Biography

Steve Baker’s lengthy career as a professional harmonica player has taken him around the world and made him one of today’s most influential harmonica artists. His work as a live and studio musician, groundbreaking author of instructional books, teacher and workshop instructor has inspired and influenced a generation of harmonica players in many different countries. He has worked as a consultant to leading harmonica manufacturer Hohner since 1987. Characterised by subtle, rhythmically accented phrasing, his unique sound draws on the blues harmonica tradition and combines it with elements from country, folk, funk, soul and jazz to create an exciting and individual fusion, with an emotional intensity which finds its way straight to the hearts of his listeners. After over 40 years as a sideman recording and performing with artists including Tony Sheridan, Chris Jones and European blues legend Abi Wallenstein, Steve released his first album as singer, songwriter and bandleader on Timezone Records in February 2018. "Perfect Getaway“ (TZ1473) features 14 original compositions ranging from singer/songwriter to country, gospel, blues, funk, rock&roll and rock. Now he follows it up with an exciting new album "The Great Divide" (TZ1884), recorded with his band The LiveWires and featuring 11 new original songs. The first single "Don't Worry About The Money" was released on January 31st 2020. www.stevebaker.de