Art Baron
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Art Baron (b. January 5, 1950 in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is an American jazz trombonist. He also plays didgeridoo, conch shell, alto and bass recorder, and tuba.
Baron is an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music. He joined the Duke Ellington band in August 1973, at the age of 23, during the last year Ellington led the band, and was the last trombonist Ellington ever hired.[1]
He leads "The Duke's Men," a band made up of Duke Ellington band alumni. He has performed and/or recorded with Buddy Rich, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Illinois Jacquet, Roswell Rudd, Mel Tormé, Charlie Musselwite, Andy Harlow, Fontella Bass, Sam Rivers, Glen Velez, John Tchicai, Wilber Morris, Alan Silva, George Gruntz, Joey DeFrancesco, Bobby Watson, Elliott Sharp, Annea Lockwood, Matt Glaser, and Cyro Baptista.
His latest album, Conch, the Awakening features guests such as John Cutrone and Doc E. Track four, "I Just Can't Leave This Cave", features the "Doc" taking the baseline for a walk and a 12 minute solo by John Cutrone.
Baron lives in New York City. He should not be confused with the saxophonist and flutist Arthur Barron.[2]
