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JAZZIZ CD INCLUDES LA MUSIC ACADEMY STUDENT TRACK
by John Wildman
The "Ed.3" compilation CD that accompanies the October issue of
Jazziz Magazine, includes the song "Continuum" as performed
and by LA Music Academy graduate, Bryan Baker. The song was
recorded in July with Baker playing guitar and fellow students,
Bjorn Fleuren and Paul Kaiser accompanying on the bass and drums,
respectively. Asked how he felt having the song included, Baker
replied, "I feel good about it. It's a pretty accurate representation
of what I was doing at the time. I think it highlights what my
playing is like pretty well." The idea to submit the song came from
LA Music Academy instructor, Mike Shapiro. "Brian is so advanced at such
an early age," says Shapiro. " His musical years are far ahead of his
literal years. He's just such a seasoned writer for his age." While
currently focusing on his studies at the Berklee College of Music in
Boston, Massachusetts, Baker, 17, still fits in local gigs as well.
He adds, "I just got the magazine (and CD) and some people at
Berklee have it too. It has actually helped me get into some nice
playing situations already."
Click Here to listen to Bryan's Track, "Continuum" (Windows Media Player).
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