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David Nathaniel Baker, Jr. (1931-) had composed in a wide range of genres and styles, including works for jazz, orchestra, solo voice, chorus, piano, and chamber ensemble. He served as Jazz Studies Department chairman at Indiana University and authored many books and articles, often on themes of African-American music.

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David Nathaniel Baker, Jr. Biography from the African-American Art Song Alliance notes his varied compositions and voluminous writings. www.uni.edu/taylord/baker.bio.html

David N. Baker Honors page from Indiana University's Alliance of Distinguished Rank Professors notes his abilities and achievements that garnered this distinction. www.indiana.edu/~alldrp/members/baker.html

David Baker and The Lenox School of Jazz Jazz Education Journal interview conducted by Darius Brubeck concerning especially the jazz education movement. Focuses include Ornette Coleman, freer music, George Russell, his classical influence, and notes. www.iaje.org/article.asp?ArticleID=106

Jazz Influences on Classical with David Baker Transcript of NPR's Milestones of the Millennium with host Martin Goldsmith. Includes RMM audio of the broadcast with music edited out. www.npr.org/programs/specials/milestones/990210.motm.jazz.html