Jessie Baker

Who is Jessie Baker?

Jessie Baker is an American musician known for playing bluegrass banjo. He describes his playing as "Scruggs-style and Don Reno." He currently resides in Georgetown, Kentucky. Jesse started banjo lessons in 2002, and went on to lead his family's band, "The Baker Boys."

In January, 2007, Jessie joined the Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show. In August 2008 Baker joined the then current IBMA instrumental group of the year "Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper". During Jessie's span with this group he help the band win three more IBMA instrumental group of the year awards before departing in January 2011 to seek other employment. Baker is currently employed by bluegrass and gospel legend Doyle Lawson. He joined after being offered the position on February fourth 2011. He has also worked stints with Marty Raybon and Full Circle, David Peterson, and Dove award winning Cody Shuler and Pine Mountain Railroad.

In June, 2009, Jessie released his debut solo album, "Yessir!" on the Pautxent Music record label.

In February of 2011 Jessie moved on to be a part of the award-winning group Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver where he played on the making of two albums. Jessie then joined Dailey & Vincent in April 2012 and has played on the band's upcoming album, 'Brothers of the Highway'. He plans to stay with Dailey and Vincent for many upcoming years.