“The Australian piano whiz..” –Stephen Holden, The New York Times, Oct 2014
“Baker has a playful approach to melody, particularly on the standards that he interprets with Joe Sanders and Gregory Hutchinson.” –Shaun Brady, DOWNBEAT Magazine, March 2012
“Swings confidently … full of clever reharmonizations and hip syncopation. The threesome demonstrates seamless group chemistry.” – Bill Milkowski, JAZZ TIMES, April 2012
Matt Baker and the Trio, a fiery New York contemporary jazz ensemble, will be presenting music from their new album ‘Almost Blue’ (via JazzElm Music, produced by Matt Pierson). Direct from the core of the Big Apple featuring New Yorker/Australian jazz pianist/vocalist Matt Baker, double bassist Jim Cammack (30 years with the Ahmad Jamal Trio) and young drumming sensation Darrian Douglas, the Trio plays with a sound that captures the spirit of underground New York jazz, offering an exciting program of freshly arranged swinging standards with a contemporary edge.
Matt Baker at Birdland NYC
Matt Baker – Piano
Jim Cammack – Bass
Darian Douglas – Drums
Rebecca Binnendyk – Vocals
