Normal Baker
The Art of Not Knowing (mp3)
Norman Baker transcends the musical world with his poetic lyrics and whimsical melodies. His songs are reminiscent of the fairy tales we read as children and held close to our hearts as we grew up; stories of magical creatures and life-changing journeys. Inspired by significant (and the occasional insignificant) events in his life, Baker's music is carefully crafted to be thought-provoking, and at times, amusing, as he often pokes fun at himself.
Influenced by the likes of Neil Young, Patsy Cline, Chet Baker, Why?, Ry Cooder, The Band, and Tom Waits, Baker began writing and playing music at the age of 12. Born into a musical family, he studied with his uncle, local jazz guitarist/drummer Milo Petersen, and played with many musical greats such as Brazilian jazz pianist/percussionist/composer Jovino Santos Neto, Jamaican Studio One legend Winston Jarrett, jazz trombonist Robin Eubanks, Heart drummer Ben Smith, and reggae drummer Wadi Gad from Barbados.