TMA149 Members

Darryl Joseph-Dennie
PIANO AND KEYBOARDS
Born October 5th, 1989, Darryl showed interest in music at a very early age. By
the time he was three years old, he had already taught himself how to play all of
the demos on the family’s keyboard at home and was attempting to teach other
family members how to do so as well.
At 4 years of age, Darryl embarked on a 13 year journey of studying classical,
jazz and theory at the renowned Merriam School of Music, where he is now
currently positioned as a music education specialist. During those 13 years,
Darryl was accepted into Merriam’s Keyboard Ensemble and Enriched programs
for students showing exceptional potential. Darryl also participated in numerous
Festivals and competitions winning multiple first place awards and scholarships.
After attending Humber College for Jazz and Contemporary music in Toronto,
Darryl then furthered his musical development by joining the music ministry at a
local church. Darryl, later, spent four years as the lead pianist for The Church on
the Queensway’s Christmas and Easter musicals which also included a run of
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
Darryl has appeared on two episodes of the television series, Single Ladies.
Darryl has also appeared in Tamia’s music video ‘Leave it Smokin’ and
Francesco Yates’ video, ‘Do You Think About Me’.
In 2016, Darryl headlined the Toronto Beaches Jazz festival’s opening night as
part of the band Really Big World (formerly 7Sould). In 2017, Darryl performed
and recorded with Desiigner during Spotify’s I’m With the Banned sessions. In
2019, Darryl Toured Trinidad and Tobago for the international Carifesta Festival.
Darryl also operates as the producer, music director, arranger and keyboardist for
various churches and groups within the GTA including GRAMMY nominated
producer/writer, Roy Hamilton III; JUNO award winner, Carlos Morgan and Vocal
coach for The Launch, Lorraine Lawson.