Chet Baker Tribute with the Hammond Chet Trio at Elegance Cafè, Thursday, December 3, 2026

The Hammond Chet Trio pays tribute to the musical world of Chet Baker in Rome on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. The setting is Elegance Cafè Jazz Club, via Francesco Carletti 5, and the club's website takes reservations for dinner and concert or for drink and concert.

Updated November 9, 2026.

The event

Giambattista Gioia's flugelhorn, Oliver Von Essen's Hammond organ and Andrea Bonioli's drums reread Baker's repertoire in an enveloping sound that pays close attention to melody and rhythmic movement.

The organ takes the place of the piano and there is no double bass, which defines the group's identity. The Hammond builds the sonic fabric on which the flugelhorn stretches its lines, while the drums support the motion and the shifts in intensity.

The project starts from the lyricism associated with Baker's music, the ability to give a phrase depth without weighing it down, and also explores its rhythmic side: how a phrase leans on the beat, drifts away and finds it again.

Where it takes place: Elegance Cafè Jazz Club in Rome

The club is in Ostiense, at via Francesco Carletti 5, and its acoustics are designed for following the details of a trio. Trumpet fans can also catch Three Miles, a tribute to Miles Davis on Thursday, November 19, 2026, and see jazz meet film with Road to La La Land on Friday, November 20, 2026.

Practical information

• Thursday, December 3, 2026
• Concert at 9:30 p.m. (the club opens its doors at 6:00 p.m. and serves dinner from 7:00 p.m.)
• Elegance Cafè Jazz Club, via Francesco Carletti 5, Rome
• Drink and concert €25; dinner means two courses from the menu at a variable cost
• Reservations on the club's website
• Directions: ATAC route planner

Frequently asked questions about the Hammond Chet Trio

Which instruments does the trio play?

Flugelhorn, Hammond organ and drums.

Who are the three musicians?

Giambattista Gioia, Oliver Von Essen and Andrea Bonioli.

Is it suited to people who know little about jazz?

Yes, the melody is always recognizable, and listeners can follow the color of the Hammond or the exchange between drums and flugelhorn.

How do I reserve?

Through the Elegance Cafè website or by calling the club.

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