Fred Thelonious Baker

[1] Baker played the guitar until his mid-teens, at which point he began to take an interest in the bass as well.

Baker accompanied Beckett's band on a Charles Mingus tribute tour in the UK.

Other artists Baker has worked with include Horace Parlan, Vikki Clayton and Elton Dean.

[1] Baker joined In Cahoots in April 1988, replacing their bassist Hugh Hopper.

[1] Baker is the current bassist for Soft Machine, having been chosen by his predecessor Roy Babbington.