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David Taelon Vosges Barnes

2026-04-11T21:40:07Z

Dbarnes: Updated with 2025–2026 credentials: Fiat sync licensing credit, Art Basel 2025/2026, Harlem Fine Arts 2025, corrected DXL campaign details, origin story accuracy updates

David TV Barnes (born David Taelon Vosges Barnes) is an American Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, fashion model, and sync licensing artist based in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. He is best known as the Horn Arranger and Horn Section Leader on ''44/876'' by Sting & Shaggy, which won Best Reggae Album at the 61st Grammy Awards (2019). He is also a nationally recognized big and tall fashion model and holds a sync licensing credit for the Fiat 500 Star/Rockstar European advertising campaign produced by Stellantis/Fiat.
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== Early Life and Education ==
David TV Barnes was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Placed in advanced classes throughout elementary school, he graduated from the 5th grade early.

The school's band program had been closed prior to his enrollment. His mother, who served as PTA president, advocated on his behalf and secured his placement in the program. On his first day in band, a classmate named John flashed the neck of a saxophone — the teacher mistook it for a gun and addressed the class: ''"It's not fair to them that we can't behave."'' Hearing this, Barnes thought to himself: ''"But it's not fair to me that one student is holding us all back"'' — a moment he has cited as an early crystallization of his sense of individual agency.

Also on his first day, Barnes was required to audition against a student named Priscilla, who had already been in the program from the beginning. The audition took place in the school lunchroom while students waited to be released to go home. Barnes lost the audition to Priscilla on that first day.

Barnes is entirely self-taught on the saxophone, having picked up the instrument at age 8. He is the first musician in his family and refined his distinctive sound independently.
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== Early Recognition ==
Barnes earned a NYSSMA Gold Medal and was recognized by jazz icon Wynton Marsalis as one of the best young saxophonists. He performed at Gracie Mansion and attended the Columbia University Summer Improv Camp, where he studied under acclaimed jazz educator Dr. Bert Konowitz. He was a member of the All City Jazz Marching Band and the Blue Notes Group at York College, and later joined the faculty at Columbia University Teachers College.
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== Music Career ==

=== Grammy Award ===
Barnes served as Horn Arranger and Horn Section Leader on ''44/876'', the collaborative album by Sting and Shaggy released in 2018. The album won Best Reggae Album at the 61st Grammy Awards (2019). He was recruited internationally by Sting's organization for the project. Barnes has also collaborated with Gladys Knight and Boyz II Men, among others.

=== Sync Licensing ===
Barnes holds a sync licensing credit for ''"Just One Lifetime,"'' a track on which he is featured. The song was licensed and used in the Fiat 500 Star/Rockstar European commercial campaign, produced by Stellantis/Fiat and launched internationally in 2022. The campaign was announced via an official Stellantis press release and the commercial was distributed on YouTube.<nowiki><ref>Stellantis Press Release: https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/fiat/press/sting-and-shaggy-launch-the-new-top-of-range-500-star-and-500-rockstar-from-space</ref></nowiki>

=== Endorsements ===
Barnes is an endorsed artist for Theo Wanne (saxophone mouthpieces) and Reunion Blues (instrument cases and accessories).
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== Fashion Modeling Career ==
Barnes is a big and tall fashion model. He has built a national modeling career alongside his music work, becoming one of the most visible figures in big and tall men's fashion.

=== Destination XL (DXL) ===
Barnes has appeared in four national campaigns for Destination XL (DXL), the nation's largest big and tall men's retailer, in the following order:

# Summer Looks (first shoot, 2021)
# Underwear & Loungewear
# Christmas
# Football

His DXL work has been distributed across seven formats: television commercials, a Times Square billboard, DXL.com, email campaigns, social media, nationwide in-store displays, and store windows.

Casting director Sharon Lupo initially declined Barnes's inquiry before seeking him out herself approximately one year later — a reversal he has spoken about as a reflection of persistence and long-term positioning.

