Clint Baker

Clint Baker is one of the few musicians to lead a Traditional Jazz Band at the world renown Monterey Jazz Festival, joining the ranks of Louis Armstrong, Punch Miller, and Jack Tea \garden. Clint appeared with the Hot Club of San Francisco at the Monterey Jazz Festival for a second time in 2007. It was the 50-Year Anniversary of the Festival, and this was the first time in the festival's history that a Gypsy Jazz Band was invited to perform. Clint has been leading a New Orleans band at Café Borrone in Menlo Park for over 16 years. His regular trumpet player for the past 8 years has been Leon Oakley. Leon is known for having worked with Turk Murphy, The South Frisco Jazz Band, and Bob Helm. He also currently plays with the Yerba Buena Stompers along with Clint. Leon and Clint are both avid garden railroaders.