Biography
"Poppy Baker is one of the UK’s most talented young singer-songwriters and composers. Her unique jazz-infused songs straddle the soul, R&B and indie genres – with melodies that cut straight to the heart" GRB Music
Poppy Baker is one of the UK’s most talented young singer-songwriters and composers
Poppy’s unique jazz-infused songs straddle the soul, R&B and indie genres – with melodies that cut straight to the heart. And Poppy’s impressively sensitive and soulful vocals reveal an emotional intelligence beyond her years. Insightful lyrics demonstrate an innate ability to address any topic with sensitivity, whilst Poppy’s profound affection for ballads enriches her contemporary musical creations
Poppy Baker performed alongside progressive rock legend Rick Wakeman
Poppy Baker performed alongside progressive rock legend Rick Wakeman, Black Sabbath’s Adam Wakeman and the late great Bernie Marsden from Whitesnake, before deciding to study jazz vocals at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. She has performed across the UK – including at the prestigious Cheltenham Jazz Festival, the Upton Blues Festival, the Eastside Jazz Festival and PizzaExpress Live. And Poppy is a regular performer at Birmingham’s Eastside Jazz Club