Cambridge Jazz Festival 2026, Robin Phillips Sings & Plays: Chet Baker ft. James Brady (Trumpet)

‘Robin Phillips Sings & Plays: Chet Baker ft. James Brady (Trumpet)’

For this Cambridge Jazz Festival programme, jazz singer and pianist Robin Phillips performs the music of one of the most legendary jazz singer / instrumentalists of the 20th century: jazz beau and bad boy Chet Baker.

Vocally, Robin is most oft compared with Chet Baker and to bring this music to life Robin has connected with jazz trumpeter James Brady, whose melodic approach to soloing contributes to performing the songs made famous by Chet, including his own compositions.

Robin and James recently traveled around Europe, interviewing musicians and other people who worked or knew Chet, for a brand new film documentary focussing on Chet's life and music in Europe. The repertoire is therefore quite fluid as the group become inspired by important tunes for this fascinating story, but the quartet will perform songs including Almost Blue, Do It The Hard Way, Let’s Get Lost, The Thrill Is Gone, and You Don’t Know What Love Is. There are a few Chet Baker tribute shows around today, but none gets as close to realising Chet’s essence as this pairing of two of the UK’s jazz talents.

Robin Phillips - vocals / piano, James Brady - trumpet, Charlie Pyne - acoustic bass, Alex Best - Drums Special guest and Luis Thorne - guitar.

Dinner and jazz ticket includes a 2 course meal, arrival drink and admission.

Admission only - ticket for jazz.