Angela and Joshua survey the multifaceted life of legendary David Baker. An iconic composer, educator, performer, and native of Indianapolis, Baker is revered globally for his unique ability to traverse the worlds of jazz and classical music deftly and equally. His works Calypso, A Good Assassination Should be Quiet, and Bolling Suite for cello and jazz piano are featured to demonstrate his signature style that continues to be a model for classical and jazz composers.
Featured Music:
"A Good Assassination Should Be Quiet" performed by Mary Johnson Letellier, Scott Wheatley
"Bolling Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio" performed by Yehuda Hanani, Michael Chertock, James Cammack, Arti Dixson
"Calypso from Suite for Cello and Jazz Trio" performed by Monika Herzig, Pavel Klimashevsky, Dieter Schumacher, Manuel Fischer-Dieskau