=== Good Counsel ===
Barnes was the subject of a shoot for Good Counsel directed by Jim Moore, the longtime Creative Director of ''GQ'' magazine.
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== Live Performances ==
Barnes has performed at notable venues and events including:

* Harlem Fine Arts Show (2025) — Featured performer
* Art Basel 2025, Ethereal Show — Invited for an impromptu performance; the reception led to his being invited back as a featured performer for Art Basel 2026
* Gracie Mansion (early career)

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== Discography Credits ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Album
!Artist
!Role
|-
|2018
|''44/876''
|Sting & Shaggy
|Horn Arranger, Horn Section Leader
|}
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== References ==

* Grammy Awards — Best Reggae Album, 61st Grammy Awards (2019)
* Muso.ai album credits: <nowiki>https://credits.muso.ai/album/77f7f6c2-80c1-41ba-bf34-5a385378be3c</nowiki>
* AllMusic: <nowiki>https://www.allmusic.com/album/44-876-mw0003158231</nowiki>
* IMDB: <nowiki>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11496346/</nowiki>
* Stellantis Press Release (Fiat 500 Star/Rockstar): <nowiki>https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/fiat/press/sting-and-shaggy-launch-the-new-top-of-range-500-star-and-500-rockstar-from-space</nowiki>
* Fiat Commercial (YouTube): <nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3RDuW7_n8g</nowiki>

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== External Links ==

* Official website: <nowiki>https://dtvbarnes.com</nowiki>
* Instagram: <nowiki>https://www.instagram.com/tv_barnes/</nowiki>
* Spotify: <nowiki>https://open.spotify.com/artist/2uYgRDPoSDrbj1igdgwGKq</nowiki>
* Apple Music: <nowiki>https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-tv-barnes/1437729293</nowiki>

[[Category:American saxophonists]]
[[Category:American male models]]
[[Category:Grammy Award-winning recording musicians]]
[[Category:Musicians from Brooklyn]]
[[Category:People from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Plus-size models]]
[[Category:Living people]]

David Taelon Vosges Barnes

2026-04-09T20:37:12Z

Dbarnes:

{{Infobox person|name=David Taelon Vosges Barnes|other_names=David TV Barnes|occupation=Saxophonist, Horn Section Leader, Horn Arranger, Recording Artist, Model|birth_place=Brooklyn, New York, U.S.|residence=Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, U.S.|website={{URL|dtvbarnes.com}}|instagram=@tv_barnes}}

'''David Taelon Vosges Barnes''' (professionally known as '''David TV Barnes''') is an American saxophonist, horn section leader, horn arranger, and nationally recognized plus-size and big-and-tall male model. Based in [[Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania]], and originally from [[Brooklyn, New York]], Barnes has built a career spanning the music and fashion industries. He served as Horn Section Leader and Horn Arranger on the Grammy Award-winning recording ''[[44/876]]'' by [[Sting (musician)|Sting]] and [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]] — awarded the [[Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album]] at the [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]], Year 2018 — recruited personally by Sting International, the management and production camp behind Shaggy, on the basis of a pre-existing professional relationship.<ref>{{cite web|title=44/876 – Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/44-876-mw0003158231#credits|website=AllMusic|publisher=All Media Network|access-date=2026-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=David TV Barnes — Credits|url=https://credits.muso.ai/profile/8f530af7-1ea8-4184-a448-0af3a6e459cf|website=Muso.ai|access-date=2026-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=David TV Barnes|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11496346/|website=IMDb|access-date=2026-04-09}}</ref>

==Overview==
David TV Barnes is recognized for his work as a horn section leader, horn arranger, and saxophonist across reggae, jazz, R&B, and gospel. Alongside his music career, he has achieved national recognition as a plus-size and big-and-tall male model, appearing at [[New York Fashion Week]], in three national campaigns for [[Destination XL]], and in editorial work with legendary [[GQ (magazine)|GQ]] Creative Director [[Jim Moore (fashion editor)|Jim Moore]]. His work across two distinct professional disciplines — combined with his Grammy Award-winning recording credentials and IMDB listing — has established him as a notable multi-career figure in contemporary American entertainment.

==Early Life and Background==
David Taelon Vosges Barnes was born and raised in [[Brooklyn, New York]]. From an early age, Barnes demonstrated a natural affinity for music, teaching himself to play the [[saxophone]] without formal instruction. He later relocated to the [[Lehigh Valley]] region of Pennsylvania.

