Performing Nov. 18, 2025
Jalen Baker, born in Washington DC and raised in Houston, TX, is a vibraphonist and composer
whose early training involved both classical and jazz. Jalen received his BA in Jazz Studies
from Columbia College Chicago. He distinguished himself as a jazz vibraphonist and received
several accolades including outstanding soloist at both the Notre Dame and Elmhurst Jazz
Festivals.
Jalen was accepted as a Graduate Assistant in the Jazz Performance program at Florida
State University and in 2019 received his MM in Jazz Studies. During his tenure at Florida State
he was chosen as a Ravinia Jazz Fellow in 2018. He has been a performer with the Johnathan
Blake Quintet, The Ulysses Owens Trio and Quartet, Jeremy Pelt Quintet, Tim Warfield Sextet,
Michael Mwenso, Paul Cornish Group, Leon Anderson Quartet as well as leading his own band
in venues all over the country. In 2021 Jalen released his Debut Album “This Is Me, This is Us”
which was chosen as the #4 best Jazz Debut of 2021 and in 2023 released his second album
“Be Still” that made it as high as #24 on the international jazz charts.
