Shorty Baker

Shorty Baker
Harold "Shorty" Baker had a mellow sound and a lyrical style that was the modern successor to Arthur Whetsol in the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Originally a drummer, Baker switched to trumpet as a teenager. A fine section player and a warm soloist, Baker played with Fate Marable on riverboats, Erskine Tate, Don Redman (1936-1938), Teddy Wilson's orchestra (1939-1940), and Andy Kirk (1940-1942). He married Mary Lou Williams (Kirk's pianist at the time). Baker was with Duke Ellington's Orchestra...
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By: Shorty Baker
Credited Role:Main Performer
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Various Artists Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 [Box]
Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 [Box] - Various Artists
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Credited Role:Trumpet
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