Both as a trumpeter and as a singer, Chet Baker was one of the most romantic jazz performers of all time, able to reach climaxes of intense feeling and intimacy. This 57-track, 3-CD set compiles some of his best performances, all of them studio recordings with excellent sound quality. Among the highlights are three different readings of “My Funny Valentine” (a song Baker made into a classic), “Alone Together”, and Billy Strayhorn’s celebrated “Lush Life”. Baker is accompanied here by other jazz giants such as Bill Evans, Russ Freeman, Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams, Kenny Burrell, Kenny Drew, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.
Chet Baker - trumpet & vocals
plus:
Zoot Sims (as), Bobby Jaspar (ts), Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams (bar), Bud Shank, Herbie Mann (fl), Russ Freeman, Bobby Timmons, Bill Evans, Kenny Drew (p), Paul Chambers, Carson Smith, Jimmy Bond, Sam Jones (b), Bob Neel, Philly Joe Jones, Shelly Manne (d), among others.
Recorded in Los Angeles, New York & Paris between 1952 & 1959.
CD1 - Chet Sings {01:16:46}
01. My Funny Valentine (2:21)
02. I Fall in Love Too Easily (3:21)
03. But Not for Me (3:05)
04. Time After Time (2:47)
05. I Get Along Without You Very Well (3:00)
06. There Will Never Be Another You (3:00)
07. Look for the Silver Lining (2:41)
08. The Thrill Is Gone (2:51)
09. This Is Always (3:09)
10. Someone to Watch over Me (3:03)
11. Grey December (3:44)
12. I Wish I Knew (4:01)
13. Daybreak (2:43)
14. Just Friends (2:45)
15. I Remember You (3:17)
16. Let's Get Lost (3:45)
17. Long Ago and Far Away (3:59)
18. You Don't Know What Love Is (4:53)
19. That Old Feeling (3:04)
20. It's Always You (3:35)
21. I've Never Been in Love Before (4:29)
22. Line for Lyons (2:51)
23. My Ideal (4:22)
CD2 - Chet Plays {01:17:52}
01. My Funny Valentine (2:58)
02. You Go to My Head (5:54)
03. Lush Life (4:58)
04. Alone Together (6:52)
05. These Foolish Things (4:44)
06. It Never Entered My Mind (4:40)
07. Sweet Lorraine (3:12)
08. If You Could See Me Now (5:17)
09. September Song (3:05)
10. Tenderly (6:40)
11. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (4:32)
12. Time on My Hands (4:32)
13. I Could Have Danced All Night (3:42)
14. You and the Night and the Music (4:07)
15. Early Morning Mood (9:05)
16. How High the Moon (3:34)
CD3 - Chet Sings and Plays {01:18:07}
01. Forgetful (2:44)
02. Summertime (4:15)
03. Deep in a Dream (4:34)
04. It Could Happen to You (2:53)
05. Lover Man (4:52)
06. Everything Happens to Me (5:04)
07. Autumn in New York (7:06)
08. Dancing on the Ceiling (3:09)
09. I'll Remember April (5:53)
10. How Long Has This Been Going On? (4:10)
11. Old Devil Moon (2:59)
12. Once in a While (5:35)
13. My Heart Stood Still (3:29)
14. How About You? (4:30)
15. Like Someone in Love (2:26)
16. While My Lady Sleeps (4:22)
17. I'm Old Fashioned (5:06)
18. My Funny Valentine (5:00)
