Tedd Baker/Allyn Johnson Organ Trio

"a bottomless well of musical energy--he can probably cut any saxophonist in town, and hold his own with any saxophonist, period." — Washington CityPaper

Tedd Baker, saxophone
Allyn Johnson, organ
Eric Kennedy, drums

Baker and Johnson teamed up on Organ Trio hits in 2025. After working up repertoire over many performance dates, their collective sound has energized many diverse audiences. Whether reworking classic jazz and soul hits, or presenting new originals, the sound of surprise is on full display. Prepare yourself to catch the spirit and join the journey with this celebrated organ trio. To hear their sound, click HERE!

An avid believer in educating the next generation, Tedd Baker has served as an adjunct professor of saxophone at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, adjunct professor of saxophone and woodwinds at the University of the Virgin Islands, and SUNY New Paltz (State University of New York), and has conducted masterclasses and guest artist/clinician performances. Tedd Baker has worked with a wide variety of jazz greats and contemporary artists including Barry Harris, David Sanborn, Arturo Sandoval, Slide Hampton, Eddie Daniels, George Duke, Victor Lewis, Orrin Evans, Jason Moran, Wycliffe Gordon, Kurt Elling, Allison Miller, Fitz and The Tantrums, & many more.

Native Washingtonian, Allyn Johnson, is a multi-talented musician, composer, arranger and producer whose trademark sound gives brilliance and fortitude to the art of jazz improvisation. While a student at the University of the District of Columbia, Allyn was mentored by the late great jazz legend Calvin Jones. Allyn hopes to continue Jones' rich legacy of service, musicianship and academic excellence. He is revered by musical giants as well as the "young lions" of his generation. In 2024, Allyn recorded a new trio album entitled “The Big Comeback” featuring Eric Kennedy on drums and Romeir Mendez on bass.

A Baltimore, Maryland native, Eric Kennedy is a drummer, vocalist, percussionist, educator, arranger and composer. Eric was the 2004 runner-up in the Billie Holiday Vocal Competition and first-place band member in the Chick Webb Jazz Combo Competitions 2008 and 2009. Eric also won the Jazz Journalists Association of America 2023 award for Baltimore Jazz Hero. Eric has performed, toured, and recorded with Curtis Fuller, Jimmy Heath, Gary Bartz, Phil Woods, Billy Harper, Curtis Lundy, Bobby Watson, Gary Thomas, Fred Wesley, Wallace Roney, Cyrus Chestnut, Ethel Ennis, Larry Willis, Cecil McBee, Donald Harrison, and many others.