
The Miller Outdoor Theater Houston, TX
The Montclair Art Museum Montclair, NJ
SOB’s NYC, NY
The Lexington Theater St. Louis, MO
Trinity Lutheran Church Jersey City, NJ
University of Mass Amhearst, MA
Birdiand NYC, NY
Africare House Washington, DC
Newark Jazz Festival Newark, NJ
The Bottom Line NYC, NY
Penn State University State Park, PA
Aaron Davis Hall NYC, NY
Kilamonjaro’s Washington, DC
Montclair Blues & Jazz festival Montclair, NJ
The Beacon Theater NYC, NY
The PECO Jazz Festival Philadelphia, PA
The Townpoint Jazz and Blues Festival Norfolk, VA
The Park West Theater, Chicago, Ill
Ortlieb's Jazzhaus Philadelphia, PA
NJPAC (Prudential Hall), Newark, NJ
Arts Centre - Accra, Ghana WEST AFRICA
The Panasonic Jazz Festival NYC, NY
Sweet Basil's NYC, NY
Cleopatra’s Needle NYC, NY
Bethany Baptist Church Newark, NJ (Jazz Vespers)
Trinity Lutheran Church Jersey City, NJ (Jazz Vespers)
The China Club PARIS FRANCE
Bradford Hayes (908) 354-7344 (o) / (908) 370-7793 (c)
E-Mail: hayes.bradford@verizon.net
Also visit Bradford @ www.BradfordHayes.com or www.myspace.com/bradfordhayesjazz
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Events
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Mel Brown Quartet
March 25, 2009 at 8pm to March 27, 2013 at 11pm – Jimmy Mak's
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Saturday JAZZ Nights at Chelsea Wine Bar
November 14, 2009 at 8:30pm to November 15, 2009 at 12:30am – Chelsea Wine Bar
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Orjazz presenta - "La tragica notte del dott. Hives"
November 14, 2009 from 9pm to 11pm – Crevacuore
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Jazz & Art Extravaganza!
November 15, 2009 from 3pm to 8pm – Emmy Lu Gallery
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Lee Summer's "Just Piano Series" presents...
November 19, 2009 from 7pm to 8pm – Triad Theatre
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Workout
December 3, 2009 from 9pm to 11pm – Casale Monferrato
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“Grazie”
December 17, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Ivrea
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Glad to connect with you, thanks for keeping it real!
Carrie Jackson
All the best,
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Keep Swinging!
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