Luke Thompson sings the Chet Baker Songbook

an intimate evening of cool jazz

After his sell-out show at the Brisbane Vocal Jazz Festival, renowned vocalist and saxophonist Luke Thompson (The Idea of North) returns to the Adelaide Jazz Club stage with an intimate presentation of the Chet Baker Songbook.

Featuring 'My Funny Valentine', 'Let's Get Lost', 'Do It the Hard Way', 'The Thrill Is Gone' and 'But Not for Me', Luke and his team of Adelaide's finest musicians faithfully honour Baker and his West Coast luminaries of the Cool School era.

The Band

Luke Thompson — vocals / saxophone
David Goodwin — piano
Paul Whitney — guitar
Sam Riley — bass
Ben Riley — drums

"One of SA's best and most charming entertainers." — Peter Goers, The Advertiser

"Blue ribbon swing blended with the romanticism of the great American songbook… polished professionalism. Five stars." — John McBeath, The Advertiser

Friday 29 & Saturday 30 May 2026

Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | Approx. 2 hrs

Waves @ The InterContinental, North Tce Adelaide

$49.50 / $44.50 concession / $27.50 student