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A native of Portland, Oregon, Tyson began his formal music training at the age of twelve. Receiving both classical and jazz instruction on the saxophone, Tyson grew up performing in school bands and the church. In 2003, he was selected to play in the Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP), Portland’s premiere youth orchestra. With the PYP, Tyson performed in many notable concerts and venues including Portland's Concert at the Waterfront and annual concerts held in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
In 2004, Tyson then decided to major in music at Walla Walla University. While in Walla Walla, Tyson formed his first working quartet, The Tyson Haynes Project (THP). This group played frequently throughout Washington and Oregon, including notable performances for Blue Mountain Television, Positive Life Radio, The College Church, and was featured as the opening band for Christian recording artist Allen Asbury. In 2006 the THP released their first CD entitled “The Real Book”, which featured arrangements of hymns in a jazz quartet setting. Apart from the THP, Tyson has played with the Walla Walla Steel Drum Band, which toured extensively throughout Oregon, Washington, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.
In 2007, Tyson moved to Eugene, Oregon to attend the University of Oregon. While at the U of O, Tyson played in the Oregon Jazz Ensemble, the Oregon Wind Ensemble, the University of Oregon Symphony, and the Oregon Saxophone Quartet. While playing in these ensembles, Tyson performed at numerous music festivals and concerts including The Reno Jazz Festival, North American Saxophone Alliance, The Oregon Bach Festival, and The North American Band Masters Association.
Apart from school ensembles, Tyson played in the horn section with the University of Oregon Gospel Choir. The U of O Gospel Choir was featured in performances throughout Oregon, most notably with the Oregon Ballet Company in their “Night of Gospel Music.” In 2008, Tyson formed The Tyson Haynes Quartet and The Tyson Haynes Worship Project, which performed extensively throughout the Willamette Valley. Also in 2008, Tyson performed regularly with the Detrick Swigart Jazz Orchestra (Eugene Jazz Composers Orchestra), a modern jazz ensemble that featured the original works of Oregon composers such as Steve Owen, Doug Detrick, and Justin Morell. Tyson was also a member and co-founder of the contemporary jazz group Mobile 5, that has beenfeatured in the historic Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon.
In 2009, Tyson moved to Colorado and entered the graduate jazz studies program at the University of Northern Colorado. At UNC Tyson is currently involved with UNC Lab Band II under the direction of Jim White and The Sweet Basil Combo under the direction of Erik Applegate. Tyson has also performed and recorded with groups such as The Jenna McSwain Trio, The Jon Sheckler Group, D-ONE Praise, Archie Funker, and The John Mills Orchestra. Currently, Tyson is an active performer, composer, and educator around the Denver metro area.
As a studio musician, Tyson has worked with many notable recording engineers and producers such as Tim Ellis (Pink Martini, Shanghai Woolies, Decemberists, Tom Grant) and Greg Heimbecker (University of Northern Colorado).
Tyson Haynes is a genuine musician who is passionate about the music he is performing. Versatile in many areas of the saxophone, Tyson can be heard playing within many genres of music in many different settings.
Tyson has played with:
University of Northern Colorado Lab 1, Oregon Jazz Ensemble, Portland Youth Philharmonic, University of Oregon Orchestra, Oregon Wind Ensemble, University of Oregon Saxophone Quartet, Archie Funker, D-ONE Praise, Oregon Gospel Choir, UNC Latin Jazz Ensemble
Trumpet: Josh Deutsch, Andrew Rowan, Doug Detrick
Saxophone: Clark Bondy, Idit Shner, Steve Owen, Chris Clark, Mariko Ross, Don Braden, Hashsem Assadullahi, Nathan Irby, Joe Manis, Charlie Gurke, Greg Johnson, Austin Day
Trombone: Derek Bondy, Adam Bartczak, Joel Nagel
Guitar: Tim Ellis, Steve Kovalchek, Will Coca, Bart Vogel, Bill Marsh, Justin Morell, Ryan Fourt
Piano: Danilo Perez, Randy Porter, Ted Godbout, Jenna McSwain, Ben Haugland, Justin Cockerham, Kate Skinner
Bass: Kevin McDonald, Dustin Retzlaff, Tyler Abbot, Ted Swenson, Josh Tower
Drums: Gary Hobbs, Ryan Biesack, Susan Richardson, Chris Smith, Hayden Holbrook