From the critics, our friends and the All Stars’ fans: “Mixing soul, funk and blues into a mighty gumbo, Bobby Hurricane Spencer Blues All Stars take you to saxophone driven blues heaven. This music will lift your spirits and move your body with deep soulful and funky blues. Easy listening putting a smile on your face, dancing in your feet and then some ice in your drink. If you like blues stirred but not shaken with jazz, doo wop, a touch of Latino and funk then you will enjoy the Hurricane’s All Stars – everyone of them a star in their own right!”— with Tom J Daniels, Livewires Live-music, Jazz LivingLegend, Bobby Spencer, Tadg Galleran,George Van Wagner, Albert Trepagnier Jr., Kelly Chappue, Leslie Baker and West L.A. Studios.
Leslie with Bobby “Hurricane” Spencer celebrating his birthday.
Upcoming show at Seabird Lounge Long Beach on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2016. Come on down, shake a tail feather with us. Oh, and Happy Halloween all, may your evening be full of tricks and treats a few frights and lots of fun….
I got a good review when I least expected it. The gig was with Jimmy McConnell Quintet at the Valley Jazz Club. “Leslie Baker played a unique compact “traveling bass” with surprising full, rich sound proving it’s value to the band with her very active playing, showing off her skills as both a motivated supportive and feature player” Harvey Barkan Los Angeles Jazz Scene newspaper September 2016.
Leslie jamming on her upright electric bass by BSX
Bobby “Hurricane” Spencer and the Blues Allstars which includes me on bass, Albert Trepangnier from New Orleans on drums, Tadj Galleran on keyboard, George Van Wagner on guitar and Tyler Combs on vibes has a couple of videos out that are breaking my personal records for worldwide views.
As of now our video “I Got the Blues” has over 112K views since it’s release September 18, 2016. Pretty exciting. The same band with front vocalist Kelly Chappue on “Bad When I’m Good” (released Sept. 18) reached over 25K views!
I will update you as things go. Check it out! I put on my red dress baby…..I’ve been compared to a character in the Hobbit (in a red dress) in a comment at facebook.
Recent sightings at Clifton’s Cafeteria DTLA, LA Live and other spots in the works in and around Downtown and Hollywood. I’ve been floating among the ghosts with my friend pianist Chris Glik.
There is no charge for this performance. We will be recording live. Our presentation is very much a crossover of Jazz and Classical. We will be performing Claude Bolling Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio in it’s entirety (7 movements) and a few additional pieces to round out the program. This is under the auspices of Tuesday Musicale. The fabulous musicians who will join me for this new adventure are Flutist Ruth Kasckow, Drummer Kenny Park and pianists Chris Glik and Alan Geier . It is a lovely place with parking and additional parking if lots fill also at no charge. It is my sincere hope to fill the room with friends, fans and interested parties on that Sunday afternoon October 9 in Pasadena!
Leslie Baker and Friends Jazz Classical FusionLeslie Baker and Friends at Pasadena Central Library 10-9-2016
My own review of the debut performance Leslie Baker and Friends…..I am very pleased with how we played together and so grateful for the wonderful audience who gave us a standing ovation. Also big thanks to the organization Tuesday Musicale who in concert with the Pasadena Public Library sponsored the concert. We have recordings. More news on that later.
Joining Tuesday Musicale in Pasadena CA
Leslie Baker and Friends, the chamber group has come up with a new name for the group.
Pop up gig Saturday night in DTLA playing jazz with Gene Stone Quartet from 8-10pm
Second floor 440 S. Broadway Free and open to the public, pay to park…Gene says it’ll be a hoot!
Turns out Bobby “Hurricane” Spencer All Star band went over good at the Seabird Jazz Lounge Long Beach. Please remember Friday night is BLUES night there. We have been asked back for performances on November 6, 27 (day after Thanksgiving), and December 11. In addition the Jazz version of Hurricane’s band has Saturday night November 21st at the same location. We start at 9 pm and go ’til 1 am. I hope to see some of you there especially if you live near Long Beach. If you don’t, it’s fun to go visit every now and then.
Doug Legacy on vocals, piano and accordion has agreed to rock ’em along with me on bass and vocals, Gary Ferguson drums and John David on guitar for one super good time at this 1st annual Madcatfish Blues Festival at Santa Anita Race Track on Labor Day week end. We will also have a special guest vocalist the fabulous Miss Marguaret Love. For a good time……(you fill in the blank) Our hit time is 12:30 pm Saturday Sept. 5, 2015.
Doug LegacyDoug Legacy with John David, guitarGary Ferguson
Invited my longtime good friend James Janisse, announcer for this 1st annual MadCatfish Blues Festival to help out on Doug’s sing along. We Like It Like That!Marguaret Love Red Carpet Time with Marguaret and Doug
Our set was a blast. Thanks to producer LaQuetta Shamblee and her staff for lots of hard work and vision. I had such a great time performing at the 1st ever MadCatfish Blues Festival and the beautiful Santa Anita Race Track.
with event producer LaQuetta Shamblee and headliner Barbara Morrison. What a wonderful day!
My dear friend Barbara Morrison is headlining and doing so great as she always does, sharing her set with vocalist Jay Jackson and young pianist Richard Cameron Lovely.
Cheers for LaQuetta Shamblee for making this new festival so much fun!!
The FluteSonic Orchestra featuring soloist David Shostac had a very successful performance to a full house at the Bing Theater LACMA.
warming up
We received a standing ovation.
FluteSonic Orchestra
Debussy “Bilitis”
The podcast is available now for a limited time. It is downloadable, strongly recommended if you want to have it available in the future.http://www.kusc.org/Episodes.aspx?PID=2147
Anna ChoiMary CervantesFred SeldenDenia BradshawCount Five BassesEnsemble WorkWei-Li KangString Bass, Bass Flute, Contra Bass Flute, Contra Bass Clarinet
I truly enjoyed how we all played together at this very special gig. This opening concert of the Greystone Mansion Series was a fabulous highlight for us!
Red Carpet Time with Marguaret and Doug
