TIM DRAXL | MY FUNNY VALENTINE | CD

Acclaimed actor, singer and performer Tim Draxl brings the timeless songs of jazz legend Chet Baker to life on My Funny Valentine, a captivating collection inspired by his acclaimed stage production Freeway – The Chet Baker Journey. Originally created with writer and producer Bryce Hallett, Freeway won audiences and critics alike with its intimate portrayal of Baker’s extraordinary life and music. From sold-out performances at Adelaide Cabaret Festival to seasons at the Sydney Opera House, Draxl’s hauntingly authentic interpretations have drawn comparisons to experiencing Baker himself in a smoky jazz club at the height of his powers. Featuring classics synonymous with Baker’s cool, understated style, My Funny Valentine showcases Draxl’s warm, seductive vocals and deep connection to one of jazz’s most enduring songbooks. Praised by audiences and fellow artists alike, including jazz devotee Kate Ceberano, this album captures the romance, elegance and melancholy that made Chet Baker a legend. For longtime jazz lovers and new listeners alike, My Funny Valentine is a stylish and heartfelt tribute to the man known as “The Prince of Cool”. 1 Freeway 2 My Funny Valentine 3 Letís Get Lost 4 Look For The Silver Lining 5 Travelin Light 6 But Not For Me 7 You Donít Know What Love Is 8 There Is No Greater Love 9 That Old Feeling 10 These Foolish Things 11 Everything Happens To Me 12 The Thrill Is Gone 13 Born To Be Blue 14 There Will Never Be Another You