(b Withersnea, England, UK, 1 March 1921). Influential and highly accomplished  English trumpeter and flugelhorn exponent, Baker embraces most jazz styles and is known primarily as a brilliant melodist and fluent mainstram improviser.  He has worked  in numerous bands, including those of Lew Stone, George Chisholm and Ted Heath and, indeed, led his own - Kenny baker's Dozen. He also works extensively for radio and television and is a much admired composer and arranger.