Jazz
Chet Baker (vocals, trumpet); David Wheat (guitar); Bud Shank (flute, baritone saxophone); Herb Geller (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Art Pepper (alto saxophone); Jack Montrose, Phil Urso, Richie Kamuca, Stan Getz (tenor saxophone); Gerry Mulligan, Bob Gordon (baritone saxophone); Bob Brookmeyer (valve trombone); Russ Freeman (piano, celesta); Pete Jolly, Carl Perkins , Bobby Timmons (piano); Curtis Counce, Jimmy Bond, Joe Mondragon, Leroy Vinnegar, Red Mitchell, Russ Savakus, Bob Whitlock, Carson Smith (double bass); Chico Hamilton, Larance Marable, Larry Bunker, Shelly Manne, Stan Levey, Peter Littman, Bob Neel (drums)
These 52 selections, newly remastered in 24 bit, are drawn from Chet Baker's vast body of work for Pacific Jazz (1952-58), which are considered his peak years and most innovative period.
The first disc features 20 of his best known vocal performances, delivered with the haunting vulnerability that made him the most unique singer in jazz. Disc two focuses on Baker's supreme and intuitive trumpet style with performances by his quartet with Russ Freeman, his quintet with Phil Urso and Bobby Timmons and a range of studio-assembled groups that range from trio to nonet. Other sidemen include Bob Brookmeyer, Bud Shank, Jack Montrose and Shelly Manne.
The final disc features great instrmental collaborations by the original Gerry Mulligan Quartet that launched the trumpeter's career, a rare 1953 meeting with Stan Getz, two all-star sextet sessions co-led by Art Pepper and a 1957 reunion with Russ Freeman.
Liner Note Author: Ted Gioia. Recording information: 1952 - 1957
DISC 1: CHET SINGS
DISC 2: CHET PLAYS
DISC 3: CHET & FRIENDS |
