Robin Phillips Sings & Plays: Chet Baker
Robin Phillips Sings & Plays: Chet Baker
Wed 18 November 2026
Stage time / 7:30pm
Doors / 6:30pm
Celebrating the Jazz Clubs
Location
Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club,140 Newington Butts, Kennington, London
SE11 4RN
Tickets
£27 incl. fees
Robin Phillips, featuring trumpeter James Brady, celebrates the music and legacy of Chet Baker with an intimate evening of vocals, piano and trumpet 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, Phillips has spent years studying the subtle vocal style that made Chet instantly recognisable and became synonymous with the West Coast jazz scene. He 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 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.
About Robin Phillips
Singer, pianist and bandleader Robin Phillips is one of the UK’s most versatile jazz performers, known for his warm vocals, elegant piano playing and deep appreciation of the Great American Songbook. Equally at home in intimate jazz clubs and larger concert settings, he has built a reputation for bringing classic songs to life with authenticity, sophistication and charm.
Robin is the founder and musical director of the acclaimed speakeasy swing ensemble Pinstripe Suit, with whom he has performed at leading venues and festivals across the UK and Europe. He has also enjoyed a long-standing residency at London’s renowned speakeasy venue, Nightjar, where his performances have captivated audiences for over a decade.
Band Lineup
Robin Phillips – Vocals and piano
James Brady – Tenor sax
Charlie Pyne – Acoustic bass
Alex Best – Drums
Louis Thorne – Guitar
Singer and pianist Robin Phillips celebrates the music of legendary jazz vocalist and trumpeter Chet Baker.
Frequently compared vocally to Baker, Phillips has spent years studying the subtle vocal style that made Chet instantly recognisable and became synonymous with the West Coast jazz scene. He 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 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.
About Robin Phillips
Singer, pianist and bandleader Robin Phillips is one of the UK’s most versatile jazz performers, known for his warm vocals, elegant piano playing and deep appreciation of the Great American Songbook. Equally at home in intimate jazz clubs and larger concert settings, he has built a reputation for bringing classic songs to life with authenticity, sophistication and charm.
Robin is the founder and musical director of the acclaimed speakeasy swing ensemble Pinstripe Suit, with whom he has performed at leading venues and festivals across the UK and Europe. He has also enjoyed a long-standing residency at London’s renowned speakeasy venue, Nightjar, where his performances have captivated audiences for over a decade.
Band Lineup
Robin Phillips – Vocals and piano
James Brady – Tenor sax
Charlie Pyne – Acoustic bass
Alex Best – Drums
Louis Thorne – Guitar
