{"id":54956,"date":"2026-09-17T11:34:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/a-tribute-to-chet-baker-in-rome-october-29-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:34:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:34:43","slug":"a-tribute-to-chet-baker-in-rome-october-29-2026","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/a-tribute-to-chet-baker-in-rome-october-29-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tribute to Chet Baker in Rome | October 29, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>A Tribute to Chet Baker in Rome with the Hammond Chet Trio<\/h1><p>On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Hammond Chet Trio brings a tribute to <strong>Chet Baker<\/strong> to Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club, shaped by the gentle sound of the flugelhorn and the rich colour of the Hammond organ. An evening of live jazz with an intimate, late-night atmosphere, to be enjoyed over dinner or drinks just a few steps from the stage.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>A tribute to Chet Baker through elegance, space, and improvisation<\/h2><p>Chet Baker\u2019s sound left jazz with a very distinctive image: lyrical, intimate, and understated.<\/p><p>On Thursday, <strong>October 29, 2026<\/strong>, the <strong>Hammond Chet Trio<\/strong> revisits part of his repertoire with a line-up that differs from those most commonly associated with the American trumpeter.<\/p><p>Instead of a traditional piano, the colour of the <strong>Hammond organ<\/strong> meets flugelhorn and drums, creating a warm and enveloping soundscape.<\/p><p>The trio explores classics associated with Baker from different periods of his career, seeking to preserve their expressive gentleness and the distinctive balance between melody and rhythmic energy that characterised many of his interpretations.<\/p><p>This is not a simple reproduction. The repertoire is brought into the present through the dialogue between three instruments and a sound that respects the spirit of the music while leaving room for the individual identities of the musicians on stage.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><div class=\"lazyload smush-lazyload-video smush-lazyload-youtube\" style=\"--smush-video-aspect-ratio: 16\/9\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/4Xa0X0Y27Og\/hqdefault.webp)\" data-smush-avif-fallback='{&quot;data-bg-image&quot;:&quot;url(https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/4Xa0X0Y27Og\\\/hqdefault.jpg)&quot;}'><iframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Xa0X0Y27Og?showinfo=0\" src=\"about:blank\"><\/iframe><span class=\"smush-play-btn\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"smush-play-btn-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/div><p><br><\/p><h3>The flugelhorn at the heart of the narrative<\/h3><p>In this project, <strong>Giambattista Gioia\u2019s flugelhorn<\/strong> naturally takes on the role of the melodic voice.<\/p><p>Its rounded tone intertwines with the depth of Oliver Von Essen\u2019s Hammond organ and Andrea Bonioli\u2019s drums.<\/p><p>The result is a balance of suspended phrases, subtle grooves, silences, and fresh departures\u2014elements that draw the audience into a musical dimension perfectly suited to the late-night atmosphere of a jazz club.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Chet Baker and the intimate side of cool jazz<\/h2><p>Chet Baker is remembered for the instantly recognisable tone of his trumpet and his fragile, understated singing voice.<\/p><p>Among the songs most closely associated with him is <strong>My Funny Valentine<\/strong>, a standard that became one of the defining pieces of his musical journey.<\/p><p>The Hammond Chet Trio begins with this expressive dimension to create an evening where the melody does not need to be forced: it can breathe, leave space for the instruments, and unfold gradually.<\/p><p>For anyone looking for a <strong>Chet Baker tribute in Rome<\/strong>, the October 29 concert offers an experience focused more on atmosphere and interplay than on dramatic effect.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>The musicians on stage<\/h2><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/giambattistagioia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giambattista Gioia<\/a> \u2013 flugelhorn<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/08\/giambattista-gioia-flugelhorn-tribute-chet-baker-elegance-cafe-jazz-club-rome.jpg.avif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 509px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 509\/716;\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.elegancecafe.it\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/giambattista-gioia-flugelhorn-tribute-chet-baker-elegance-cafe-jazz-club-rome.