Baker/Hainsworth Quintet

Wed, Apr 15

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Baker/Hainsworth Quintet! Jason Hainsworth – Saxophone Jalen Baker – Vibraphone Vaughn Henry – Piano Jeff Denson – Bass Leon Anderson – Drums About Jalen Baker: Jalen Baker, born in Washington DC and raised in Houston, TX, is a vibraphonist and composer whose early training involved both classical and jazz. Jalen received his BA in Jazz Studies from Columbia College Chicago. He distinguished himself as a jazz vibraphonist and received several accolades including outstanding soloist at both the Notre Dame and Elmhurst Jazz Festivals. Jalen was accepted as a Graduate Assistant in the Jazz Performance program at Florida State University and in 2019 received his MM in Jazz Studies. During his tenure at Florida State he was chosen as a Ravinia Jazz Fellow in 2018. He has been a performer with the Johnathan Blake Quintet, The Ulysses Owens Trio and Quartet, Jeremy Pelt Quintet, Tim Warfield Sextet, Michael Mwenso, Paul Cornish Group, Leon Anderson Quartet as well as leading his own band in venues all over the country. In 2021 Jalen released his Debut Album “This Is Me, This is Us” which was chosen as the #4 best Jazz Debut of 2021 and in 2023 released his second album “Be Still” that made it as high as #24 on the international jazz charts. About Jason Hainsworth: Jason Hainsworth is one of the most in-demand saxophonists, educators, and composers on today’s jazz scene. He has recorded and toured with artists such as Ulysses Owens Jr., Diane Schuur, Michael Dease, and Jonathan Blake, earning recognition for his warm tone and grounded, “down home” energy. A Houston native, Hainsworth carries forward the “Texas Tenor” tradition shaped by players like Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, and Billy Harper. He performs nationwide as both a leader and sideman, appearing at premier venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center and SFJAZZ, and regularly serves as a guest clinician at major festivals and universities. Beyond performance, Hainsworth is an accomplished composer and arranger, with work commissioned and performed by ensembles such as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Christian McBride Big Band, Count Basie Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony Chamber Players. He holds degrees in both classical and jazz performance from William Paterson University and Florida State University, and is based in San Francisco, where he serves as Associate Dean for Community Development and Executive Director of Roots, Jazz, and American Music at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. NEW ADDRESS | 310 E SAINT ELMO ROAD AUSTIN TX 78745 Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm.