Cultural icon Chet Baker, with his lyrical trumpet style and tender voice, helped define cool jazz of the 1950s. A master of atmosphere, Chet’s unmistakably intimate style captivated listeners from the moment he burst onto the jazz scene.
In celebration of the “Prince of Cool”, Jackie Bornstein (vocals) and Toby Mak (trumpet) unite for an evening of reimagining Chet Baker’s classic repertoire. Together with their top band, Jackie and Toby will perform sensitive interpretations of swinging and moving tunes recorded by Chet across his nearly 40 year musical career.
Jackie Bornstein
With sold-out shows at the Melbourne Recital Centre, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Paris Cat Jazz Club, Kew Court House and more Jackie brings a powerful energy to each performance. Whether performing a hard swinging bop tune or deeply moving ballad Jackie enchants audiences with her emotive delivery and beautifully rich tone.
Toby Mak
A protégé of Motown trumpet legend Gil Askey from the age of 14, Toby has gone on to perform with some of the worlds greatest musicians including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chris Potter and Mark Turner. With his flawless technique and exquisite phrasing, Toby established himself as a highly in-demand jazz soloist and sideman based in Shanghai for over 20 years. Now back in his hometown of Melbourne, Toby is quickly re-emerging as a leading player in the local scene.
Lineup
Jackie Bornstein – voice
Toby Mak – Trumpet
Mark Fitzgibbon – piano
Philip Rex – bass
Anton Delecca – saxophone
Ryan Menezes – drums
