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While Baker's chops are clearly subpar there is a quaint romanticism to it all that somehow snares the listener. Performing with a first-rate trio (pianist Harold Danko, bassist Jon Burr, and drummer Ben Riley), the trumpeter runs through ten tunes, most of which Baker has recorded before. Nonetheless, the more than an hour of recording time gives everyone a chance to stretch. And, Baker's vocals on "As Time Goes By" and "Round Midnight" are never tiring. Baker is a more than a bit muddled in his singing, sounding as though his mouth is filled with steel wool. Yet, the feelings he displays are so pure and touching that every note is imbued with deep emotion. Most of the songs are performed slowly, sometimes heart-wrenchingly so. While Baker seems tired, there is a cool, raw touch throughout, making this a decent example of the trumpeter's later playing. His range seems even more limited than usual, too. Danko is a thorough joy, and plays splendidly in support.
© Steven Loewy /TiVo
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Dietz, Composer - Schwartz, Composer - Chet Baker, MainArtist
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
Chet Baker, MainArtist - Hupfeld, Composer
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
Norton, Composer - Burnett, Composer - Watson, Composer - Chet Baker, MainArtist
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
Chet Baker, MainArtist - Wolf, Composer - Herron, Composer
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
Chet Baker, MainArtist - Danko, Composer
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
Chet Baker, MainArtist - Burr, Composer
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
Chet Baker, MainArtist - Burr, Composer
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
Dennis, Composer - Chet Baker, MainArtist - BRENT, Composer
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
PORTER, Composer - Chet Baker, MainArtist
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
WILLIAMS, Composer - Monk, Composer - Chet Baker, MainArtist
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
Album review
While Baker's chops are clearly subpar there is a quaint romanticism to it all that somehow snares the listener. Performing with a first-rate trio (pianist Harold Danko, bassist Jon Burr, and drummer Ben Riley), the trumpeter runs through ten tunes, most of which Baker has recorded before. Nonetheless, the more than an hour of recording time gives everyone a chance to stretch. And, Baker's vocals on "As Time Goes By" and "Round Midnight" are never tiring. Baker is a more than a bit muddled in his singing, sounding as though his mouth is filled with steel wool. Yet, the feelings he displays are so pure and touching that every note is imbued with deep emotion. Most of the songs are performed slowly, sometimes heart-wrenchingly so. While Baker seems tired, there is a cool, raw touch throughout, making this a decent example of the trumpeter's later playing. His range seems even more limited than usual, too. Danko is a thorough joy, and plays splendidly in support.
© Steven Loewy /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 01:06:58
- Main artists: Chet Baker
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Timeless Records
- Genre: Jazz Contemporary Jazz
(C) 1990 Timeless Records (P) 1990 Timeless Records
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