As the name implies, Jeff Lorber Fusion initially took inspiration from such genre-bending icons as Horace Silver, Chick Corea, and the '70s electrified sound of Miles Davis, albeit with an ear to pushing his fusion and funk-influenced sound in a much more mainstream direction. One of the early progenitors of what would come to be known as smooth jazz, pianist Jeff Lorber originally made his name in the '70s and '80s with his electric jazz outfit Jeff Lorber Fusion. I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart (Duke Ellington) This group can also be configured into a Duo or Quartet as needed.īruce and Mike w/Jim Ferris at Marriott Grnd OpenĪlmost Like Being In Love (Nat King Cole)ĭon’t Get Around Much Anymore (Duke Ellington) Bill has been an active professional percussionist in the triangle for many years performing with orchestras, pit bands, and local bands throughout the triangle.
Bill Hayes (drums) is the newest addition to Daze Work. Doug Mayes has been performing in the local jazz scene of Phoenix, AZ as well as Wilmington and Raleigh for many years entertaining crowds with his soulful style. He was the Principle Conductor and Commander for bands in South Carolina, the Republic of South Korea, Alabama, and eventually the Staff Bands Officer for the US Army and US Army National Guard in Washington. Army Bands before becoming a Warrant Officer Bandmaster. This dynamic group performs the music of jazz giants Miles Davis, Dizzie Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Paul Desmond, and Stanley Turrentine while also performing great arrangements of contemporary fusion greats like Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Ronnie Laws, and Bill Withers.īruce Smith (keyboards) was a jazz pianist with the U.S.
The group is made up of Bruce Smith on keyboard, keyboard bass and vocals, Doug Mayes on saxophones, and Bill Hayes on the drums. Daze Work is a high energy jazz group that performs straight ahead, as well as contemporary and smooth jazz for almost any occasion.
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