Amos Lee tribute to “Chet Baker Sings”

Amos Lee will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, to celebrate the release of his new album. “My Ideal (A Tribute to Chet Baker Sings) ” is a 16-song collection that pays tribute to Lee’s musical hero, reflects on the Billboard chart-topper’s deep jazz roots, shines a light on his Philadelphia music community, and toasts an exciting year of returning to the road and releasing new music.  The new album finds Lee bringing his own vocal work to the music of Chet Baker, taking inspiration from the originals without attempting to reproduce or duplicate his hero. On My Ideal, listeners are reminded of a voice naturally suited for jazz, and of Lee’s earliest work on Blue Note Records as well as recent shows at legendary venues like Red Rocks, The Ryman and The Kennedy Center, television performances from The Late Late Show to Good Morning America and the release of his critically-lauded new album of originals Dreamland.  Tickets are $65 to $89.50, available at portland5.com/newmark-theatre/events/amos-lee.