Birth name Arthur John Baron Years active 1973––present Albums Inspiration Instruments Trombone Associated acts Duke Ellington | Occupation(s) Jazz artist Genres Jazz Name Art Baron | |
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Born January 5, 1950 (age 74) ( 1950-01-05 ) Similar People Ray Anderson, Matt Glaser, Jay Ungar, Bob Stewart, Sam Rivers | ||
Education Berklee College of Music | ||
Neal kirkwood big band alaskan serenade featuring art baron trombone
Art Baron (né Arthur John Baron; born January 5, 1950 Bridgeport, Connecticut) is an American jazz trombonist. He also plays didgeridoo, conch shell, penny-whistle, alto and bass recorder, and tuba.
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- Neal kirkwood big band alaskan serenade featuring art baron trombone
- Art baron and friends in a mellow tone
- Career overview
- Discography
- References
Art baron and friends in a mellow tone
Career overview
Baron is an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music. He joined the Duke Ellington band in August 1973 at the age of 23 during the last year Ellington led the band and was the last trombonist Ellington ever hired. Baron leads The Duke's Men, a band made up of Duke Ellington band alumni. He has performed and/or recorded with Buddy Rich, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Illinois Jacquet, Sam Eckhardt, Roswell Rudd, Mel Tormé, Charlie Musselwhite, Andy Harlow (né Andre H. Kahn; born 1945), Fontella Bass, Sam Rivers, Glen Velez, John Tchicai, Wilber Morris, Alan Silva, George Gruntz, Joey DeFrancesco, Bobby Watson, Elliott Sharp, Annea Lockwood, Matt Glaser, Cyro Baptista, and She & Him.
Baron lives in New York City.