With the new year comes another chance to give grammar school concerts all over L.A. that teach about Jazz. I am very happy to once again participate in this program with bandleader Dr. Bobby Rodriguez and his very talented band. If you would like to observe a concert, contact me at bakerbass@mac.com to arrange for a guest pass.
Saturday, April 25 at 4:30 pm, my trio presented a 45 minute show at the Silverlake Branch Library, 2411 Glendale Blvd., L.A. 90039
The Silverlake Branch Library is built on the corner of Glendale Blvd. and Silverlake Blvd. It used to be a gas station where I got smog checked. Now a beautiful library has baby grand piano that has been donated. How inspiring for making music in my neighborhood. This will be a purely acoustic show and the start of something new.
Much thanks to Yumiko on piano and Tsugumi on drums who helped this happen in a wonderful way.
The audience included VIP’s Helen Auerbach, LaQuetta Shamblee, Adrianne Hall, Rich and Alyce Cantu.
Yesterday I got to record my string bass at the John Williams Sound Stage on USC campus for the 1st time. It was exciting. The group is Ensemble 10.
Gordon Halligan who conducts told us it would be a fun time and it was!
