Gigs – Page 2 – Leslie Baker Website

SUMMER!

So we’re hot! I’m doing what I can to not get bothered…..Full moon, Solstice, Fire’s, Father’s Day. Summer events and performances are rolling along.

Here’s what Father’s Day looked like for me as I enjoyed being the bass player for the Dale Fielder Quartet at Whisky Red’s Marina Del Rey, CA

The Band Plays on the Patio, Bass and Drums under a Gazebo

On this very hot day the ocean breeze made things nice.

This coming Saturday, 6/27/16 I will be with Lisa Casalino’s Band at the Grove, 3rd and Fairfax in front of Nordstrom from 6-9 An evening of fun, free for the public performance. It is always nice to see friends and fans at these shows.

We had a great time with Lisa and the band was definitely cooking with Ark Sano on keyboard and Dustin Haner on drums!!

July 4th I’ll be at Lacy Park in San Marino with the Tom Sullivan Band. We are part of a line up of bands followed by fireworks-big ones up close! Reservations and tickets required:

http://www.ci.san-marino.ca.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=1237

Happy 4th of July Weekend! Lots of bands, a parade—very Americana as I get to contribute to the festivities performing with Tom Sullivan’s Dixieland Band. We are being joined by a choir for our closing selection “Amazing Grace”. Tickets available- check Lacy Park, San Marino CA

And of course that is not all, just all for now…..stay tuned

LAJS Jazz in Schools Program 2016

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.

We continue to bring Jazz music and history to young ones. Thanks to our sponsors, LAJS, Herb Alpert Foundation, MPTF. Photo Joe Weinroth

backstage, photo Greg LLoyd — Photo Greg Lloyd

Leslie Baker Bass — Recognition from the City of Angels for our work in schools. Photo Joe Weinroth

Mark XX, Maria Martinez, Bobby Rodriguez, Leslie, Oscar Hernandez. Photo: Greg Lloyd — Mark Miller, Maria Martinez, Bobby Rodriguez, Leslie, Oscar Hernandez. Photo: Greg Lloyd

Bobby Rodriguez, Maria Martinez, Leslie. Photo: Greg Lloyd

Holiday Time!

So it’s December. More music, more fun and a good time to celebrate!

what the hell, another night at Joe's in Burbank with the Eric Ekstrand Ensemble 11-17-2015 — what the hell (this is a joke, look carefully at the picture taken by Joe Weinroth), another night at Joe’s in Burbank with the Eric Ekstrand Ensemble 11-17-2015

“Hey Bartender” from live blues gig with Bobby “Hurricane” Spencer at Roscoe’s in Long Beach

Leslie Baker plays bass and sings for Floyd Dixon, his most famous song with Albert Trepagnier, Jr., a great drummer from New Orleans and long time friend. We both spent time on the road gigging with Floyd and compare some humorous memories at the end of the audio.

This time of year brings out some sentimentality in me. Special people in my life come to mind even if they are no longer here with us on earth.

Interested in making your holiday celebrations kicked up a notch? Live music! I can provide for you, think about it……..

Seize the day (or night as the case may be).

Happy Holidays!

Blues Time with Bobby “Hurricane” Spencer

Hi All,

Day after Thanksgiving it’ll be a good idea to do some movin’ and shakin’

A couple of days before Christmas the band played Jazz/Blues at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach

Like Wagman says: “it doesn’t make sense, but blues makes you happy” and with Bobby’s all star band, we are having some fun. So blues lovers, music lovers, check us out at the Seabird Jazz Lounge at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in Long Beach. If getting to Long Beach is out of the ordinary for you, here’s a chance to spread your chicken wings and discover a vibrant music scene. We have several dates (check the calendar) coming up starting with Friday November 6. We play from 9 pm to 1 am. In the meantime here’s a bit of our rendition of Chicken Shack:

Bobby Hurricane Spencer Blues All Stars

Posted by Pat Delaney on Saturday, October 10, 2015

This video of “Chicken Shack” features a bass solo!

Leslie Baker Trio Performances

Latest Updates

You are invited! 2 free music performances in the 1st week of November 😉

Wednesday evening Come check out the show I am developing.

“Gentle Rain” Luis Bonfa

This acoustic performance is from 7:00- 7:45 pm upstairs at the corner of Silverlake Blvd. and Glendale Blvd.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDMdT17N1Pk&feature=youtu.be

Click here to see me in action!

Sunday, November 8 @ 3pm – 5pm

Join Leslie’s trio from 3:30-4:30 pm

C a F e (Community and Faith Exchange) Networking
Vision Theatre – Leimert Park
3341 W. 43rd Street, Los Angeles
Live Entertainment by Bassist Leslie Baker’s Trio featuring Terry Evans, Guitar and Phil Wright, piano at no cost

“Tricotism” composed by bassist Oscar Pettiford performed by Leslie Baker Quartet

The trio is performing at a private home in Pasadena Saturday night November 7 for a family event.

Saturdays 7/18 and 25/15 at the RB Jazz Kitchen

We’re back for three more Saturday nights! June 6, July 18 and July 25…….I added pictures from 6/6/15. Click read more to see them. Full house, big fun! My own birthday week end and day is filled with gigs! July 25 at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen with the Zydeco Party Band is the exact day. Calling all Leo’s and friends of Leo’s>>>time for a summertime party!!!

Looking forward to playing gigs with the Zydeco Party Band at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney 7-11pm Great atmosphere, food, music and we mean PARTY. The room was packed with an appreciative audience.

ZPB Doug on Piano, Gary Ferguson on drums

1st published selfie with Grant Geissman on stage mid set with Zydeco Party Band

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