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This 1953-1956 compilation represents Chet Baker's early days recording in Los Angeles. The appellation "cool" has been ascribed to Baker because of his often understated, contemplative approach to jazz, but on THE BEST OF CHET BAKER PLAYS we hear a trumpeter who defies any such categorization.
Just as Miles Davis' BIRTH OF THE COOL is canted more towards bebop than the atmospheric, textural and reflective attributes so often associated with cool jazz, ...CHET BAKER PLAYS is more about tightly arranged, uptempo burning than midtempo cool. Of course, Baker's introspective ballad playing is also featured on tracks such as "Moonlight Becomes You" and "Darn that Dream." Overall, however, what makes Baker's conception so unique in his early years, is the light, yet crisp, feel he and his band mates employ. Whether playing bebop or cool, his approach is consistent and, most of all, innovative. In short, THE BEST OF CHET BAKER PLAYS shows Baker's adaptability as well as his versatility.
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Russ Freeman, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Bock, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Carson Smith, Composer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Larry Bunker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
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Russ Freeman, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Ron McMaster, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Bock, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Johnny Burke, Composer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Carson Smith, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Jimmy Van Heusen, Composer - Larry Bunker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker Quartet, MainArtist
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Jerome Kern, Composer - Russ Freeman, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Bock, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chet Baker, Piano, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Carson Smith, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Larry Bunker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1992 Blue Note Records ℗ 1954 Capitol Records, LLC
Russ Freeman, Composer, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bock, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chet Baker, Piano, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Carson Smith, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Larry Bunker, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1992 Blue Note Records ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Russ Freeman, Composer, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Bock, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Carson Smith, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stan Getz, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Gerry Mulligan, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Larry Bunker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1992 Blue Note Records ℗ 1954 Capitol Records, LLC
Joe Mondragon, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Russ Freeman, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Shelly Manne, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Bock, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chet Baker, Piano, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Herb Geller, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Montrose, Composer, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Gordon, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1992 Blue Note Records ℗ 1954 Capitol Records, LLC
Joe Mondragon, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Russ Freeman, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Shelly Manne, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Ron McMaster, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Bock, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Johnny Burke, Author - Chet Baker, Piano, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jimmy Van Heusen, Composer - Herb Geller, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Montrose, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Gordon, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Herber Geller, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1992 Blue Note Records ℗ 1954 Capitol Records, LLC
Ned Washington, ComposerLyricist - Bob Brookmeyer, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Bud Shank, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Russ Freeman, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Shelly Manne, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ron McMaster, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Bock, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Victor P. Young, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Carson Smith, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
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Jimmy Bond, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Bill Perkins, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Bud Shank, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Conte Candoli, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Ron McMaster, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bobby Timmons, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bock, Producer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jimmy Van Heusen, Composer - Phil Urso, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Art Pepper, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Larance Marable, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Delange, Author - FRANK ROSOLINO, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Raye, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
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Mitchell Parish, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, MainArtist - Clifford Burwell, ComposerLyricist
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Ron McMaster, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Bock, Producer - Stan Levey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leroy Vinnegar, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Jolly, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Art Pepper, Composer, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Richie Kamuca, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1992 Blue Note Records ℗ 1956 Capitol Records, LLC
Ron McMaster, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jimmy Heath, Composer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bock, Producer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Phil Urso, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Curtis Counce, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Art Pepper, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Larance Marable, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Carl Perkins, Piano, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1992 Blue Note Records ℗ 1957 Capitol Records, LLC
Jimmy Bond, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bobby Timmons, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bock, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Littman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Phil Urso, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Loughborough, Timpani, AssociatedPerformer - Harvey Leonard, Composer
(C) 1992 Blue Note Records ℗ 1956 Capitol Records, LLC
Jimmy Bond, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bobby Timmons, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bock, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Littman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Phil Urso, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Al Haig, Composer
(C) 1992 Blue Note Records ℗ 1956 Capitol Records, LLC
Album review
This 1953-1956 compilation represents Chet Baker's early days recording in Los Angeles. The appellation "cool" has been ascribed to Baker because of his often understated, contemplative approach to jazz, but on THE BEST OF CHET BAKER PLAYS we hear a trumpeter who defies any such categorization.
Just as Miles Davis' BIRTH OF THE COOL is canted more towards bebop than the atmospheric, textural and reflective attributes so often associated with cool jazz, ...CHET BAKER PLAYS is more about tightly arranged, uptempo burning than midtempo cool. Of course, Baker's introspective ballad playing is also featured on tracks such as "Moonlight Becomes You" and "Darn that Dream." Overall, however, what makes Baker's conception so unique in his early years, is the light, yet crisp, feel he and his band mates employ. Whether playing bebop or cool, his approach is consistent and, most of all, innovative. In short, THE BEST OF CHET BAKER PLAYS shows Baker's adaptability as well as his versatility.
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About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:54:26
- Main artists: Chet Baker
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 1992 Blue Note Records This Compilation ℗ 1992 Blue Note Records
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