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Member Since: 5/30/2006
Band Website: BobBaldwin.com
Band Members: Various Cats IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, which may include Buddy Williams (Drums), Chulo Gatewood (Drums), Skoota Warner (Drums), Cafe Da Silva (Percussion), Tony Clarke (Percussion), Ruben Rodriguez (Bass), Ron Jenkins (Bass), Chip Shearin (Bass), Phil Hamilton (Guitar)....The who's-who Special guest appearances on record and/or gigs include: Gerald Albright, Tom Browne, Marion Meadows, Phil Perry, Roy Ayers, Will Downing, Pieces of A Dream, Gerald Veasley, Howard Hewitt, Freddie Jackson, Chuck Loeb, Chieli Minucci, Lalah Hathaway, Sonny Emory....some of the baddest cats in all the land!!
Influences:
Contact Box Generated from Myspace Layouts - Sexy Myspace Layouts - Hot Myspace Layouts - Free Myspace LayoutsHerbie, Miles, Stevie, Sanborn, Marcus and anyone else who can be identified on a one name basis. Maybe one day, they'll say "Baldwin"...
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Bob Baldwin:
All In a Day's Work
2005

Bob Baldwin:
Standing Tall
2002



Bob Baldwin:
Standing Tall
2002

Bob Baldwin:
Brazil Chill
2004

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:: :

Baldwin: Piano Welcomes Grammy Nominated :

Pianist Bob Baldwin to Family of Endorsees :


: Nashville, Tn./ : October 10, 2006

Baldwin Piano, a division of the Gibson Guitar Corp., announced the addition of Grammy nominated and Sony Innovator Award Winner Bob Baldwin to the list of endorsees who will exclusively play Baldwin Piano. Baldwin, who shares the same name as the piano maker known as America ’s favorite piano, is also a producer and national radio host.

: A native of Mt. Vernon , NY , Bob Baldwin was taught piano at a young age by his father, Bob Sr., who was a popular jazz pianist. Before he was 8 he was taking classical music lessons to work on his dexterity. During that time Baldwin found himself enamored with some of his father’s collection of music including Vince Guaraldi, Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock and Ramsey Lewis. He studied Gospel music while in college and enjoyed listening to Edwin Hawkins and Andre Crouch.:

In 1988 Baldwin released his first album through Malaco Records. During then he also submitted his project to the Sony Innovators Award competition where his talents were recognized by Roberta Flack who later selected him as the frontrunner of over 300 applicants. This recognition led to a deal with Atlantic Jazz under the leadership of Sylvia Rhone and the first of nine releases was produced. In 1996 he developed his own production company called City Sketches, Inc., distributed by 215 Music, and he will soon release his first DVD as well as his 11th CD in Spring of 2007. Later in 2007, look for the first Baldwin Recording using the legendary Baldwin Piano.:

Currently living between Atlanta , Ga. and Westchester County , NY , Baldwin recently performed at the Gibson Memphis Beale St Showcase in Memphis , Tn. where his style and techniques were embraced by the crowds in a city rich in musical heritage. He will continue to perform throughout the country using Baldwin piano exclusively and will be featured in various press opportunities for the company. For more info on Bob Baldwin, visit : www.bobbaldwin.com : . :

Baldwin has been “ America ’s Favorite Piano” since 1862, when former music teacher D.H. Baldwin opened his music store in Cincinnati , Oh. At the turn of the twentieth century, Baldwin pianos won international awards, and by the end of the century Baldwin was the largest American piano maker. Baldwin is a division of the Gibson Guitar Corp. and is based in Trumann , Arkansas . Baldwin artists include Amy Lee of Evanessence, maestro Vladimir Viardo, contemporary artist Ben Folds, Latin sensation Arthur Hanlon and many more. The Baldwin family of brands includes Hamilton, Wurlitzer, Chickering and D.H. Baldwin. For more information on Baldwin Piano go to : www.baldwinpiano.com :

: CONTACT INFO::
: City Sketches, Inc. :
Bob Baldwin - President
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914-471-3089 - Work
914-455-4726 - Fax : :
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BOB BALDWIN BIOGRAPHY

NEW YORK - Mount Vernon, NY native Bob Baldwin is unquestionably an unsung hero when it comes to the Contemporary/Smooth Jazz genre. Why, you say? With each project released, Baldwin promptly delivers the goods with his debut All In A Days Work on 215 Records (His 10th overall) is certainly no departure from his winning formula as a composer, arranger keyboardist and producer. Fortunately, this journeyman was blessed to be taught to play the piano by his father (Robert Baldwin Sr.). Meanwhile, we should seriously consider his musical influences as a youngster with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Chick Corea, EWF, Joe Sample and Ramsey Lewis, Miles Davis and George Duke, as their voicings can distinctively be heard in his music. Yes, its obvious this cast of prominent players had a profound impact on Baldwins musical journey.

With Baldwin's natural ability to weave life's experience into music while creating inventive harmonies, he doesn't really need to fill his releases with high-powered guest appearances. However, Baldwin has used the likes of Roy Ayers, Gerald Albright Dean James, jeff Kashiwa, Dave Mann, Chieli Minucci, Phil Perry, Kim Waters, Will Downing, Marion Meadows, the late Grover Washington, Jr. and Noel Pointer, Tito Puente alumni Ray Vega, Brazilian Percussion Cafe' on previous recordings over the years.

The 10th CD, All In A Days Work by the multitalented Baldwin is 13 tracks deep, this compilation of music contains three interludes, several tracks with backing voices and a couple of lead vocals which adds up to be over an hour of vibrant, yet refreshingly gratifying collection of jazzy, urban nuances that will undoubtedly satisfy even the most discriminating smooth jazz & urban music aficionados. Baldwins understanding of his craft makes him at the top of game as a player, in the midst of his compositions laced with the talented cast of musicians makes this project a rewarding listening experience.

CONGRATS TO BOB BALDWIN FOR HIS RECENT ENDORSEMENT SIGNING WITH BALDWIN PIANO....HEY, A PERFECT FIT!!!

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Record Label: 215 Records
Type of Label: Indie