Jenny Oaks Baker – Acclaimed Concert Violinist
About Jenny Oaks Baker
Grammy Nominated Artist Jenny Oaks Baker is one of America’s most accomplished classical violinists. Whether her music is experienced live or through one of her many recordings, it is impossible to escape the magic of her artistry.
Jenny began playing the violin at age four, and made her solo debut in 1983 when she was only eight years old. She received her Master of Music degree from the renowned Juilliard School in New York City and her Bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
Jenny Oaks Baker has released ten best-selling albums since 1998 as a Shadow Mountain Records Artist. Her most recent work, Wish Upon a Star: A Tribute to the Music of Walt Disney, earned a nomination for the 54th GRAMMY Awards for Best Pop Instrumental Album. Jenny’s albums consistently chart on Billboard, with her 2010 album Then Sings My Soul hitting the #1 spot on the Top Classical Albums chart.
Jenny Oaks Baker’s performance career is equally impressive. In April 1999, she made her Carnegie Hall debut as a featured soloist in the Easter Festival Concert. She has also performed as…
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Wish Upon A Star Nominated for a Grammy
Jenny Oaks Baker received a Grammy nomination for her newest album, Wish upon a Star: a Tribute To The Music of Walt Disney. It’s among five finalists in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category.
The songs on the album were produced and arranged by Emmy-Award-winning composer Kurt Bestor. The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place February 12, 2012 and will air on CBS.
Upcoming Events
Festival of Lights Christmas Concerts
Washington DC Temple Visitor’s Center
Dec 11 and 12 at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 pm.
Free tickets are handed out 90 min before each show.
More info at http://dctemplelights.lds.org/
Annandale High School
Jan 25, 2012 Annandale, VA
Annandale High School 7pm
Performing selections from “Wish Upon a Star”
Grammy Awards
Feb 12, 2012
54th Annual Grammy Awards
“Wish Upon a Star” nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Album
Utah Dental Association Gala
Feb 16 SLC, UT
Utah Dental Association Gala
Private Event
Florence Henry Memorial Chapel Concert Series
Feb 24, Seattle, WA
Florence Henry memorial Chapel Concert Series Recital
The Highlands Chapel, 4 NW Scenic Dr., Seattle, WA 98177
Tickets required: shanower@comcast.net
Jenny in the news
Washington Post
“Jenny Oaks Baker, an Annandale mother of four and a former first violinist for the National Symphony Orchestra, is well known in the classical music world. Her last album topped the Billboard classical chart. But this year, she recorded an album of music from Disney movies, and now it’s been been nominated for a Grammy for best pop instrumental album of the year, going up against the likes of Brian Setzer, Booker T and Dave Koz.”
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Washington Times
“Few would dispute that motherhood is a demanding job, and Jenny Oaks Baker is among its best practitioners.
She also happens to be one of the most accomplished violinists in America.
Trained at Juilliard, Baker has released ten albums to critical acclaim. Her latest, Wish Upon a Star: A Tribute to the Music of Walt Disney, is her first to be nominated by the Recording Academy, but it follows other commercial successes, including her previous album, Then Sings My Soul, which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Charts.
Her most important, and impressive work, however, is parenting her four children.”
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Music from Jenny
O Holy Night
With the release of O Holy Night, Jenny shares the joy and majesty of Christmas with new arrangements of 11 classic carols. The album also features award-winning arrangers such as Kurt Bestor, Mack Wilberg, and William Joseph.
Silver Screen Serenade
In Silver Screen Serenade Jenny once again thrills listeners, this time with stunning arrangements of the film industry’s most spectacular theme songs. Showcasing selections from award- winning scores like The Wizard of Oz and Somewhere in Time, Silver Screen Serenade is a perfect album for fans of classical music and film.
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