Birdland welcomes Kate Baker to the Theater on November 30 at 8:30pm!
Kate Baker: Tribute to Vic Juris
Celebrate Record Release, Kate Baker and Vic Juris, Return to Shore with :
Kate Baker – Vocals, Paul Bolenbeck on guitar, Sara Caswell on Violin, Jay Anderson on bass, and Tim Horner on Drums.
“This Recording is a masterpiece on so many levels… touching, reflective, lyrical and above all musical qualities. This is a recording with love and mutual respect ringing clear as a bell, infused with many deep musical and life qualities. Kate’s emotional vocabulary is striking, nuanced and bold. We all miss Vic…however this recording leaves testimony to the love that permeates the music. Rest in Peace Victor” Dave Liebman ...
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Birdland welcomes Kate Baker to the Theater on November 30 at 8:30pm!
Kate Baker: Tribute to Vic Juris
Celebrate Record Release, Kate Baker and Vic Juris, Return to Shore with :
Kate Baker – Vocals, Paul Bolenbeck on guitar, Sara Caswell on Violin, Jay Anderson on bass, and Tim Horner on Drums.
“This Recording is a masterpiece on so many levels… touching, reflective, lyrical and above all musical qualities. This is a recording with love and mutual respect ringing clear as a bell, infused with many deep musical and life qualities. Kate’s emotional vocabulary is striking, nuanced and bold. We all miss Vic…however this recording leaves testimony to the love that permeates the music. Rest in Peace Victor” Dave Liebman
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“One of the most impressive performers to come along in years,” (Los Angeles Times), much in- demand vocalist, Kate Baker is a heartfelt interpreter of lyrics with “an unmistakably original voice that is smooth and hypnotic” (Boston Globe), resonating with her love of diverse musical inspirations.
A musician’s singer with a high level of musicianship, she regularly performs in a variety of settings from duo (most notably in a 20-year partnership with her late husband, legendary guitarist Vic Juris – the duo was described by the Los Angeles Times as “exciting, organic and … completely captivating.”), to small ensemble to big band. Over the years, other giants of jazz she has collaborated with include Claudio Roditi, Norman Simmons, Harvie S., Helio Alves, Steve Wilson, Houston Person, the late Richie Cole and the Alto Madness Orchestra, Dick Oatts, Dave Stryker, Dave Liebman, Todd Coolman, Rachel Z. Hakim and Duduka Da Fonseca.
For the past two decades she has been exciting audiences worldwide with a voice that bassist Harvie S. calls “beautiful and authentic,” and pianist Rachel Z. Hakim calls “irresistibly engaging and intimate … reflecting a lifetime of experiences of love, loss, and hope, and deftly showing her courageous spirit.” Z. Hakim counts herself among Ms. Baker’s many fans. “Kate’s beautiful tone and stunning vocal technique, informed by her philosophy of living as a high integrity human being, enhances her ability to connect musically with the audience and other musicians. Her pure musical heart connection inspires each of us to aim higher, love harder and pursue art fearlessly,” says Z. Hakim.
Kate has performed at venues and festivals all over the world, including the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Euro Meet, Carini and Pergine Spettacolo Jazz Festivals in Europe, as well as all over the Tri- State area, including the Berkshire, Tarrytown, JVC, and OSPAC Jazz Festivals, the Blue Note, Birdland, Jazz Forum, Jazz Standard, and Greenwich Village mainstay, the 55 Bar.
Her recording credits include appearances on Blue Horizon, (Steeplechase) Vic Plays Victor Young (Steeplechase) and A Second Look (Mel Bay Records), all with Vic Juris. She is also on American Classics with Richie Cole and the Alto Madness Orchestra. Her new and first official release is Return to Shore a true love story with her late Husband Vic Juris. Her current new band includes Rachel Z on piano, Sara Caswell on Violin, Paul Bolenbeck on Guitar, Jay Anderson on bass and Tim Horner on drums
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