Over the past 25 years, Jamie Baum has expanded her musical landscape by incorporating new sounds and influences, notably through her septet and recent albums. Her 2024 release, "What Times Are These," received high praise from Downbeat Magazine. However, during her return to the Bay Area for a series of concerts, she is performing with a smaller quartet to explore original compositions and improvisation. Baum's experience during a 2016 European tour significantly impacted her shift to less structured music, enabling her creativity during performances with talented musicians.
I keep trying to get out and they pull me back in. I've been blessed to play with great players who can go with every crazy idea I throw at them.
Baum's gradual move toward a looser, less arrangement-oriented body of work was influenced by a 2016 duo tour in Europe with pianist and composer Richie Beirach.
With her new quartet, Baum is focusing on a repertoire of original pieces designed for improvisational exploration, showcasing her creative evolution.
The breathtakingly beautiful 2024 album What Times Are These earned a superlative five-star rating from Downbeat Magazine, marking a significant milestone in her career.
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