Robin Phillips Sings & Plays: Chet Baker

Featuring trumpeter James Brady and special guest guitarist Luis Thorne

As part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, singer and pianist Robin Phillips celebrates the music of legendary jazz vocalist and trumpeter Chet Baker.

Frequently compared vocally to Baker, Robin is joined by trumpeter James Brady, whose lyrical, melodic approach captures the intimacy and understated beauty at the heart of Chet’s music. Together, they explore the songs, compositions and unmistakable sound that made Baker one of the most compelling and controversial figures in 20th-century jazz.

Robin and James recently travelled across Europe interviewing musicians and others who knew or worked with Chet for a new documentary about his life and music on the continent. Inspired by the stories they uncovered, the evening’s repertoire may evolve, but will include favourites such as Almost Blue, Do It the Hard Way, Let’s Get Lost, The Thrill Is Gone and You Don’t Know What Love Is.

Joined by Charlie Pyne on acoustic bass, Alex Best on drums and special guest Luis Thorne on guitar, Robin and James offer a deeply personal journey into Chet Baker’s fragile vocals, haunting trumpet sound and enduring musical legacy.

Line-up

• Robin Phillips – vocals and piano
• James Brady – trumpet
• Charlie Pyne – acoustic bass
• Alex Best – drums
• Special guest Luis Thorne – guitar