Meet The Band
Bruce Smith - Keyboards and Vocals
Bruce Smith - Keyboards and Vocals
Bruce Smith - Keyboards and Vocals
Bruce Smith has a BA in Music Education from East Carolina and an MA in Music Education from the University of SC. He began his professional music career with U.S. Army Bands serving as a Warrant Officer Bandmaster and jazz keyboardist worldwide. He is also an accomplished jazz and pop vocalist. His musical influences are jazz, funk, R&
Bruce Smith has a BA in Music Education from East Carolina and an MA in Music Education from the University of SC. He began his professional music career with U.S. Army Bands serving as a Warrant Officer Bandmaster and jazz keyboardist worldwide. He is also an accomplished jazz and pop vocalist. His musical influences are jazz, funk, R&B, and blues. Bruce plays piano and keyboard bass while providing vocals for Daze Work.
Doug Mayes, Saxophone
Bruce Smith - Keyboards and Vocals
Bruce Smith - Keyboards and Vocals
Doug Mayes began playing saxophone as a kid after an encounter with a Dexter Gordon album ignited a lifelong passion for jazz. He's studied with noted jazz trombonist and educator Tommy Smith and Frank Bongiorno during his time at UNCW in the 90's. Since then, he's been active on the jazz scene in Wilmington, Phoenix and Raleigh. He curre
Doug Mayes began playing saxophone as a kid after an encounter with a Dexter Gordon album ignited a lifelong passion for jazz. He's studied with noted jazz trombonist and educator Tommy Smith and Frank Bongiorno during his time at UNCW in the 90's. Since then, he's been active on the jazz scene in Wilmington, Phoenix and Raleigh. He currently is featured in several local area bands. His powerful sound is a perfect blend of jazz, soul, and funk!
Bill Hayes, Drums
Bruce Smith - Keyboards and Vocals
Bill Hayes, Drums
Originally from Cherryville, NC, Bill Hayes received his music degree from Appalachian State University and has performed extensively throughout the southeast US and northern Texas area. He currently resides in Raleigh and serves as principle percussionist with the Triangle Wind Ensemble, and is a first call for many area church orchestr
Originally from Cherryville, NC, Bill Hayes received his music degree from Appalachian State University and has performed extensively throughout the southeast US and northern Texas area. He currently resides in Raleigh and serves as principle percussionist with the Triangle Wind Ensemble, and is a first call for many area church orchestras. He has performed drums with many jazz groups in the triangle area including The Michael Jones Trio, and Moments Notice. Bill is a tasteful drummer with extraordinary technique making him a perfect fit for the music and styles of Daze Work.
About Us
What We Play
Where We Play
Where We Play
Daze Work is a versatile professional jazz band with a vast repertoire of jazz standards, contemporary fusion, funk, pop, beach and R&B selections performed instrumentally as well as with vocals. Daze Work implies the joy of being dazzled by the musicianship, artistry, and grooves of this amazing band. We perform to entertain all of ou
Daze Work is a versatile professional jazz band with a vast repertoire of jazz standards, contemporary fusion, funk, pop, beach and R&B selections performed instrumentally as well as with vocals. Daze Work implies the joy of being dazzled by the musicianship, artistry, and grooves of this amazing band. We perform to entertain all of our audiences! Whether it's jazz, fusion, funk, or R&B, it's all in a Daze Work"!
Where We Play
Where We Play
Where We Play
Daze Work has performed in restaurants, lounges and bars in the triangle area like C. Grace, Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse, Chef's Palette, Watts & Ward, Sullivan's Steakhouse, London Bridge Pub, and Irregardless Cafe, just to name a few. We also perform weddings, corporate events, as well as private functions all over the triangle area.
More About "DAZE WORK"
Our Music...
Traditional Jazz, featuring the music of Miles Davis, Stanley Turrentine, Herbie Hancock, and Duke Ellington
Latin Music, featuring the Brazilian music of Carlos Jobim, Kenny Durham, Horace Silver, and Freddy Hubbard
Fusion Jazz, featuring the music of Spyro Gyra, Jeff Lorber Fusion, and Grover Washington Jr.
Pop and R&B Classics of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Bill Withers, and Al Jarreau