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Jeffrey Reid Baker is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on June 24, 1953, in Buffalo, New York, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a professional trumpet player, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Baker showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Baker's musical talent was evident from an early age, and he began performing in public at the age of six. He went on to study music at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. He then went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he earned a Master of Music degree in piano performance. Baker's career as a classical music artist began in the 1970s, when he began performing in concerts and recitals across the United States. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile pianist, and his performances were praised for their technical skill and emotional depth. One of the highlights of Baker's early career was his performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in 1978. He performed a program of works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, and his performance was met with critical acclaim. This performance helped to establish Baker as one of the leading classical music artists of his generation. In the 1980s, Baker began to explore new ways of presenting classical music to audiences. He became interested in the use of synthesizers and electronic instruments, and he began to experiment with incorporating these instruments into his performances. This led to the creation of his first album, "Piano By Request," which was released in 1985. The album was a commercial success, and it helped to establish Baker as a pioneer in the field of electronic classical music. He went on to release several more albums over the next few years, including "Piano By Request II" and "Piano By Candlelight." In addition to his work as a performer and recording artist, Baker has also been active as a composer and arranger. He has written several original compositions for piano and electronic instruments, as well as arrangements of classical works for electronic instruments. Baker's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with several awards and honors. In 1987, he was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his album "Piano By Request II." He has also been awarded the ASCAP Award for his contributions to the field of electronic music. Baker continues to perform and record music to this day, and he remains a respected and influential figure in the world of classical music. His innovative approach to music has helped to bring classical music to new audiences, and his contributions to the field will continue to be felt for many years to come.

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