The Trio (Piano, Bass, Drums) will be accompanied by The Provisional String Quartet. The string quartet will bring a beautiful addition to the trio’s already unique sound. Bruce Baker & The Altered Presence Jazz Band is both an original jazz music project and a contemporary jazz standards performance band. Bruce’s original material is performed in a style uniquely his own. Fans have suggested not attempting to find a well known artist with which to compare his piano performance style. The Bruce Baker Trio is an evenly balanced collective of wonderful improvisational conversations. The Trio inspires other musicians to support the original material and of course the contemporary jazz standards. Guest performers are usually identified a few days before the event.
The Altered Presence Jazz Band Members:
Bruce Baker – Piano, Keyboard, Composer
Teresa Sanchez – Upright Bass
Alex Smith – Drumset, Percussion
The Provisional String Quartet Members:
Heather Shohet – Violin
Jennifer Holly – Violin
Eve Ahlers - Viola
Ryan Mraz – Cello
Matt Overholser – Double Bass