Kevin Hayden is an American drummer, producer and composer. Kevin studied at Milwaukee Area Technical College where he was mentored by Ben Hans, one of Milwaukee’s premiere jazz drummers.
Kevin has worked with several gospel and jazz greats such a the Gospel Chops, legendary drummer Peter Erskine (Weather Report, Michel Brecker) and pianist John Beasley(Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard).
Kevin released his debut album "Delegations And Assignments" which featured keyboardist Terry Harris Jr., bassist Damian Erskine (Peter Erskine Trio) and bassist/producer Lance Tolbert (Mariah Carey.)
Kevin started jazz fusion band, the “Kevin Hayden Band. This band featured keyboardist Theo Merriweather, bassist Dwayne Williams and saxophonist Tobias Cainion. Later, Kevin recruited a 4th member to the band, keytarist, Quintin Gulledge.
In 2010, Kevin released his hit single “Distant" which featured his friends Joel Wade on keys, Christopher Marcellus on bass and Isaiah Joshua on alto sax. Soon after, the Kevin Hayden Trio debuted the release of the trio's "The Winter Project", which features Evan Paydon on bass and Terry Harris Jr. on keys. Guest appearances include Isaiah Joshua on alto sax and vocalist Camille Hunt.
In early 2012 the trio acquired bassist Alan Harris and released their latest album "Paris". This album features tenor saxophonist Eric Schoor, alto saxophonist Isaiah Joshua, guitarist Darrien Williams, vocalist Camille Hunt and a guest appearance by narrator Harrison D. Kern.
In 2013 the trio's third studio album entitled "Illegal Playlist" was released. The album is co-produced by jazz pianist, Greg Spero of the Buddy Rich Big Band. Guest appearances include Quintin Gulledge and guitarist Shonn Hinton (John Legend) and hip-hop artist Klassik.
For information on latest projects, visit website at http://kevinhayden.net/
Kevin has worked with several gospel and jazz greats such a the Gospel Chops, legendary drummer Peter Erskine (Weather Report, Michel Brecker) and pianist John Beasley(Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard).
Kevin released his debut album "Delegations And Assignments" which featured keyboardist Terry Harris Jr., bassist Damian Erskine (Peter Erskine Trio) and bassist/producer Lance Tolbert (Mariah Carey.)
Kevin started jazz fusion band, the “Kevin Hayden Band. This band featured keyboardist Theo Merriweather, bassist Dwayne Williams and saxophonist Tobias Cainion. Later, Kevin recruited a 4th member to the band, keytarist, Quintin Gulledge.
In 2010, Kevin released his hit single “Distant" which featured his friends Joel Wade on keys, Christopher Marcellus on bass and Isaiah Joshua on alto sax. Soon after, the Kevin Hayden Trio debuted the release of the trio's "The Winter Project", which features Evan Paydon on bass and Terry Harris Jr. on keys. Guest appearances include Isaiah Joshua on alto sax and vocalist Camille Hunt.
In early 2012 the trio acquired bassist Alan Harris and released their latest album "Paris". This album features tenor saxophonist Eric Schoor, alto saxophonist Isaiah Joshua, guitarist Darrien Williams, vocalist Camille Hunt and a guest appearance by narrator Harrison D. Kern.
In 2013 the trio's third studio album entitled "Illegal Playlist" was released. The album is co-produced by jazz pianist, Greg Spero of the Buddy Rich Big Band. Guest appearances include Quintin Gulledge and guitarist Shonn Hinton (John Legend) and hip-hop artist Klassik.
For information on latest projects, visit website at http://kevinhayden.net/
RSS Feed
