Bryan Baker, a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has, since the age of 13, amazed, awed, inspired and overwhelmed audiences, editors, reviewers and fans worldwide. Bryan's mastery of the instrument, his evolved, innovative and supremely unique style of playing, and if fan base, tour dates and current book sales are any indication of this artist's credibility, his reach and impact within the music industry will only increase exponentially with every performance and music project.
From the soulful, bluesy vibe of his work, his hard, intense, guitar based rock style, his mastery of improvisational jazz to Bryan's fully computer driven electronica, there simply isn't a musician, let alone a musician who has been composing, arranging and performing with this range and expanse of musical experience as Bryan Baker.
Career Highlights:
- Awarded at age 13 a full ride scholarship to attend a private music school in Pasadena, the LA Music Academy, and study his craft with professional, noted artists in the music industry.
- At 13 youngest artist to play at the historic Chicago jazz and blues club Kingston Mines with blues man Charlie Love.
- Was selected as the first in it's history at the time, a full ride scholarship at age 16 to The Berklee College of Music; Bryan went on while at Berklee to represent the institution at The Monterey Jazz Festival, toured Europe as an ambassador for the school, recorded editorially recognized originals on the acclaimed Compilation CD, and was the lead arranger and composer for Esperanza Spaulding (Grammy winning New Artist 2011) while they performed and studied together at Berklee College.
- Awarded the Billboard Magazine Performance Endowment Scholarship 2006 and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
- Has toured globally and performed with music greats; Till Bronner, Mike Mainieri, Mike Stern, Anthony Jackson, Steve Smith, Bill Evans, the group Steps Ahead and The Yellowjackets, artists Donny McCaslin, Chris Terry, Etinne Mbappe, Rodney Holmes, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Roswell Rudd, David Fuzinsky, David Tronzo, and Meshell N'degeocello.
- Toured Spring 2011 with acclaimed, contemporary European trumpet player Till Bronner in Germany to sold out theaters and standing ovations.
- Featured in Guitar Player Magazine Editors Top Picks quoted as "exciting and virtuosic playing showcased." for David Chesky composition - Concerto for Guitar & Orchestra released 2010
- Recently recorded tracks on soon to be released album featuring Alan Holdsworth with the legendary fusion group "The Yellow Jackets."
- Bryan's LA based band is in studio preparing for album debut July 2011; live video can be found on management's YouTube channel; LAM - Libra Artist Management
- In addition to Bryan's impressive discography, he is the author of "Principles of Music" currently sold worldwide and available for purchase on the site.
