Ife Ogunjobi Salutes Chet Baker With New Take on “Speak Low” For ‘Chet Baker Re:Imagined’
As a devoted fan, I’d like to share my thoughts about Ogunjobi’s rendition of “Speak Low,” which clocks in at a little over four minutes. This interpretation is a vibrant blend of his personal musical flavors, with the infectious Afrobeat pulses from his collaborations with Ezra Collective adding an exciting twist. His trumpet playing, marked by a soulful yet victorious tone, also shines brightly throughout this piece. Listening to Baker’s jazz music during his formative years significantly influenced him and is evident in this beautiful performance.