CHET BAKER RE:IMAGINED // HOHNEN FORD
*London based singer songwriter releases new single from genre-spanning project marking 70 years since the release of seminal jazz album Chet Baker Sings*
Watch the live performance video for Hohnen Ford “I Get Along Without You Very Well” HERE
“Hohnen Ford conjures a timeless feel in her music, somehow capable of both expressing the universal while grappling with the personal… a potent new voice” – CLASH
*Chet Baker Re:imagined is released on April 11th 2025*
CHET BAKER RE:IMAGINED LINE-UP:
dodie • Matt Maltese • Hohnen Ford • mxmtoon • Matilda Mann • grentperez • Ife Ogunjobi
Benny Sings • Stacey Ryan • Delaney Bailey • Puma Blue • Sarah Kang • Joel Culpepper • Eloise • Poppy Daniels
10 JANUARY 2025 (TORONTO, ON) – Decca Records presents the latest single from the upcoming Chet Baker Re:Imagined collection. Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the legendary album Chet Baker Sings, the project celebrates Baker’s enduring legacy with a selection of reinterpretations of his timeless music through the voices of a new generation of artists.
Following the first wave of single releases from grentperez (HERE), dodie (HERE) and Matt Maltese (HERE), the latest offering is North London based singer-songwriter and pianist Hohnen Ford’s reimagining of “I Get Along Without You Very Well”. Ford’s tender interpretation channels Baker’s own understated style, offering a fresh yet reverent take on the classic track.
Listen to Hohnen Ford – I Get Along Without You Very Well HERE.
Hohnen Ford:
“When I first discovered Chet Baker it was quite revolutionary to me. Partly because of how beautiful his tone is and how intimate his interpretations of those songs are. And also just how effortless and melodic his improvisation is. Both his singing and his trumpet playing had a huge impact on me. And because of how much of my life he has accompanied, I think his music will always have a real sense of home to me.
As soon as I was asked to be a part of this project, I immediately knew what song I wanted to do. I Get Along Without You Very Well is a song that has accompanied heartbreaks in my life. And actually when I went through my first breakup as a teenager, I listened to an unaccompanied version of him singing this song obsessively. Someone had singled out his vocal take and you could hear it unaccompanied. I listened to it over and over again, and cried.”
Chet Baker Re:Imagined features a diverse group of artists from across the world, spanning genres including R&B, pop, soul and jazz. Contributors include UK talents such as dodie, Matt Maltese, Matilda Mann, Joel Culpepper, Ife Ogunjobi, Hohnen Ford, Eloise, Poppy Daniels and Puma Blue, and international stars including Benny Sings (Netherlands), Stacey Ryan (Canada), mxmtoon (USA), Sara Kang (South Korea), and grentperez (Australia/Philippines). These artists explore Baker’s iconic melodies with fresh interpretations, blending acoustic and electronic elements, heartfelt improvisation, and richly layered production.
Chet Baker, a pioneer of the 1950s cool jazz movement, captivated audiences with his virtuosic trumpet playing and delicate vocal style. His seminal album Chet Baker Sings introduced a new dimension to jazz with its introspective and romantic ballads. Building on the success of the Blue Note Re:Imagined series, Chet Baker Re:Imagined connects a new generation of musicians with Baker’s artistry. The album invites listeners to explore the intersections of tradition and innovation, demonstrating Baker’s timeless relevance and the creative possibilities his music continues to inspire.
Chet Baker Re:imagined is released on Decca Records on April 11th 2025.
Chet Baker Re:imagined Tracklisting:
- Silver Lining – Joel Culpepper
- That Old Feeling - Eloise
- I’m Old Fashioned - Sarah Kang
- I Get Along Without You Very Well - Hohnen Ford
- There Will Never Be Another You - Matilda Mann
- Old Devil Moon - dodie
- It’s Always You - Puma Blue
- Speak Low - Ife Ogunjobi
- I’ve Never Been In Love Before – Poppy Daniels
- Time After Time - Benny Sings
- Like Someone In Love - Stacy Ryan
- My Funny Valentine - Matt Maltese
- I Fall In Love Too Easily - mxmtoon
- But Not For Me - grentperez
- While My Lady Sleeps - Delaney Bailey