Back at Desert Rose with my favorite kind of conversation.
The Leslie Baker Trio is playing Desert Rose on Saturday August 8th, doors at 6:30, music 7:00 to 9:30. Joining me are Brian O’Rourke on piano and Randall Willis on sax — two beautiful listeners, which is everything in a trio setting.
If you’ve been feeling that LA trio wave this year, this is that room. Intimate, warm, great sound on Hillhurst.
Desert Rose — 1700 Hillhurst Ave, Los Feliz
Advance bar $10 / table $15, 2 drink minimum. Tickets on Eventbrite and via the QR code on the flyer. Presented by BackRhoades Productions.
Would love to see you there. Come say hi after the set.
BackRhoades Productions invites you to the BRP, Cork & Bottle Jazz and Wine Taste Pairing, also serving as the release party for TRANSCENDENCE’s new recording.
Featured Artists
· Sid Jacobs – Guitar
· Brian O’Rourke – Piano
· Leslie Baker – Bass
· Ken Park – Drums
About the Release
TRANSCENDENCE pays tribute to Claude Bolling with their recording release of “Suite for Classic Guitar & Jazz Piano,” inspired by the classic 1975 “Concerto for Classic Guitar & Jazz Piano Trio.”
Wine & Culinary Highlights
Enjoy 7 specially selected wines from CORK & BOTTLE,
Various premium cheeses and appetizers
Event Details
Location
Glen Arden Club, 357 Arden Ave., Glendale, CA 91203-1101
Date
October 23, 2025
Doors Open
6:30 PM
Performance
7:00 PM
Admission
$35.00
Join us for a memorable night of jazz, wine, and celebration!
Dr. B being honored September 9, 2024 as an LA Jazz Treasure by the Los Angeles Jazz Society. So much fun working with these great musicians. Dr. B leading the charge with Paul Kreibich, Brian O’Rourke, Randall Willis, Ricky Woodard & me!
Joe Weinroth was there and took some wonderful pics!
My band with special guest Dr. Bobby Rodriguez at 1st annual Local 47 Jazz Festival
That was my September highlight gig.
August had a wonderful highlight gig for the Leslie Baker Trio at one of LA’s biggest conventions. We performed for government people working in the arts, especially libraries.
Leslie Baker Trio Central Library DTLA with Ken Park & Brian O’RourkeMike Velasco and Grant
My wonderful and favorite so far (he’s my 1st & only) husband Joe Weinroth lost his very best lifelong friend at the beginning of this year, Mike Velasco. I wanted to make some music in honor of Mike, a world famous motorcycle mechanic & innovator.
I’ve been friends with his family since I’m with Joe. Love and prayers for Mike’s wife Alana. Their 1st daughter MiShell was in Alana’s womb when Mike & Alana came to party at my gig in Burbank CA. Alana told me that night was the 1st night she felt a kick inside from MiShell. How exciting for me!! that girl was digging my groove before she even popped out!
Here’s my original music I came up with entitled El Vel
So I got to work behind the computer and hunckered down to put more of my music online for you all to enjoy, share, comment, like etc.
I am booking live events for my band. That’s been going great!
The one and only Barbara Morrison (RIP) is the star of this video. We were very close & I loved being near her.
Always great to be with Albert Trepagnier Jr. from New Orleans on drums!!
From my CD Askew Too I’ve digitized my original song “Rain Dance” and given it a new use @YouTube.com/lesliebaker
Thanks to Kevin Rhoades @backrhoadesproductions.com for creating the concert event Leslie Baker Quartet at the Sherry in noho
With drummer extraordinaire, my soul brother Ken Park!!
To round out this post I’m including a video of another original song of mine. This one includes group vocals including my singing & bass playing. This is the one we can perform at live events….
