Chet In Mind

Chet in Mind, Introducing the band

In a famous interview, Chet Baker said he didn't know whether he was a trumpeter who sang or a singer who played the trumpet. This dual talent is at the heart of the Chet in Mind project.

Didier Burgaud, Simon Teboul and their colleagues perform the repertoire of the famous Chet Baker. A seductive, respectful reinterpretation in the spirit of the cool jazz legend. There are songs he played - well-known (“But not for Me”, “Just Friends”) and lesser-known (“Look for the Silver Lining”, “For Minors Only”), others he never recorded but could have performed (“No Moon at All”, “Comes Love”).

The artistic challenge of this orchestra lies in its original arrangements, which create a different atmosphere for each piece while respecting the spirit, or spirits, of Chet, given the evolution of this great artist's musical styles. Far from being a copy, Chet in Mind is an evocation of Chet's musical universe, peppered with winks (Chet's famous solo on “But Not for Me” is harmonized in two voices, the voicing of “Time After Time” refers to the Mulligan-Baker pairing in the “pianoless quartet”.

The trumpet and vocals blend into the dynamic, shimmering backdrop of a classy rhythm section.

The musicians:

Didier Burgaud: clarinet, tenor saxophone, vocals, Brice Moscardini: trumpet, Vinh Lê: piano, Simon Teboul: double bass, Yves Nahon: drums

Ticket price: €18

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