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A ballad collection that emphasizes Chet Baker's troubled-romantic vocal style, it's not too surprising that these 1957 recordings remained in the vaults for almost 40 years. For one thing, Baker's delicate tenor, having won the hearts of thousands of teenage fans, was considered somewhat of a novelty to most critics. For another, his guitar-and-bass accompaniment is incredibly sparse, and while that doesn't hurt his trumpeting at all, being so prominent in the mix occasionally betrays his vocal limitations. Baker's fans, though, need not worry about such petty analysis, for the wistful, tormented tone of this record is the very sound that helped create the legend, and in places he is firmly in his element, especially on "There's a Lull in My Life" and a sublime instrumental version of "Little Girl Blue," which features some of his finest soloing. While it isn't the place to start, Embraceable You is a fascinating example of why Chet Baker's tragic spirit remains as attractive today as it was in his lifetime.
© Jim Smith /TiVo
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David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - Matt Dennis, ComposerLyricist - Tom Adair, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
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David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Rodgers, Composer - Lorenz Hart, Composer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
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George Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Ira Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, MainArtist
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George Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Ira Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, MainArtist
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David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Harry Revel, Composer - Mark Gordon, Composer
(C) 1995 Blue Note Records ℗ 1957 Blue Note Records
David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - E.Y. HARBURG, Composer - Vernon Duke, Composer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
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David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Gus Kahn, Composer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Bronislaw Kaper, Composer
(C) 1995 Blue Note Records ℗ 1958 Blue Note Records
David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - JACK SEGAL, Composer - George Handy, Composer
(C) 1995 Blue Note Records ℗ 1958 Blue Note Records
David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - George Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Ira Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 1995 Blue Note Records ℗ 1958 Blue Note Records
David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Mercer, ComposerLyricist - Harold Arlen, ComposerLyricist - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 1995 Blue Note Records ℗ 1957 Blue Note Records
David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ned Washington, Author - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Bronislaw Kaper, Composer
(C) 1995 Blue Note Records ℗ 1958 Blue Note Records
David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Rodgers, Composer - Lorenz Hart, Composer - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 1995 Blue Note Records ℗ 1957 Blue Note Records
David Wheat, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Mercer, ComposerLyricist - Malcolm Addey, Engineer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Richard Bock, Producer - Trummy Young, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ross Savakus, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - James Mundy, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1995 Blue Note Records ℗ 1958 Capitol Records, LLC
Album review
A ballad collection that emphasizes Chet Baker's troubled-romantic vocal style, it's not too surprising that these 1957 recordings remained in the vaults for almost 40 years. For one thing, Baker's delicate tenor, having won the hearts of thousands of teenage fans, was considered somewhat of a novelty to most critics. For another, his guitar-and-bass accompaniment is incredibly sparse, and while that doesn't hurt his trumpeting at all, being so prominent in the mix occasionally betrays his vocal limitations. Baker's fans, though, need not worry about such petty analysis, for the wistful, tormented tone of this record is the very sound that helped create the legend, and in places he is firmly in his element, especially on "There's a Lull in My Life" and a sublime instrumental version of "Little Girl Blue," which features some of his finest soloing. While it isn't the place to start, Embraceable You is a fascinating example of why Chet Baker's tragic spirit remains as attractive today as it was in his lifetime.
© Jim Smith /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:39:09
- Main artists: Chet Baker
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Genre: Jazz
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