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April 27, 2012

 

Jazz Jam Sessions As A Learning Tool: A Survey

Monika Herzig and David Baker are conducting a survey about the impact of jam sessions on musicians.

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January 17, 2012

 

David Baker 80th Birthday Celebration At Indiana University

Jacobs School of Music faculty, alumni, and students will pay musical homage to the leader of IU's jazz studies program.

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December 8, 2011

 

David Baker Birthday Tribute At Indianapolis’ Jazz Kitchen

The Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra and other artists will usher in Baker's milestone birthday with a black-tie performance.

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November 25, 2011

 

Book Signings And Availability For David Baker: A Legacy In Music

Monika Herzig will be signing copies of the book at the Venue in Bloomington and at the Indiana Historical Society's Holiday Author Fair.

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November 7, 2011

 

Videos Of David Baker

Watch David Baker leading a student orchestra, Baker playing cello, and the Bloomington Camerata performing his extended piece "Daydreams and Detours."

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November 2, 2011

 

David Baker: A Legacy In Photos

David Baker through the years, with friends and colleagues as well.

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November 2, 2011

 

Book Release Party And Concert For David Baker: A Legacy In Music

A musical recreation of the book featuring Melvin Rhyne, Jamey Aebersold, IU jazz faculty members and others.

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November 1, 2011

 

Recordings From David Baker: A Legacy In Music

Rare and previously unreleased recordings from the book's accompanying CD.

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November 1, 2011

 

David Baker And Monika Herzig To Appear On WFIU’s Just You And Me

Subject and author of new IU Press book will be encouraging listeners to support WFIU's annual fund-drive.

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November 1, 2011

 

IU Jacobs School Of Music Planning David Baker Celebration

Festivities will continue into next year for the noted jazz educator and artist.

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About the Book

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David Baker: A Legacy In Music by Monika Herzig, explores David Baker’s artistic legacy, from his days as a jazz musician in Indianapolis to his long-term appointment as Distinguished Professor and Chairman of the Jazz Studies department at Indiana University.

Featuring enlightening interviews with Baker and a CD of unreleased performances as well as a variety of samples of Baker’s compositions, this book brings a living legend into clear view.

Order the book now from IU Press.

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