Fingerstyle guitarist Duck Baker is devoted to a wide range of musical styles, from traditional Irish and Appalachian fiddle tunes to ragtime, blues, gospel, swing, and modern jazz. Now residing in London, Duck grew up in Richmond, Virginia, passing his teenage years in rock and blues bands before becoming interested in acoustic blues. From there, he quickly broadened his scope to include many of the roots and offshoots to be found in traditional American music. Over the years, Duck has collaborated with numerous acclaimed musicians, from fingerpicking icons like Leo Kottke and jazz master Jamie Findlay to free music luminary Eugene Chadbourne and Irish fiddler Kieran Fahy.

His most recent solo CD, last year’s Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans, finds him exploring the joyous sounds of ragtime, classic jazz, and swing. Duck’s originals reflect the influence of the great jazz pianist/composers, and his state-of-the-art acoustic guitar work will appeal to jazz fans, guitar fans, and anyone else who enjoys an evening of superlative music.