Dave Baker(1931-2016)

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Dave Baker(1931-2016)

30-04-16, 09:22

Dave Baker who died on March 26 played some fine trombone on several George Russell recordings.
Here's his blues composition 'Honesty' fom George Russell's classic 1961 sextet album 'Ezz-thetics'.
I can remember Charles Fox on 'Jazz Today' playing Alexis Korner's version of this when the bluesman died in 1984.

George Russell - Honesty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn4-Fgoe2kI

Ezz-thetics (1961)Personnel:George Russell (Piano)Don Ellis (Trumpet)Dave Baker (Trombone)Eric Dolphy (Alto Saxophone, Bass Clarinet)Steve Swallow (Bass)Joe ...

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13-05-16, 23:43

He was a brilliant trombonist, I think he had to give it up after he hurt his jaw. He was better known for his educational work at Indiana U. I think I have one of his books somewhere. RIP.

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