Please check out our website www.gayelynnmckinney.com to listen to sample clips of our music.
Performers for my "It's About Time" CD release party are: Felecia Mckiever ..s, Mick Dobday ..s, Yancy on Sax, Damon Warmack on Bass, Hakeem on Percussion & Rydell on Guitar.
Check out this video: CD Release Party / Monday Maddness
GayeLynn McKinney's drumming style is electric; transitioning from jazz to latin to rock to funk, she is a woman with many facets. Her signature style of drumming can be seen through her uncanny improvisation, power, speed and an always-present deliberate control. McKinney is a founding member of the Detroit based, Grammy nominated all female jazz group STRAIGHT AHEAD. McKinney is also a talented saxophonist and singer and a member of a musical dynasty, which helps to explain her powerhouse style!
GayeLynn was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, her father, the legendary Harold McKinney, was a formidable jazz pianist and composer; her mother Gwendolyn McKinney a renowned singer and vocal instructor. She began playing the drums at the age of two and has had ample exposure to the creative music scene since birth.
McKinney received much of her musical training on the Detroit Jazz scene, but she also obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Oakland University. At the university she was a part of the Meadowbrook Estate a world-renowned show choir and a member of the university jazz band. At Oakland University she learned and mastered music theory and composition.
GayeLynn is an active member of the Detroit jazz scene, performing workshops for novices, serious musicians, elementary, junior & senior high school and college students. She has also appeared at many local famous nightspots including the renowned Bakers Keyboard Lounge. Her hometown advantage has given her the opportunity to play with many famous jazz notables including Aretha Franklin, Carlos McKinney, Marcus Belgrave, Geri Allen, Harold McKinney, Regina Carter and many others.
Among GayeLynn McKinney's many awards, she was presented with an award for outstanding musical performance during Music Fest, USA where she won best drummer beating out over nine thousand participants. McKinney was recently awarded the 2004 Motor City Music Award with her group Straight Ahead for best jazz group.
GayeLynn McKinney's diverse drumming style has given her the opportunity to travel extensively and play at many famous jazz shows including Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Boston Globe Festival, the Kennedy Center, Jamaica Jazz and Heritage Festival-Montego Bay and the 1996 Olympics. She also did an extensive tour in Japan where she was the drummer for Speech of Arrested Development.
McKinney is an extraordinary all around gifted drummer and percussionist. Her lifelong love of music allows her to stir the soul with her broad-based knowledge of music in general. She is an instant showstopper, and is a musician to keep your eye on.
Hey YOU #2 ! ;) Girrl it was HOT as HELL today, NOT that I've ever been there ya know I'm just saying. *lol* So I know it was HOT in Motown too. I have alot more free time now since the 2 surgeries on the knee so I'm not gonna SAY when I'm coming,.I'm just gonna POP up on ya at a gig and SURPRISE you. Subscribed to your blog so I can keep up,
♫♪♪ Hi From THE OFFICIAL BLEU OCEAN MUSIC PAGE! Thanks for your Friendship . And your posts . Do keep in touch and have a great week and weekend full of music and fun . PS DROP ME A POST ANY TIME From your Drummer Friend . BLEU OCEAN www. bleu-ocean.com I ENJOYED Your Site ! PS Come and hear my 2 NEW Videos I put on this week thou youtube .At our redbank after party and let me no what you think of them thanks Keep me posted . THE OFFICIAL BLEU OCEAN MUSIC PAGE! The Place where my Music lives Today
Thank you for the comment, I wish I could send you more of my thoughts that have a pic to enhance the message. There are times, when this is not possible, so my friends know I will sometimes ask them to close their eyes and envision the most beautiful and calming moment, knowing I send this to you...Enjoy. Best wishes on your musical journey...Love and Light... PS. Do you know Eric Seats, he is doing some wonderful work with gifted drummers of the CA. area, If you get a chance, check out his page, he also has a wonderful gift and special Light within. Thank you, hope to hear from you soon, until then... Keep shining your special Light, it is a pleasure, Ciao Bella, Eva
I'm getting airplay in New york, on FM Station WHCR 90.3 FM on The Voice/ Maurice Watts The station is playing my song Roses Champagne Candlelight
After many emails, and comments and calls this is keeping The Voice playing my song on his show!!
I need your help myspace friends to keep the flow going Please go to the podcast here and listen and post your comments! or call on fridays EST 8:00pm to 12:00 midnight to request my song call the station at: 212-491-4685 and request my song
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hey lady, it's been a minute since i've stopped by to say hello. i hope your weekend is cool so far. come thru sometimes...ur face is missed over here. :-)
The weekend is starting to peek through...sending weekend wishes to you early...when you awake I want you to know that I hope your weekend glows with warmth and beauty...tickling your heart as if a butterfly landed gently...Love and Light...Ciao Babi ;-)
It is always a delight to share with you. I have been in limbo with my thoughts at this time. Some are light, some are deep, so I share with you, part of a writing which I can only say, is of the moment, ;-)
~*...The inner peace and oneness of our heart and soul, delights in the here and now. It's energy empowers our spiritual essence of self to acknowledge the dynamics of inner~peace at a place within a clear mind, which requires us to be in no certain place other than the very place in the world that we exist and are surrounded by....*~{EMS}
Thoughts floating in my mind at this time, acknowledging that 'Time is of the Essence.' May inner~peace and a clear mind be always with you, Blessings Just lil'o me, Eva ox
Thank you Gayelynn for taking the time to check it out. I know this is much needed in my life. I pray that you have much success in your cleaning. Love in friendship.
Hey there pretty lady! I know it's been awhile, your always in my heart and thoughts. Just stopping through to let you know you were on my mind. Your friend for life... Kenney Mills a.k.a Pork Chop!
DJ Sir Lena @Electric Lounge 5/9/09 Every Saturday night, Electric Lounge is the place to be! Located in historic Downtown Pontiac, this bar corners the intersection of South Saginaw and West Pike Street. The actual name of the bar is The Crofoot Ballroom. Inside the Cafe of the Crofoot is where Electric Lounge goes on!
