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Bradford Hayes
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 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 had been serving as Musical Director for Babatunde Olatunji's Drums Of Passion Band for several years, until Mr. Olatunji's recent 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.
In October 2003, 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 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 PBS documentary about Mr. Gottlieb.
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 for 20 years. This connection to education, and his knowledge of jazz, makes him an excellent clinician.
Awards
Received a proclamation from Mayor Sara Bost of Irvington, NJ for his musical Received a proclamation from the Newark City Council for his musical & educational accomplishments. Selected as an "Outstanding Young Man of America" for 1998.
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Primary Instrument
Saxophone, alto
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
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.