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Jacob

"Take the horn outta yo mouth" -Miles Davis

About Me

Jacob Baron is a jazz and classical pianist residing in Potomac, Maryland. He recently completed his first year at Oberlin Conservatory, studying with Dan Wall. He has been studying music for about 15 years.
Baron has performed with such local musicians as Elijah Balbed, Adam Neely, Ricky Alexander, Caleb Lopez, Ele Rubenstein, Zach Brown, Michael Brandon, Wendy Eisenberg, Robin Rhodes. He has performed at venues in the DC area including Twins Jazz Club, the U.S.S. Sequoia Presidential Yacht, the Library of Congress, the National Cathedral, Elington's on Eigth Jazz Club, and the Strathmore Mansion.
Baron's influences include Bill Evans, Brad Mehldau, Bennett Paster,John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Phineas Newborn Jr. His past teachers include Jeffrey Chappell, Kim Hayashi, Pamela Sverjensky, and Gregory Sioles..
Available for parties, resturants, and other venues
Solo or Small Combo
Please contact me at [email protected]

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Member Since: 9/11/2005
Band Website: jacobbaron.com
Band Members: The Jazz Emperors: Eljah Balbed, Saxophones; Jacob Baron, Piano; Adam Neely, 7-string electric and upright bass; Ele Rubenstein, Drums
Influences: Cannonball Adderly, Bill Evans, Charlie Parker, Ravel, Bennett Paster, Renee Rosnes, Joshua Redman, Bobby Timmons, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, my teacher - Jeffrey Chappell, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Beethoven, Brahms, Art Tatum, Art Blakey, Brad Mehldau, Chet Baker, Harold Land.
Sounds Like: Jazz
Type of Label: None