Duck Baker is one of the most highly regarded fingerstyle guitarists of his generation! His jazz repertoire spans the entire history of the music from ragtime through swing and modern masters such as Thelonius Monk and Herbie Nichols. He devotes much of his love and talent also to blues, Appalachian, and Scots-Irish music. Born in 1949, Duck grew up Richmond Virginia (almost a local boy!) and played in rock and blues bands. He moved to San Francisco in the early 70's where he recorded the first of several CDs (records) on the Kicking Mule label (mostly Jazz and Irish). He then lived and traveled through Europe and Australia and returned to San Francisco in '87. since the 80's Duck has focused on his own compositions which reflect the influence of jazz piano.

Duck has longer been known as a writer than a musician! Many satirical pieces and reviews have appeared in underground papers as well as articles in Jazz Times, Acoustic guitar, guitar Player, Dirty Linen (to name a couple!)

As of present, Duck has more than 20 solo CD's (his latest is of Christmas Music!), six duo CD's, eighteen anthologies of ragtime, fingerpicking, Irish reels, jigs, hornpipes and airs, blues, and Scott Joplin Fingerstyle.. His music has been included on countless film soundtracks! He has several instructional CDs, videos and books on blues, Celtic, fingerstyle jazz, swing, gospel -----------etc. It is quite obvious that in Duck's short span here on Earth he has been one of the most prolific people ever! You can learn more about him on his website.

Have a sneak preview of Duck's myriad of guitar styles from various CDs

 Duck will also be holding a guitar workshop on Sunday, January 14th, from 1pm to 4:15pm at High Strung Music on Ninth Street in Durham. The cost will be $35, and $25 for students and seniors. For registration or questions, please contact Scott Boggs at 919-419-9455 or scottboggs@yahoo.com.
It is quite an honor to have Duck Baker as our FIRST performer at Little Lake Hill in 2007. We are excited to have him here! Reservations ($10) for this show are necessary and may be made at (919)787-6378 or email to bett@bettpadgett.com. Please limit reservation parties to 4 people and allow 3 days for confirmation. DON'T WAIT TOO LONG  to reserve seats!!!! 'Hope to see you January 13th!