User:New Jersey Hunter Hayes

HUNTER HAYES OF NEW JERSEY is an African American Singer & Sax Player ,( "NOT THE COUNTRY ARTIST"), Was Born ( Douglas Hayes Pinkney ) in the town of Montclair New Jersey. In 1951., His father Hunter Sr, was a drummer who played with "Walter Davis ,Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie.Hunter's Mother Elaine Pinkney had a beautiful voice and won talent shows in her young years .Hunter was raised in the church. and sang in the church choir. Hunter spent a year in a foster home when his mother got very sick.,That was the year at 15 years old , A minister from Red Hook Brooklyn, gave him an Old silver "C"Melody Saxophone which he taught himself to play by ear. He Practiced and learned fast". in 1968, He and His Band ('The EveryDay People)", were signed to De-Lite Records in NY City, along with Kool & The Gang ,The K-GEES, GQ and Benny Troy .During those Years Hunter Learned How to Be an Entertainer and How to write and arrange his own Original songs. Eventually Hunter Left De-Lite records in late 76", after a string of NO- Hits ,He went back to his roots, "The Church" .and got a regular Day Job as a Diesel Mechanic and Truck Driver( for which he has a degree In Diesel Technology From Lincoln Tech).

by mid 1980's Hunter decided to go solo, performing live at New York's Apollo Theater and the Peppermint Lounge Night Club. in Orange New Jersey. During that time Hunter began recording and writing his own songs. He became a ultra dynamic singer and skillful entertainer and sax player.In one show he will cover 20 or 30 different artists also Many times during a show, he will stop and tell funny stories and do sometimes 5 or 6 whole minutes of comedy. He hardly ever takes a break during his seamless non-stop presentation ,Also he covers an unbelievable spectrum of genres of music. . . Hunter has been known to cover James Brown ,Stevie Wonder Blood Sweat and Tears, Al Green ,to Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet and Ray Charles,.Nat King Cole and Kenny-G. . Hunters' writing skills are among the best in the business, He wrote (THE) Theme song for the "State of New Jersey" ( New Jersey Song) on iTunes. He also Wrote ( "SPANISH LOVE SONG" ), on iTunes & YouTube .His version of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" is Powerful ! Hunter even WROTE THE Theme song for a TV Show called" DUE PROCESS", which airs on( NJN TV 12), twice a week ! which he received 7 Emmy Awards for,. Hunter uses his gifted ,unique voice and Sax to record on his own Label called "Hunter Hayes Music Ent LLC", He Plays 13 different instruments and usually records all the sounds and instruments and voices on his recordings by himself!. NOBODY does RAY CHARLES ," AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL" and Georgia on My Mind", Like Hunter Hayes Of New Jersey !      On ( YouTube ) !   As of this printing  ,He has One best selling  Original CD  called -("It's A Wonderful Life ") His Big Hit On iTunes ,CD Baby, Amazon          &Tune Core., Again it's called . . . "Spanish Love Song".

Hunter has not been afraid to Sing and speak the Truth about Controversial subjects such as Racism,and Marriage ! Listen to his song ," Don't call me Y.T., and His Gospel song: "Walk With Jesus" . . and " Colors Of Freedom" .,Visit Hunter on     YouTube @ hunterhayestv To        view him performing over 30 uploaded Video's. . . / To contact Hunter And see his schedule :,Go to Facebook  for Movie Sound Tracks, Bookings , Live Performances ,Festivals , Weddings & Concerts .He can be found most week ends  in South Orange t the" ABOVE RESTAURANT #1 SOUTH ORANGE AVE. SOUTH ORANGE, OR IN WOODLAND PARK AT PJ RUFO'S ON BROWERTOWN RD.

contact work cell: 973-818-6942 or 973-256-1183