Philadelphia born jazz pianist, Dre Barnes started piano lessons at a young age and

developed a good ear for jazz. Upon graduation from Rutgers University, Barnes started

sitting in at various jam sessions in NYC and started gigging at several venues in the New

York/Tri-state area. Barnes has performed with a wide array of artists including; vocalist

LaDee Streeter, saxophonists Willie Williams, Don Braden, and Stacey Dilliard, Bassists

Curtis Lundy, and the T.S. Monk Septet to name a few. Barnes most recent recording

“Wandering Spirits” features drummer Lewis Nash and Bassist Reuben Rogers.

Barnes cites Cedar Walton, John Hicks and the late Mulgrew Miller as primary influences.

“Dre Barnes is an impressive jazz pianist and composer who delivers his choice notes with

a firm touch and potent rhythmic heft” Zan Stewart, The Star Ledger

“Like every serious jazz musician, pianist Dre Barnes has positioned himself in the music’s

timeline, Barnes indicates that he’s well on his way to realizing these lofty aspirations”

David Orthmann, All About Jazz