Chet Baker Tribute

Vytautas Skudas - trumpet, fluegelhorn Vytis Smolskas - piano Aliaksey Kryshtal - double bass Martynas Stoškus - drums (swing, post-bop) Jazz Cellar 11 invites you to a jazz evening dedicated to one of the brightest cool jazz icons – Chet Baker. This concert pays tribute to the exceptional musical legacy of the trumpeter, vocalist and composer, whose subtle sound, fragile vocals and inimitable lyricism still captivate jazz lovers around the world. Chet Baker was not only one of the most remarkable musicians of his generation, but a true jazz legend. The music he performed breathes elegance, romance and melancholy, and his gentle trumpet tone and intimate singing style became an inseparable part of the cool jazz sound. Compositions such as My Funny Valentine or I Fall in Love Too Easily are still regarded as timeless jazz classics. Beyond the stage lights, Baker's life was turbulent and full of contrasts – constant concerts, worldwide fame, addictions, dramatic turns of fortune and an endless struggle with himself. One of his biographers once said: "Baker was a great artist with great problems." Yet it was precisely this fragility and sincerity that gave his music its exceptional emotional depth, which still moves listeners to this day. This evening, Chet Baker's music will be presented by an admirer of his work, trumpeter Vytautas Skudas. Together with his fellow musicians on stage, he will invite listeners on a journey through the musical world of one of the most sensitive jazz artists, filled with Baker's most beautiful melodies and improvisations. Whether you are already a fan of Chet Baker's music or only just beginning to discover it, this evening invites you to immerse yourself in the work of one of the most sensitive and charismatic jazz performers. The first 30 tickets - cheaper. The "Jazz Cellar 11" club songhouse project is partly funded by the Vilnius City Municipality.

Adresas: Jazz Cellar 11