Various Cats IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, which may include Buddy Williams (Drums), Chulo Gatewood (Drums), Skoota Warner (Drums), Cafe Da Silva (Percussion), Tony Clarke (Percussion), Ruben Rodriguez (Bass), Ron Jenkins (Bass), Chip Shearin (Bass), Phil Hamilton (Guitar), Eric Perez (Drums)....
The who's-who Special guest appearances on record and/or gigs include: Gerald Albright, Tom Browne, Marion Meadows, Phil Perry, Roy Ayers, Will Downing, Pieces of A Dream, Gerald Veasley, Howard Hewitt, Joel Rosenblatt, Freddie Jackson, Chuck Loeb, Chieli Minucci, Lalah Hathaway, Sonny Emory....some of the baddest cats in all the land!!
Influences
Herbie, Miles, Stevie, Sanborn, Marcus and
anyone else who can be identified on a one
name basis. Maybe one day, they'll say "Baldwin"...
Baldwin
Piano, a division of the Gibson Guitar Corp., announced the
addition of Grammy nominated and Sony Innovator Award Winner Bob
Baldwin to the list of endorsees who will exclusively play
Baldwin Piano. Baldwin, who shares the same name as the piano
maker known as
America’s
favorite piano, is also a producer and national radio host.
A native of
Mt. Vernon,
NY, Bob Baldwin was
taught piano at a young age by his father, Bob Sr., who was a
popular jazz pianist. Before he was 8 he was taking classical
music lessons to work on his dexterity. During that time
Baldwin found himself enamored
with some of his father’s collection of music including Vince
Guaraldi, Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock and Ramsey Lewis. He
studied Gospel music while in college and enjoyed listening to
Edwin Hawkins and Andre Crouch.
In 1988
Baldwin released his first
album through Malaco Records. During then he also submitted his
project to the Sony Innovators Award competition where his
talents were recognized by Roberta Flack who later selected him
as the frontrunner of over 300 applicants. This recognition led
to a deal with Atlantic Jazz under the leadership of Sylvia
Rhone and the first of nine releases was produced. In 1996 he
developed his own production company called City Sketches, Inc.,
distributed by 215 Music, and he will soon release
his first DVD as well as his 11th CD in Spring of 2007. Later in
2007, look for the first Baldwin Recording using the legendary
Baldwin Piano.
Currently living between Atlanta,
Ga. and Westchester
County,
NY, Baldwin recently performed
at the Gibson Memphis Beale St Showcase in
Memphis, Tn. where
his style and techniques were embraced by the crowds in a city
rich in musical heritage. He will continue to perform throughout
the country using
Baldwin piano exclusively and
will be featured in various press opportunities for the
company. For more info on Bob Baldwin, visit
www.bobbaldwin.com.
Baldwin has been “America’s
Favorite Piano” since 1862, when former music teacher D.H.
Baldwin opened his music store in
Cincinnati, Oh. At
the turn of the twentieth century, Baldwin pianos won
international awards, and by the end of the century
Baldwin was the largest
American piano maker.
Baldwin is a division of the
Gibson Guitar Corp. and is based in
Trumann,
Arkansas.
Baldwin artists include Amy Lee
of Evanessence, maestro Vladimir Viardo, contemporary artist Ben
Folds, Latin sensation Arthur Hanlon and many more. The
Baldwin family of brands
includes Hamilton, Wurlitzer, Chickering and D.H. Baldwin. For
more information on
Baldwin Piano go to
www.baldwinpiano.com
BOB BALDWIN BIOGRAPHY
NEW YORK - Mount Vernon, NY native Bob Baldwin is
unquestionably an unsung hero when it comes to the
Contemporary/Smooth Jazz genre. Why, you say? With each
project released, Baldwin promptly delivers the goods with his
debut All In A Days Work on 215 Records (His 10th overall) is
certainly no departure from his winning formula as a composer,
arranger keyboardist and producer. Fortunately, this
journeyman was blessed to be taught to play the piano by his
father (Robert Baldwin Sr.). Meanwhile, we should seriously
consider his musical influences as a youngster with the likes
of Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Chick Corea, EWF, Joe Sample
and Ramsey Lewis, Miles Davis and George Duke, as their
voicings can distinctively be heard in his music. Yes, its
obvious this cast of prominent players had a profound impact
on Baldwins musical journey.
With Baldwin's natural ability to weave life's experience into
music while creating inventive harmonies, he doesn't really
need to fill his releases with high-powered guest appearances.
However, Baldwin has used the likes of Roy Ayers, Gerald
Albright Dean James, jeff Kashiwa, Dave Mann, Chieli Minucci,
Phil Perry, Kim Waters, Will Downing, Marion Meadows, the late
Grover Washington, Jr. and Noel Pointer, Tito Puente alumni
Ray Vega, Brazilian Percussion Cafe' on previous recordings
over the years.
The 10th CD, All In A Days Work by the multitalented Baldwin
is 13 tracks deep, this compilation of music contains three
interludes, several tracks with backing voices and a couple of
lead vocals which adds up to be over an hour of vibrant, yet
refreshingly gratifying collection of jazzy, urban nuances
that will undoubtedly satisfy even the most discriminating
smooth jazz & urban music aficionados. Baldwins understanding
of his craft makes him at the top of game as a player, in the
midst of his compositions laced with the talented cast of
musicians makes this project a rewarding listening experience.
CONGRATS TO BOB BALDWIN FOR HIS RECENT ENDORSEMENT SIGNING
WITH BALDWIN PIANO....HEY, A PERFECT FIT!!!
Hello Mr Baldwin, I HEAR that things are going well with your new project. Everytime I turn on the radio their playing your songs. God Continue to Bless! Ronda B
Hey Bob! Thanks for the add man! Really dig your tracks...how DO you write such smooth hooks? You're writin' the book man, and I'm learnin'! All the Best to you... AL
Hey there Bob ! Just breezin' through to say hello. Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend Sounding fantastic man ! Until Next Time... Keep The Music Flowin' Peaceeeeeeeeee Rod Tate
Hi Bob, I've been meaning to tell you that the new CD is the JOINT!!! Great collaborations and overall just a great CD!! Now I need it autographed... Peace,Blessings, & Much Love, Dee
