Chet Baker - Chet
ARTIST.....: Chet Baker
TITLE......: Chet
LABEL......: Riverside
URL........: http://www.chetbaker.net/
RIP DATE...: Jul-30-2007
STORE DATE.: Jun-05-2007
GENRE......: Jazz
QUALITY....: VBR / 44.1Hz / Joint-Stereo
SIZE.......: 68,5 MB
Track Listing:
01 - alone together 06:53
02 - how high the moon 03:38
03 - it never entered my mind 04:42
04 - 'tis autumn 05:19
05 - if you could see me now 05:19
06 - september song 03:06
07 - you'd be so nice to come home to 04:34
08 - time on my hands (you in my arms) 04:34
09 - you and the night and the music 04:05
10 - early morning mood 09:04
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51:14 min
Release Notes:
Review by Dave Nathan
Chet Baker was to record only one more album after this one for
the Riverside label before starting down the road to those many
other labels he was to visit during the rest of his career. It is
somewhat ironic that one of the major figures in West Coast jazz
would record for a label that played a leading role in the
propagation of East Coast jazz. This penultimate session for
Riverside ù which was strictly instrumental ù produced an all-star
lineup to support Baker. Jazz heavyweights included Pepper Adams,
Bill Evans, and Kenny Burrell. Each of them makes important
contributions to the session. Adams' baritone sax solo on "Alone
Together" is one of the album's high points, while Herbie Mann and
Bill Evans make their presence known on several cuts. Baker
possessed one of the most melodious trumpets in jazz, compelling
in its simplicity. Rarely extending his range above a single
octave, he nonetheless had few peers when it came to slow,
romantic ballads, which make up the playlist here. His
characteristically soft approach is heard to good effect on "It
Never Entered My Mind," where he works with the guitar of Kenny
Burrell. Burrell and Baker also collaborate on a moving rendition
of "September Song." Chet is a good album to hear Baker's special
way with the horn, and is made even more attractive with the
presence and contributions of top jazz artists.