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Oliver Von Essen<\/strong> \u2013 Hammond organ<\/p><p><strong>Andrea Bonioli<\/strong> \u2013 drums<\/p><p>Three instruments, three clearly defined roles, and an unconventional blend of sounds with which to reinterpret the repertoire associated with Baker.<\/p><p>The Hammond moves between harmonic accompaniment and support for the lower frequencies; the flugelhorn carries the melodic thread, while the drums give the trio movement without sacrificing the lightness required by this repertoire.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Dinner and concert: an evening to enjoy at an unhurried pace<\/h2><p>The evening can begin well before the music.<\/p><p>Elegance Caf\u00e8 opens at <strong>6:00 p.m.<\/strong>, while dinner is available <strong>from 7:00 p.m.<\/strong> The concert begins at <strong>9:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Dinner and concert option<\/h3><p>The <strong>dinner and concert<\/strong> option includes two \u00e0 la carte courses selected from starters, first courses, and main courses.<\/p><p>Elegance Caf\u00e8\u2019s cuisine combines Italian roots with international influences. Chef Marco Roselli\u2019s menu also features Creole and Cajun inspiration, a focus on seasonal ingredients, and vegetarian and vegan options.<\/p><p>The price varies according to the dishes selected.<\/p><p>During an evening dedicated to the music of Chet Baker, the opportunity to dine before the live performance creates a relaxed experience, ideal for couples, anniversaries, or anyone who would simply like to enjoy a different kind of Thursday evening in Rome.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Drink and concert<\/h3><p>The <strong>drink and concert option costs \u20ac25<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Elegance Caf\u00e8\u2019s cocktail bar evokes the world of 1920s speakeasies with original cocktails, homemade syrups, fresh juices, spices, and an extensive selection of spirits.<\/p><p>It is a simple way to enter the club\u2019s atmosphere and let the stage and music set the pace of the evening.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>The atmosphere at Elegance Caf\u00e8<\/h2><p>A repertoire shaped by Chet Baker\u2019s gentle sound finds a natural setting in a space dedicated to close, attentive listening.<\/p><p>Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club features an intimate room, comfortable seating, warm materials, and acoustics designed to preserve the clarity and presence of the music.<\/p><p>The proximity to the stage makes it possible to appreciate even the most subtle nuances: the breath of the flugelhorn, the dynamic variations of the drums, and the harmonic depth of the Hammond.<\/p><p>The result is a <strong>jazz evening in Rome<\/strong> that prioritises listening without giving up the social pleasure of dinner or cocktails.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Practical information and reservations<\/h2><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> Hammond Chet Trio \u2013 A Tribute to Chet Baker<\/p><p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, October 29, 2026<\/p><p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/p><p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Via Francesco Carletti 5, Rome<\/p><p><strong>Doors open:<\/strong> 6:00 p.m.<\/p><p><strong>Dinner:<\/strong> from 7:00 p.m.<\/p><p><strong>Concert:<\/strong> 9:30 p.m.<\/p><p><strong>Drink and concert option:<\/strong> \u20ac25<\/p><p><strong>Dinner and concert option:<\/strong> two \u00e0 la carte courses selected from starters, first courses, and main courses; price varies according to the dishes selected.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Book your table for the Hammond Chet Trio and experience an evening inspired by the atmosphere of Chet Baker, with flugelhorn, Hammond organ, live jazz, and the intimacy of Elegance Caf\u00e8.<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\">Jazz Concert Rome October 29 2026<\/h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">with<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>HAMMOND CHETRIO &#8211; tribute to Chet Baker<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Book your table for the \u00e0 la carte dinner:<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here and BOOK<\/a><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Alternatively you can call <a href=\"tel:+393791360278\" target=\"_blank\">(39) 3791360278<\/a><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">or <a href=\"tel:+390657284458\" target=\"_blank\">(39) 0657284458<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">With 2 courses of your choice among starter, first course and main course, the concert is included.<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Drink &amp; 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