About Edmond Baker, Jr.
Edmond Baker, Jr. aka "Uptown Saxman" was born and raised as a small town country boy in Brazoria, Texas.
He started playing the saxophone in 1982 in the 6th grade, at age 11, & playing in the band his 7th-8th grade years, was the only formal training he received.
He believes we all are blessed with God given talents, and playing the saxophone is his.
Some of his influences have been Kenny G., Kirk Whalum, and Vernard Johnson.
In January 2002, after playing for 20 years, he took a leap of faith and pursued his passion as a full-time career, and he has been performing professionally for upscale Corporate and Private events all over the United States ever since.
It has certainly paid off, and the results speak for themselves, as he has gained a reputation of being the one to call to add that "extra touch of class" to any event.
Since 2009, Edmond has been Five-Star-rated and the Top Saxophonist on Gigmasters.com, and Gigsalad.com, two of the largest online entertainment booking agencies in America.
He plays for Fortune 500 Companies, Mega Churches, National Non-Profit Organizations, Local, State, & Federal Government Officials, Celebrities, Professional Athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB, & NHL, non celebrity or athlete Millionaires, & even some BILLIONAIRES.
* EDMOND IS THE ONLY FULL-TIME, INDEPENDENT, SOLO SAXOPHONIST IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF TEXAS.
He says he gets HIS joy by seeing others enjoying his music. "It's a dream come true & I NEVER get tired of doing this" he says, as he performs Nationwide doing what he loves!
NOMINATED 2024 STATE MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS IN AUSTIN TEXAS.
"I want people to know that I absolutely LOVE what I do! And I play from my soul.” - Edmond Baker, Jr.
Check Out Some Of Edmond’s Performances!

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Houston Rockets MVP VIP Event

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Jammin' in Brooklyn, New York!

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Indian Wedding Reception

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National Anthem - Toyota Center

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Uptown Saxman in New Orleans!

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