Barnes began performing publicly while still a teenager. At the age of 18, he performed with the '''New York City All-City Marching Band''' at [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Orlando, Florida]], one of his earliest high-profile public engagements.

==Music Career==
Barnes works as a saxophonist, horn arranger, and live performer across multiple genres, with a style that moves fluidly between jazz, R&B, reggae, and gospel. He has served as Horn Section Leader and Horn Arranger on major label recordings and has shared the stage with internationally recognized artists.

=== Grammy Award-Winning Recording — Horn Section Leader & Horn Arranger ===
Barnes served as Horn Section Leader and Horn Arranger on the Grammy Award-winning recording ''[[44/876]]'', the collaborative studio album by [[Sting (musician)|Sting]] and [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]], released in 2018 on [[A&M Records|A&M]]/[[Interscope Records|Interscope]].<ref>{{cite web|title=44/876 – Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/44-876-mw0003158231#credits|website=AllMusic|publisher=All Media Network|access-date=2026-04-09}}</ref> He was personally recruited by Sting International — the management and production camp behind Shaggy — not as a session player, but to assemble and lead the entire horn section for the album. This recruitment was based on a pre-existing working relationship: Barnes had opened for Shaggy as a live act circa 2016, and subsequently recorded with Shaggy in Shaggy's personal basement studio. The recording was awarded the '''[[Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album]]''' at the [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]], Year 2018. His credits are independently verified on AllMusic and Muso.ai.<ref>{{cite web|title=David TV Barnes — Credits|url=https://credits.muso.ai/profile/8f530af7-1ea8-4184-a448-0af3a6e459cf|website=Muso.ai|access-date=2026-04-09}}</ref>

=== Second Sting International Credit — "African Warrior" ===
Beyond ''44/876'', Barnes holds a second documented professional credit within the Sting International orbit, having performed on "African Warrior" by Shaday, an artist affiliated with the Sting International camp. This second engagement establishes a pattern of repeat, high-level collaboration with one of reggae's most prominent management and production entities, and is verified on Muso.ai.<ref>{{cite web|title=David TV Barnes — Credits|url=https://credits.muso.ai/profile/8f530af7-1ea8-4184-a448-0af3a6e459cf|website=Muso.ai|access-date=2026-04-09}}</ref>

===Wynton Marsalis Endorsement===
Jazz luminary [[Wynton Marsalis]] — Artistic Director of [[Jazz at Lincoln Center]] and one of the most celebrated musicians of his generation — attended a performance by Barnes at [[Gracie Mansion]], the official residence of the [[Mayor of New York City]]. Following the performance, Marsalis stated that Barnes was the best young saxophonist he had ever heard.

===Notable Collaborations===
Throughout his career, Barnes has shared the stage with a number of acclaimed and internationally recognized artists, including:

* [[Gladys Knight]] — Grammy Award-winning singer and member of [[Gladys Knight & the Pips]]
* [[Boyz II Men]] — Grammy Award-winning R&B vocal group
* [[Jimmy Cliff]] — Jamaican reggae icon and [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] inductee
* [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]] — Grammy Award-winning Jamaican-American dancehall and pop artist
* [[Donnie McClurkin]] — Gospel and R&B vocalist
* [[Beres Hammond]] — Jamaican roots reggae singer
* [[Elle Varner]] — R&B singer-songwriter

===Performances and Endorsements===
Barnes has performed at events associated with [[Macy's]] and [[Yamaha Corporation|Yamaha]]. He is endorsed by '''Theo Wanne''' (saxophone mouthpieces) and '''Reunion Blues''' (instrument accessories). His original music is available on [[Spotify]] and [[Apple Music]].

==Fashion and Modeling==
In parallel with his music career, Barnes has achieved national recognition as a plus-size and big-and-tall male model. He has walked the runway at '''[[New York Fashion Week]]''', one of the most prestigious events on the global fashion calendar.

Barnes worked with '''[[Jim Moore (fashion editor)|Jim Moore]]''', the longtime Creative Director of [[GQ (magazine)|GQ]] magazine and one of the most influential figures in American menswear editorial. Following their initial engagement, Moore personally called Barnes back for three additional shoots — a repeat, high-trust relationship reflecting Barnes's standing in the fashion industry.

On the commercial side, Barnes has appeared in '''three national campaigns''' for '''[[Destination XL]]''' (DXL), one of the largest retailers of big and tall men's clothing in the United States, as well as campaigns for '''Brooklyn Cloth''', a contemporary men's fashion brand.

==Notable Achievements==

* '''Grammy Award-Winning Recording — Horn Section Leader & Horn Arranger''' — Personally recruited by Sting International to assemble and lead the entire horn section on ''44/876'' by [[Sting (musician)|Sting]] and [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]]; recording awarded [[Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album]], [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]], Year 2018; verified on AllMusic and Muso.ai
* '''Second Sting International credit''' — "African Warrior" by Shaday; establishes repeat high-level collaboration pattern
* '''IMDB listing''' — Verified at [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11496346/ IMDb]
* '''GQ / Jim Moore''' — Worked with GQ Creative Director Jim Moore; personally called back for 3 additional shoots
* '''Wynton Marsalis endorsement''' — Commended as the best young saxophonist Marsalis had ever heard, following a performance at [[Gracie Mansion]], New York City
* Shared stages with [[Gladys Knight]], [[Boyz II Men]], [[Jimmy Cliff]], [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]], and [[Donnie McClurkin]]
* [[New York Fashion Week]] runway appearances
* Three national campaigns for [[Destination XL]] (DXL) and campaigns for Brooklyn Cloth
* Brand endorsements from '''Theo Wanne''' and '''Reunion Blues'''
* Performance with the New York City All-City Marching Band at [[Walt Disney World]]
* Performances at [[Macy's]] and [[Yamaha Corporation|Yamaha]]-sponsored events

==Discography and Works==

=== As Horn Section Leader and Horn Arranger ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Recording
!Artist(s)
!Label
!Notes
|-
|2018
|''[[44/876]]''
|[[Sting (musician)|Sting]] and [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]]
|[[A&M Records|A&M]]/[[Interscope Records|Interscope]]
|Grammy Award-Winning Recording — [[Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album]], [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]], Year 2018; Barnes served as Horn Section Leader and Horn Arranger
|-
|TBD
|"African Warrior"
|Shaday
|Sting International
|Second Sting International credit; verified on Muso.ai
|}

===Original Music===
Barnes releases original music as a solo artist, available on [[Spotify]] and [[Apple Music]].

==Recognition and Press==
Barnes has received coverage from music and entertainment media. '''FreshOutOfTheBooth.com''' has featured Barnes, recognizing his skill as a saxophonist. Music critic '''TL Jones''' has reviewed his work, highlighting his artistry. Barnes is listed on [[IMDb]] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11496346/) and Muso.ai, providing independent verification of his professional credits.

==External Links==

* [https://dtvbarnes.com Official Website — dtvbarnes.com]
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11496346/ David TV Barnes on IMDb]
* [https://credits.muso.ai/profile/8f530af7-1ea8-4184-a448-0af3a6e459cf David TV Barnes on Muso.ai]
* [https://www.instagram.com/tv_barnes Instagram — @tv_barnes]
* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2uYgRDPoSDrbj1igdgwGKq David TV Barnes on Spotify]
* [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-tv-barnes/1437729293 David TV Barnes on Apple Music]
* [https://www.youtube.com/davidtvbarnes David TV Barnes on YouTube]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:American saxophonists]]
[[Category:American male models]]
[[Category:Grammy Award-winning recording musicians]]
[[Category:Musicians from Brooklyn]]
[[Category:People from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Plus-size models]]
[[Category:Living people]]

David Taelon Vosges Barnes

2026-04-07T02:38:32Z

Dbarnes: Created page with "{{Infobox person | name = David Taelon Vosges Barnes | other_names = David T.V. Barnes | occupation = Saxophonist, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Model | birth_place = Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | residence = Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, U.S. | website = {{URL|dtvbarnes.com}} | instagram = @tv_barnes }} '''David Taelon Vosges Barnes''' (professionally known as '''David T.V. Barnes''') is an American saxophonist, songwriter, multi-genre recordi..."

