At the age of 5 Aubrey started to study the accordion and piano. After completing his formal education at McGill University and Manhatan School of Music, in classical and jazz percussion,
Aubrey went on to perform in varied situations. He has toured with James ‘Blood’ Ulmer, Hassan Hakmoun (support act for Peter Gabriel), God Street wine, The John Popper Band, Sam Rivers, Ernest Ranglin and several other artists. While living in New York City, he performed in diverse situations. He spent two years on Broadway performing on the show “Bring in ‘Da Noise Bring in Da Funk”. He also performed on the David Letterman Show and the Jay Leno Show as part of the John Popper Band. Aubrey also performed at the famous Carnegie Hall with the New York Metro Mass choir. Aubrey continues to work with James ‘Blood’ Ulmer in a trio, The Music Revelation Ensemble, and with his Memphis Blood Blues band that features guitarist Vernon Reid. He also leads a project called “My id” that occasionally includes Vernon Reid as a special guest. He has released three CDs with “My id”. Both CDs include special guest performances by Vernon Reid and other great artists. Aubrey has recovered fully from kidney transplant surgery and is back to performing full :me in support of his latest CD called Jewel as well as the documentary film “StayAubrey!” His latest project is called “13go” is with bassist Ian DeSouza and Kim Ratcliffe. This project was also produced by Living Colour’s guitarist, Vernon Reid.
Aubrey Dayle
