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Art Baron
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| Birth name | Arthur John Baron |
| Born | January 5, 1950 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Trombone |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Associated acts | Duke Ellington |
Arthur John Baron (born January 5, 1950) is an American jazz musician. He is best known for playing the trombone. Art Baron also plays many other interesting instruments. These include the didgeridoo, conch shell, penny-whistle, and different kinds of recorders like the alto and bass. He can also play the tuba.
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Art Baron's Music Journey
Early Life and Joining Duke Ellington
Art Baron studied music at the Berklee College of Music. In August 1973, when he was 23 years old, he joined the famous Duke Ellington band. He was the last trombonist Duke Ellington ever hired before Ellington passed away. This was a very special time for Art Baron.
Performing with Famous Artists
Art Baron now leads his own band called The Duke's Men. This band is made up of musicians who also played with Duke Ellington. Art Baron has performed and recorded music with many well-known artists. Some of these include Buddy Rich, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Stevie Wonder, and James Taylor. He has also played with jazz greats like Illinois Jacquet and Mel Tormé.
Art Baron lives in New York City.
Music Albums and Recordings
Art Baron has played on many albums with different musicians and bands. Here are some of the albums he has been a part of:
- With Ray Anderson: Big Band Record (1994)
- With Betty Carter: The Music Never Stops (2019)
- With Duke Ellington: Continuum (1974–1975)
- With Joey DeFrancesco: Where Were You? (1990)
- With George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band: Blues 'n Dues et cetera (1991), Beyond Another Wall (1994), and Merryteria (1999)
- With Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra: Portraits by Ellington (1992)
- With Hal Willner Presents: Weird Nightmare: Meditations on Mingus (1992)
- With Mingus Big Band: Nostalgia in Times Square (1993)
- With Sam Rivers' Rivbea All-star Orchestra: Inspiration (1999) and Culmination (1999)
- With David Sanborn: Another Hand (1990) and Upfront (1991)
- With Bruce Springsteen: Wrecking Ball (2012)
- With She & Him: Classics (2014)
More About Art Baron
You can find more information about Art Baron and his music online:
- Art Baron discography on Artistdirect
- "Inside the Ellington Band," by Nat Hentoff, Jazz Times, October 2006
