Instruments: Drums, Percussion
Style: Jazz, Rock, R&B, Funk, Latin, Classical
Education: BA from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign School of Music
Chris Baker has been playing the drums since the age of ten, and began performing professionally at the age of twelve. His experience in playing with jazz, rock, R&B, funk, latin, classical, and new music ensembles has made him one of the most versatile players in the area.
Chris moved to Illinois after high school to begin work on a BA in percussion performance at the prestigious University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign School of Music. During his time in Illinois, Chris taught private lessons and performed with a wide variety of musical ensembles. He also became involved with The Archipelago Ensemble, a group which travels to high/middle schools across the country teaching private lessons as well as master classes on music theory, music history, and music appreciation.
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