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| birth_place = Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
| residence = Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| website = {{URL|dtvbarnes.com}}
| instagram = @tv_barnes
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'''David Taelon Vosges Barnes''' (professionally known as '''David T.V. Barnes''') is an American saxophonist, songwriter, multi-genre recording artist, and nationally recognized plus-size and big-and-tall male model. Based in [[Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania]], and originally from [[Brooklyn, New York]], Barnes has built a career spanning the music and fashion industries. He is recognized by [[The Recording Academy]] as a Grammy Award-winning recording musician, having participated as a musician on the Grammy Award-winning recording ''[[44/876]]'' by [[Sting (musician)|Sting]] and [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]] — awarded the [[Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album]] at the [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]], Year 2018.

==Overview==

David T.V. Barnes is recognized for his genre-blending approach to music, drawing from jazz, R&B, reggae, gospel, and hip-hop. Alongside his music career, he has achieved national recognition as a plus-size and big-and-tall male model, appearing at [[New York Fashion Week]] and in national advertising campaigns for major menswear brands. His work across two distinct professional disciplines — combined with his status as a Grammy Award-winning recording musician and his endorsement from jazz legend [[Wynton Marsalis]] — has established him as a notable multi-career figure in contemporary American entertainment.

==Early Life and Background==

David Taelon Vosges Barnes was born and raised in [[Brooklyn, New York]], a borough long recognized as a center of musical innovation and cultural creativity. From an early age, Barnes demonstrated a natural affinity for music, ultimately teaching himself to play the [[saxophone]] without formal instruction. His autodidactic approach produced a distinctive playing style informed by the wide range of musical genres present throughout his Brooklyn upbringing, including jazz, R&B, reggae, gospel, and hip-hop.

Barnes began performing publicly while still a teenager. At the age of 18, he performed with the '''New York City All-City Marching Band''' at [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Orlando, Florida]], one of his earliest high-profile public engagements. The breadth of musical exposure during his formative years laid the foundation for the eclectic and genre-defying musical identity he would develop throughout his professional career.

==Music Career==

Barnes works as a saxophonist, songwriter, and live performer across multiple genres, with a style that moves fluidly between jazz, R&B, reggae, and hip-hop. He is a sought-after collaborator and recording musician, and has worked with a wide range of established artists in both live and studio contexts.

===Grammy Award-Winning Recording===

Barnes participated as a musician on the Grammy Award-winning recording ''[[44/876]]'', the collaborative studio album by [[Sting (musician)|Sting]] and [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]], released in 2018 on [[A&M Records|A&M]]/[[Interscope Records|Interscope]]. The recording was awarded the '''[[Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album]]''' at the [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]], Year 2018. Barnes is recognized by [[The Recording Academy]] for his participation as a musician on this Grammy Award-winning recording, a distinction acknowledged by an official Recording Academy certificate.

===Wynton Marsalis Endorsement===

Jazz luminary [[Wynton Marsalis]] — Artistic Director of [[Jazz at Lincoln Center]] and one of the most celebrated musicians of his generation — attended a performance by Barnes at [[Gracie Mansion]], the official residence of the [[Mayor of New York City]]. Following the performance, Marsalis stated that Barnes was the best young saxophonist he had ever heard, a commendation widely regarded as one of the most significant endorsements a young jazz musician can receive.

===Notable Collaborations===

Throughout his career, Barnes has shared the stage with a number of acclaimed and internationally recognized artists, including:

* [[Gladys Knight]] — Grammy Award-winning singer and member of [[Gladys Knight & the Pips]]
* [[Boyz II Men]] — Grammy Award-winning R&B vocal group
* [[Jimmy Cliff]] — Jamaican reggae icon and [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] inductee
* [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]] — Grammy Award-winning Jamaican-American dancehall and pop artist
* [[Donnie McClurkin]] — Gospel and R&B vocalist and recording artist
* [[Beres Hammond]] — Jamaican roots reggae singer
* [[Elle Varner]] — R&B singer-songwriter

===Performances and Endorsements===

Barnes has performed at events associated with [[Macy's]] and [[Yamaha Corporation|Yamaha]], the internationally recognized musical instruments manufacturer. He is endorsed by '''Theo Wanne''', a manufacturer of premium saxophone mouthpieces, and '''Reunion Blues''', a premium brand of instrument gig bags and accessories — both endorsements reflecting his standing within the professional music community.

