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.
So it’s December. More music, more fun and a good time to celebrate!
“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!
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!
“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.
Friday night from 9 pm at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffle Seabird Lounge in Long Beach with Bobby Hurricane Spencer and his all star blues band. Good food, good times.
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.
