JEFF BAKER

Called “...one of the best male vocalists in the jazz world today,” by WCLK in Atlanta, Jeff Baker has become one of the most significant talents in the next generation of jazz vocalists.  His diverse musical recordings, exciting live performances, and infectious energy and personality have gained him accolades from critics and listeners alike.  Baker has headlined numerous festivals and clubs, and has recorded, performed, and shared Festival billing with some of jazz music’s top artists including: Ray Brown, Gene Harris, Brian Blade, John Patitucci, Steve Wilson, Marquis Hill, the Yellow Jackets, Mose Allison, Kenny Werner, Joey DeFrancesco, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe LaBarbera, Bruce Barth, Darrell Grant, Karrin Allyson, Henry Butler, Dave Frishberg, Orrin Evans, and many more!

Jeff has toured throughout the U.S., and Internationally in Europe and South Africa.  His five critically acclaimed CD releases on the Origin/OA2 Records imprint have charted on the ‘Jazzweek’ International Radio Chart, have been played on over 200 stations internationally, were Top 5 on NPR’s nationally syndicated “Jazz Works” radio program, and were #1 on stations in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Portland, Buffalo, St. Louis, Cape Town, SA and New Zealand.

Baker is a sought after educator, adjudicating numerous festivals, and working in with some of the nations best high school and college programs. He’s served as a featured Clinician at the National JEN Conference three times, and as a Judge for the Downbeat Student Music Awards. Bakers students have won over 100 Top Awards at festivals and competitions throughout the U.S., including being 4x finalists to the Monterey Jazz Festival ‘Next Generation Competition’ and winning 10 Downbeat Student Music Awards, including the 10, 12' & 13' HS Vocal Solo Winners, and the 2012 Winner for Outstanding Large Vocal Ensemble. Additionally, Baker’s students have been invited to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, and the National Cathedral.

Across five albums as a solo artist, and several more as a producer, arranger and composer, Jeff Baker has taken his place as one of the most significant voices in contemporary music. From indie pop, to straight ahead jazz, to heart-wrenching originals, his full discography as an artist, producer, and songwriter showcases a one-of-a-kind talent, moving the music forward with every endeavor.— Quote Source