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David Baker : A Legacy in Music [With online content] - Monika Herzig

David Baker

A Legacy in Music [With online content]

By: Monika Herzig, John Edward Hasse (Contribution by), Willard Jenkins (Contribution by)

Hardcover | 16 November 2011

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A Living Jazz Legend, musician and composer David Baker has made a distinctive mark on the world of music in his nearly 60-year career -- as player (chiefly on trombone and cello), composer, and educator. In this richly illustrated volume, Monika Herzig explores Baker's artistic legacy, from his days as a jazz musician in Indianapolis to his long-term gig as Distinguished Professor and Chairman of the Jazz Studies department at Indiana University. Baker's credits are striking: in the 1960s he was a member of George Russell's "out there" sextet and orchestra; by the 1980s he was in the jazz educator's hall of fame. His compositions have been recorded by performers as diverse as Dexter Gordon and Janos Starker, the Beaux Arts Trio, the Composer's String Quartet and the Czech Philharmonic. Featuring enlightening interviews with Baker and a CD of unreleased recordings and Baker compositions, this book brings a jazz legend into clear view.

Industry Reviews
"The musical legend is nearing his 80th birthday, and this book serves as a testament to his long career. It's a pleasure to have Baker's stories gathered in one place." Bloomington Herald-Times "In a society that most commonly rewards glamorous careers with a focus on highly visible personalities, the choice to dedicate one's life to helping others achieve their aspirations denotes a truly selfless and kind person." From the Foreword by Quincy Jones "Herzig provides a thoroughly researched account of Baker's compelling life and his influential pedagogical approach, filled with contributions and heartfelt remembrances from the people who know him best." David Borgo, author of Sync or Swarm: Improvising Music in a Complex Age "Overall, this is a fine tribute to the Indianapolis native and Living Jazz Legend, illuminating his 60-year career as performer, composer, and educator." - Black Grooves "Unlike many other examples of the genre, this one has real substance. It is a fine tribute to this extraordinary man and a valuable contribution to the history of jazz for the last half-century. I recommend it highly." - JJA News

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