Barrett grew up in Metro Detroit as a teenager he cultivated his love of music by sneaking in to bars to hear great local Detroit Blues Band like the Chisel Brothers. Soon after leaving home Barrett cut his teeth playing on cruise ships around the world.
Playing every night with musicians from around the world gave him thousands of hours of playing which helped make him the player he is today. Leaving the sea behind Barrett settled down in Maui where he learned the laid back musical style of Hawaii. He now lives in Chicago and is proud to be playing with the fine musicians of Brass From The Past.