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Art Baron (b. January 5 , 1950 in Bridgeport, Connecticut ) is an American Jazz Trombonist . He also plays Didgeridoo , Conch shell, alto and bass Recorder , and Tuba .

Baron is an alumnus of the Berklee College Of Music . He joined the Duke Ellington band in August 1973, at the age of 23, during the last year Ellington led the band, and was the last trombonist Ellington ever hired. {Link without Title}

He leads "The Duke's Men," a band made up of Duke Ellington band alumni. He has performed and/or recorded with Bruce Springsteen , Lou Reed , Stevie Wonder , James Taylor , Illinois Jacquet , Roswell Rudd , Buddy Rich , Mel Tormé , Charlie Musselwite , Andy Harlow , Fontella Bass , Sam Rivers , Glen Velez , John Tchicai , Wilber Morris , Alan Silva , George Gruntz , Joey DeFrancesco , Bobby Watson , Elliott Sharp , Annea Lockwood , Matt Glaser , and Cyro Baptista .

Baron lives in New York City . He should not be confused with the saxophonist and flutist Arthur Barron. {Link without Title}


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