“Ms. Baker’s singing reveals a rich musical diversity, unique talent, and an unmistakably original voice that is smooth and hypnotic.”
-The Boston Globe
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‘Return to Shore’ - Latest release
Kate Baker Unveils Treasured Duo Album ‘Return to Shore’ With Late Husband and Guitarist Vic Juris due out October 7, 2022 via Strikezone
“One of the most impressive performers to come along in years is Kate Baker. A convincing and heartfelt approach to the lyric… impressive interpreter.”
— Los Angeles Times
KATE BAKER
“One of the most impressive performers to come along in years,” (Los Angeles Times), much in-demand vocalist, Kate Baker is a heartfelt interpreter of lyrics with “an unmistakably original voice that is smooth and hypnotic” (Boston Globe), resonating with her love of diverse musical inspirations.
Kate Baker is a critically acclaimed jazz singer hailing from, and currently residing in, New Jersey. Her debut album, 2022’s Return to Shore, is a luminous guitar-and-voice duet with her late husband, Vic Juris, who passed away in 2019. While that album won plaudits for its touchingly interpreted songs of devotion, the golden-voiced Baker’s legacy runs deep — in jazz, Brazilian music, and Americana, and at sold-out gigs the world over.
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“One of the most impressive performers to come along in years is Kate Baker. A convincing and heartfelt approach to the lyric... impressive interpreter.”
— Los Angeles Times
“Ms. Baker’s singing reveals a rich musical diversity, unique talent, and an unmistakably original voice that is smooth and hypnotic.”
— The Boston Globe
“Kate Baker is musically engaging, creative and thoroughly enjoyable.”
— George Kanzler, Star Ledger
“Kate Baker’s phrasing and rhythmic concepts are brilliant.”
— Newsday
“Kate Baker’s captivating stage persona is exquisite, truly a must hear performer.”
— The Daily Gazette
"I’m moved by the beauty, how Kate tells a story with the lyrics in such a personal way and the palpable connection between her and Vic - whose playing is on another level here.”
-Dave Stryker