[NewMusicEvents] Jen Baker solo at Meridian Gallery, 2/1/08

[Adria Otte]

Jen Baker, solo trombone
Friday February 1, 8:00 PM

$10 general; $5 students/seniors (no one turned away for lack of funds)

Trombonist Jen Baker has been expanding the usage and sound potential of her instrument for many years.  Her work as a classical/freelance musician commingles with her daring curiosity to explore new genres and musical expression that don't commonly involve the trombone. This has led her on a journey for similar artists with whom to collaborate, improvise, and/or commission. To this end, she has commissioned and performed numerous trombone solos that display a combination of extended techniques, theater, and otherwise challenging material.  Recently she has been creating Lyrical Vibrations, songs that are partially composed/improvised, and have a haunting, chant-like quality.

On February 1st, Jen will demonstrate her wide palette of solo literature with self-composed, commissioned, and other works.  In addition to a set of Lyrical Vibrations, she will perform One-Sided Window, a collaboration with her pen pal in prison.  Other work will include Patrick Muchmore's THS, a commissioned solo with electronics, and Three Pieces for Trombone by Giacinto Scelsi.

Jen Baker is a classical and experimental trombonist whose creative identity has no boundaries. She has performed around the country in orchestras, brass quintet and as a soloist. Though she is still an active classical musician, she also performs new music, free jazz, and free improvisation. She received degrees in music from Interlochen Arts Academy, Oberlin Conservatory, and Mills College.

Meridian Gallery
535 Powell Street (b/t Sutter and Bush)
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.398.7229
www.meridiangallery.org

       
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