Celebrate the kickoff of Houston SUMMERJAZZ 2023 with a free performance by vibraphonist Jalen Baker and his quartet, performing music from his new album Be Still and the recently released Houston Real Book. Free and open to the public. Refreshments available for purchase.

Jalen Baker, vibraphone; David Caceres, saxophone; Gabriel Godoy, bass; Gavin Moolchan, drums

Vibraphonist Jalen Baker has led the DACAMERA Jazz Ensemble in Residence for two years. He recently released his second album Be Still.  Jalen attended Kinder HSPVA and Columbia College Chicago. He was named a Chicago Next Gen All-star by the Chicago Jazz Institute. He has performed with the Ulysses Owens Jr., Jeremy Pelt, Leon Anderson, and Amina Scott as well as leading his own band in venues in and around Georgia, Florida, Texas and Chicago. As a band leader Jalen has been awarded the prestigious South Arts Jazz Roads Touring Grant. In 2021 Jalen released his debut Album “This is Me, This is Us” on Outside In Music which has garnered recognition by Textura, Making a Scene, and Jazziz.