His original music is available for streaming on [[Spotify]] and [[Apple Music]].

==Fashion and Modeling==

In parallel with his music career, Barnes has achieved national recognition as a plus-size and big-and-tall male model, a segment of the fashion industry that has historically been underrepresented. He has walked the runway at '''[[New York Fashion Week]]''', one of the most prestigious events on the global fashion calendar, establishing his credentials as a professional runway model at the highest level of the American fashion industry.

On the commercial modeling side, Barnes has appeared in campaigns for '''DXL (Destination XL)''', one of the largest retailers of big and tall men's clothing in the United States, and '''Brooklyn Cloth''', a contemporary men's fashion brand. These national campaigns have given his image broad reach and have positioned him as a prominent figure in the representation of larger male body types in advertising and fashion media.

==Notable Achievements==

* '''Grammy Award-Winning Recording Musician''' — Recognized by [[The Recording Academy]] for participation as a musician on the Grammy Award-winning recording ''44/876'' by [[Sting (musician)|Sting]] and [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]], [[Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album]], [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]], Year 2018
* '''Wynton Marsalis endorsement''' — Commended by [[Wynton Marsalis]] as the best young saxophonist he had ever heard, following a performance at [[Gracie Mansion]], New York City
* Shared stages with [[Gladys Knight]], [[Boyz II Men]], [[Jimmy Cliff]], [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]], and [[Donnie McClurkin]]
* [[New York Fashion Week]] runway appearances as a plus-size and big-and-tall male model
* National modeling campaigns for DXL (Destination XL) and Brooklyn Cloth
* Brand endorsements from '''Theo Wanne''' (saxophone mouthpieces) and '''Reunion Blues''' (instrument accessories)
* Performance with the New York City All-City Marching Band at [[Walt Disney World]], Orlando, Florida
* Performances at [[Macy's]] and [[Yamaha Corporation|Yamaha]]-sponsored events

==Discography and Works==

===As Musician on Grammy Award-Winning Recording===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Recording !! Artist(s) !! Label !! Notes
|-
| 2018 || ''[[44/876]]'' || [[Sting (musician)|Sting]] and [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]] || [[A&M Records|A&M]]/[[Interscope Records|Interscope]] || Grammy Award-Winning Recording — [[Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album]], [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]], Year 2018; Barnes recognized by [[The Recording Academy]] as participating musician
|}

===Original Music===

Barnes releases original music as a solo artist. His recordings span jazz, R&B, and hybrid genre compositions and are available for streaming on [[Spotify]] and [[Apple Music]].

==Recognition and Press==

Barnes has received coverage from music and entertainment media outlets. '''FreshOutOfTheBooth.com''', an online platform covering emerging and established music talent, has featured Barnes, recognizing his skill as a saxophonist and music producer. Music critic '''TL Jones''' has reviewed Barnes's work, noting the appeal of his R&B and saxophone-driven recordings and highlighting his artistry and musicality.

Barnes maintains an active presence on [[Instagram]] under the handle '''@tv_barnes'''. His official website, '''dtvbarnes.com''', serves as a central hub for booking inquiries, music, press materials, and media.

==External Links==

* [https://dtvbarnes.com Official Website — dtvbarnes.com]
* [https://www.instagram.com/tv_barnes Instagram — @tv_barnes]
* [https://open.spotify.com/search/David%20TV%20Barnes David T.V. Barnes on Spotify]
* [https://music.apple.com/us/search?term=David+TV+Barnes David T.V. Barnes on Apple Music]

==References==

{{Reflist}}

[[Category:American saxophonists]]
[[Category:American male models]]
[[Category:Grammy Award-winning recording musicians]]
[[Category:Musicians from Brooklyn]]
[[Category:People from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Plus-size models]]
[[Category:Living people]]