Thomas Heikoop
Inspired by Baker's melancholy, he wrote a theater program full of songs about himself, his heroes, hopeless romance, falling and getting up one more time.
Be surprised by this versatile singer and trumpet player who effortlessly throws his whole heart on the table and shares his love for the music of The Prince of Cool.
Thomas Heikoop (August 30, 1994) is a singer, trumpeter and much sought-after session musician. He has already worked with artists such as Douwe Bob, Do, Joke Buis, Michelle David, Willie Wartaal, sor, Speelman and Speelman, is a regular member of Gijs Groenteman's house band on NPO2 and is a frequent guest in the melting pot of new Dutch singing talent;
He plays as a solo artist on cruises around the world and the list of bands he has collaborated with at home, abroad and in the studio is endless.
He graduated Cum Laude from the Conservatory of The Hague in 2020 with his performance 'In Vol Ornaat' and in 2024 he completed his Bachelor's degree in Jazz Trumpet at the Conservatory of Rotterdam with his own music theater performance 'Devils Dilemma'. It is now time to fly out, walk his own path and 'Having a Chet with Baker' is the first, and certainly not the last, achievement of this talented singer and