The Music of Chet Baker featuring David Braid & Benny Benack III w/ the VJO
December 6 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to the timeless music of Chet Baker in a special concert featuring acclaimed pianist and composer David Braid and rising jazz star Benny Benack III. Known for his lyrical voice and virtuosic trumpet playing, Benack brings fresh energy and deep feeling to Baker’s iconic repertoire. Grammy-winning pianist and composer David Braid, one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz artists, adds his distinctive musical voice, drawing on his extensive work bridging jazz, classical, and film. Braid composed music for the Chet Baker biopic Born to Be Blue, starring Ethan Hawke, lending a rare and authentic connection to Baker’s legacy. Together with the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, this concert offers a rich, swinging, and deeply expressive exploration of one of jazz’s most enduring songbooks. Two shows at 5:30pm & 8pm
