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Who is Bob Baldwin?

Bob Baldwin is an International Jazz artist, having recorded on 6 different continents since the beginning of his recording career (1988). As of 2024, he’s recorded 37 studio discs. He also hosts a radio show The NewUrbanJazz Lounge weekly since 2008.

In 1988, Roberta Flack selected him as the Sony Innovators Award winner in a highly publicized new-artist-signing contest. He was then introduced to music mogul Sylvia Rhone, where he signed his first deal with the now-defunct Atlantic Jazz label joining then labelmates Bobby Lyle, Paul Jackson, Jr. and Gerald Albright. 

BB has worked with such Jazz and Pop stars like George Benson, Grover Washington, Jr. , Will Downing, Marion Meadows, Marcus Anderson, Pieces of a Dream, Phil Perry, Chuck Loeb and Chieli Minucci, to name a select few.

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Bob Baldwin has used music to raise awareness for non-music-related causes. "Giving back to the musical community, as well as for special causes is very important to me, not only as a musician, but as a human being," states the NY Native.

 

1986

Mount Vernon, NY - in 1986, Baldwin and his fellow local NY musicians rallied to raise the awareness and the dangers of crack in the urban communities by organizing "Local-Aid" in Mount Vernon, NY.

2001

Los Angeles, CA - 2001 brought together a Jazz event in LA for Mike Jones (RIP), who suffered from a kidney-related illness. The event included Paul Jackson, Jr., Dave Koz, Greg Adams and Michael Lington.

2010

Jazz For Haiti was instrumental in raising $60,000 for clothing, water, and assistance for the homeless, in light of the Haiti Earthquakes. 

Jazz For Haiti was instrumental in raising $60,000 for clothing, water, and assistance for the homeless, in light of the Haiti Earthquakes.

 

 

 

Newark, NJ - More events took place in 2010, when Baldwin then took his talents and resources to Newark to perform "Jazz for Haiti", where more money was raised via the Red Cross, and over $60,000 was raised to help the sick who suffered illnesses from homelessness, clothing and medical expenses. Dave Valentin, Chieli Minucci, Ruben Rodriguez, Tony Lewis, Chembo Corniel were all in attendance.

Dueling Flutes - Featuring Ragan Whiteside and Dave Valentin

2010

The Westchester Musicians for Haiti included (l-r) Mala Waldron, Lynette Washington, Abdul Wali, Dennis Bell, Bob Baldwin and Porter Carroll, Jr.

The Westchester Musicians for Haiti included (l-r) Mala Waldron, Lynette Washington, Abdul Wali, Dennis Bell, Bob Baldwin and Porter Carroll, Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

White Plains, NY - 2010 brought about "Westchester Musicians for Haiti", which helped to raise over $2,500.00 for the Arthur Schwietzer Hospital in Haiti to aid with medical expenses for those who suffered from the earthquake. The event took place in association with ArtsWestchester at the White Plains Performing Arts Center, featuring Ragan Whiteside, Porter Carroll, Jr., Dennis Bell & Lynette Washington, and Mala Waldron.

2010

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This is a clip of one awesome concert. Grammy nominee Bob Baldwin, Rock & Rock Hall of Famer Chip Shearin, internationally known Stanley Baird Group, Yolanda Rabun and Marcus Anderson. They take the stage for a benefit concert at Prime Smokehouse in Raleigh NC for Danieille. The show was a testamont to real musicians.

Atlanta, Ga. - Monies were raised for Danielle Cooley, who at the time of the event, was 27 years old and struggling for breath on a per-minute basis.  She was diagnosed a rare lung disorder. She later died in 2012 after failing to win the battle. Attending that event was Mike Phillips, Joey Sommerville.

The benefit picked up some steam in 2011, when they performed the show in Raliegh, NC at the former Prime Smokehouse, featuring Bassist Chip Shearin, who was recently inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

This benefit was done to draw attention to the rare autoimmune disease, Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder (MCTD). This disease recently claimed the life of Daniele Cooley, a 30-year-old Fayetteville mother of two young children.

“I learned about Daniele and her condition through a friend,” says keyboardist Baldwin, who wrote a song for Cooley, titled Every Breath is a Gift. “One thing led to another, and I felt it was important to do the benefit. I also felt it was important to raise awareness, so that people know what she went through. I’d like for the condition that Daniele had to get exposure."

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2012

Tarrytown, NY - Funds had to be raised for Dave Valentin as he suffered a stroke in 2011. 2012 brought together "Music for Dave", which featured his many sideman and musical friends, including Larry Rosen, who signed his first record deal on GRP Records. The event took place at the historic Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY, featuring Chieli Minucci, Longtime Valentin Music Director Bill O'Connell, Paquito D'Rivera and several Valentin sidemen, including New York stalwarts Ruben Rodriguez and Robby Ameen. The awareness of the event created a followup, which allowed Dave Valentin to move to a new apartment that assisted medical needs.

 

Dave suffered a stroke in March 2012. He has no medical insurance or means of support. Now, he needs the help of his fans. Email ardinas@hamlethub.com for more info..

Dave Valentin suffered a serious stroke in March, 2012, has been in therapy and recovery mode, and has not performed since then. This fundraiser has been created to help Dave with medical expense surrounding his illness.

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2015

Atlanta, GA - How Big is Your Dream, founded by Jorel Flynn, a Waycross, GA native, is spreading music throughout the youth, and giving them a platform to launch their music aspirations. Check out this video to see where HBIYD is headed.

For those who don't know who Jorel Flynn is, this is a good start. He's an accomplished musician who has worked from Gospel to Jazz to Funk as a drummer/musician, has made his imprint on the big TV screen via BET and the Gospel prizewinning program "Sunday's Best".