Steve Schmidt, Art Gore, Jim Anderson, Randy Villars, Eddie Bayard, Harry Miedema, Mike Scharf, Phil DeGreg, Erwin Stuckey, Jim Connerly, Bill Gemmer, Jeremy Cunningham, Anthony Lee, Tom Buckley, Phil Tipton, Andrew Toombs, Nathaniel Andrew, Brian Bachelor-Glader, Greg Artry, Brandon Meeks, Aaron Jacobs, Steve Whipple, Baris Buyukridrillim, Jack Finucane, AJ Braman, Peter Gemus, Eric Hergenrother, Grahamn Case, Paul Woods, Ben Walkenhauer and countless other talented souls.....
Influences
Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Chet Baker, Jeremy Pelt, Roy Hargrove, Nicholas Payton & many more
If one were attempting to design a prototype for the quintessential contemporary musician, trumpeter/fluegelhornist/bassist/composer Wade Baker would be an ideal model. A certified member of the hip-hop generation, Wade's early aspirations in the world of hip-hop & rock music took precedence over the trumpet that he began playing in the sixth grade. When he reached twenty, his dedication to the art of jazz took shape.
Rather than abandoning the music he loved, he simply applied its energy, spirit and fiercely proud intellectual rage to the jazz idiom, creating a synthesis that is truly contemporary.
After spending 4 years at the University of Indianapolis on a music & academic scholarship, Baker moved to Cincinnati,OH to work on his Master's Degree in Jazz Studies from the prestigious University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. While in Cincinnati Baker kept himself busy by starting his own jazz quintet and hosting a jam session at the famed Greenwich Tavern for over an entire year. He would also freelance and work odd jobs until afforded the opportunity to lead his group at the more popular venues in town such as the Blue Wisp, the Redmoor etc....
With a singular style that incorporates the influences of masters like Roy Hargrove, Russell Gunn, and Nicholas Payton, Baker has continued to gain recognition for his own music through touring throughout the Midwest and constantly performing in the Cincinnati metro area.
Yo Wade, Thanks for the invite out! Sorry We can't make it! But your music sounds great. If you ever want to do some show back in Indy or down in Cincinnatti get a hold of (me/us) through our promo ad page Invent Fusion Entertainment. We could have some fun playing a show together. Check out Brad's band HT3. They might be recording soon with Mark Liggett down there. (Brad's Cousin) they might need to call on you for a trumpet part!
Hello! Wanted to let you know that I recently finished a jazz record of standards with Kate Ceberano, and we've set up a Myspace page for the album. The record features Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, and Tom Warrington. I think you'll like it! Head on over to www.myspace.com/bittersweetalbum to check out a pre-release track...Thank you!
JFJO returns to CINCINNATI at The BLUE WISP on THURS. APRIL 9th with the new quartet lineup, in support of 'Winterwood' - the new studio album available as FREE download at www.JFJO.com! See you there!
Thanks for the add Wade. Wish I'd done this MySpace thing sooner. I was just in Cincy on tour with Spamalot in January and it would have been great to see you play. Sounds great!!
Thanks love! I'm pretty excited about the CD. I've been saying that we need to collaborate forever.. so we should make it happen. Plain and simple :) Hope all is well... let me know if you still want that contact for booking abroad. lots of love!
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