Jeff Haynes a “Percussion Wizard” according to the Albany
    Times, brings a sound to today’s music scene that takes percussion beyond
    “technique” and “tradition”.  In recorded and stage performances, Jeff moves
    effortlessly from varied and subtle textures... to grooving in the pocket... to
    anchoring the rhythm section.  

    Jeff has toured and recorded extensively with Cassandra Wilson, for 15 years.  
    He has toured with the Pat Metheny Group, Al Jarreau, Boney James, Lizz
    Wright , Harry Belafonte, Dionne Farris and Peabo Bryson.  His talent is widely
    reflected in over a 100 CDs with recording credits ranging from prominent
    names in R&B, Jazz, World Beat—to New Age.

    Jeff is the founder and President of Komunyaka Music, Inc., a multi-faceted
    music production company.  The company offers a music enrichment program
    called Music for the Mind & Spirit. Since the spring of 2000, Jeff has conducted a
    variety of percussion based workshops in cultural institutions and schools.  

    Jeff's workshops feature dynamic professional story tellers, spoken word artists,
    dancers and musicians, from Jeff’s vast network friends and professional
    contacts. Students learn from performances and hands on experiences to can
    take a refreshing journey through the world of music.

    Jeff Partners with Hudson Valley Schools on Grant Opportunities

    His school programs have been featured in the
    Poughkeepsie Journal and Times Herald-Record.  Jeff
    has been developing conceptual curriculum based arts
    in education programs through grant partnerships.  
    Last spring he worked with the faculty and PTO at JV
    Forrestal Elementary School in Beacon City School
    District to receive the Dutchess County Arts Council
    Arts-in-Education Partnership Grant.

    His program at JV Forrestal lead to a coordinated
    districtwide residency!  From March through May
    2008, Jeff is working with 5th grade classes in all four
    elementary schools in Beacon City School District on a
    drumming and spoken word program that helps
    students internalize and express the realities of
    Slavery and the Underground Railroad.   





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Just as life unfolds, music
takes us on a journey.  
Move with it -- enjoy
the trip.

                            Jeff Haynes