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The Legendary Riverside Albums

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In 1954, Chet Baker was named trumpeter of the year by the American jazz press. Miles Davis wrote in his autobiography, “I think he knew he didn’t deserve it over Dizzy and a lot of other trumpet players. [...] Both him and me knew that he had copied a lot of sh*t from me”. Whatever Miles may have said or written, Chet Baker’s name was certainly on everyone’s lips in the 1950’s. Even when he played alongside some of the best musicians in the business like Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan and Russ Freeman, Baker still held his own. The angel-faced musician based in Los Angeles played a pivotal role in the development of cool/West Coast jazz and in 1958 he signed a four-album contract with Riverside Records, a New York label who was captivated by his music. The complete collection of The Legendary Riverside Albums, released in autumn 2019, is a compilation of essential tracks showcasing a musician far more versatile than he may at first appear, who glamorized California’s cool jazz but was also able to work alongside hard bop heavyweights from the East Coast. In addition to these four re-mastered albums in Hi-Res 24-Bit, he compiled a number of alternative takes from these sessions into a fifth album.
The first of these four albums (Chet Baker Sings) It Could Happen to You, released in October 1958, shows his originality as he has a modern take on standards such as How Long Has This Been Going On? and Old Devil Moon. Unlike his business partner Bill Grauer, producer Orrin Keepnews was initially reluctant to welcome Chet Baker to his label and therefore didn’t produce this first album. But as it happens, after hearing Chet’s singing accompanied by Kenny Drew on piano, George Morrow and Sam Jones on double bass and Philly Joe Jones and Dannie Richmond on drums, Keepnews ended up being seriously impressed. Compared with the great singers of the time Chet Baker was just as innovative with his vocals as he was when playing his instrument. He stayed true to himself and his own style – which is a real testament to his character.
One month later he was back in the studio working on Chet Baker in New York, which was released in 1959 featuring Johnny Griffin on saxophone, Al Haig on piano and Paul Chambers on double bass. This album really raised the bar as the musicians take on some exquisite solos in ballads such as Polka Dots and Moonbeams and much more up-tempo hits such as the lively Hotel 49. Perhaps the most impressive of the lot is the album Chet, recorded on December 30 th 1959 and 19 th January 1959, featuring pianist Bill Evans, guitarist Kenny Burrell, flutist Herbie Mann and saxophonist Pepper Adams. You can hear the languor of Chet’s playing more than ever as the music takes on an all-new impressionistic feel and Evans’ wonderful phrases on piano are completely in sync.
From the first few seconds of the opening track of this masterpiece, Alone Together, with its stunning cover (Chet with model Rosemary “Wally” Coover, photographed by Melvin Sokolsky), the sensual and minimalist style give the album a more modern style. Later in July of that same year (1959), he recorded Chet Baker Plays the Best of Lerner & Loewe to round off his brief episode with Riverside Records. It covers Broadway hits from musicals such as My Fair Lady, Gigi, Brigadoon and Paint Your Wagon by lyricist Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe. Chet is once again joined by Bill Evans, Pepper Adams and Herbie Mann here, as well as saxophonist Zoot Sims. His repertoire is just as distinctive as ever as he makes an esthetic sleight of hand when covering these tracks by adding his melancholic phrasing. Great music. © Marc Zisman/Qobuz

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1
Do It The Hard Way
00:03:00

Richard Rodgers, Composer - Lorenz Hart, Author - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - George Morrow, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

2
I'm Old Fashioned
00:05:04

Johnny Mercer, ComposerLyricist - Jerome Kern, ComposerLyricist - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - George Morrow, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

3
You're Driving Me Crazy
00:02:55

Walter Donaldson, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Dannie Richmond, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

4
It Could Happen To You
00:02:50

James Van Heusen, ComposerLyricist - Johnny Burke, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Dannie Richmond, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

5
My Heart Stood Still
00:03:28

Richard Rodgers, ComposerLyricist - Lorenz Hart, ComposerLyricist - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano Duet, AssociatedPerformer - Joe Wilder, ComposerLyricist - George Morrow, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

6
The More I See You
00:03:04

Harry Warren, ComposerLyricist - Mack Gordon, ComposerLyricist - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

7
Everything Happens To Me
00:05:03

Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Dennis, ComposerLyricist - Tom Adair, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - George Morrow, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

8
Dancing On The Ceiling
00:03:07

Richard Rodgers, ComposerLyricist - Lorenz Hart, Author - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - George Morrow, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

9
How Long Has This Been Going On?
00:04:08

George Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Ira Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Dannie Richmond, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

10
Old Devil Moon
00:02:56

Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Burton Lane, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Edgar Yipsel Harburg, ComposerLyricist - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

DISCO 2

1
Fair Weather
00:06:57

Benny Golson, Composer - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Griffin, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Al Haig, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

2
Polka Dots And Moonbeams
00:07:57

Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - James Van Heusen, ComposerLyricist - Johnny Burke, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Griffin, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Al Haig, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

3
Hotel 49
00:09:47

Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Griffin, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Al Haig, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Owen Marshall, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

4
Solar
00:05:51

Miles Davis, ComposerLyricist - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Griffin, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Al Haig, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

5
Blue Thoughts
00:07:33

Benny Golson, ComposerLyricist - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Griffin, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Al Haig, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

6
When Lights Are Low
00:06:48

Spencer Williams, ComposerLyricist - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Benny Carter, ComposerLyricist - Johnny Griffin, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Al Haig, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

DISCO 3

1
Alone Together
00:06:52

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Connie Kay, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Howard Dietz, ComposerLyricist - Arthur Schwartz, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

2
How High The Moon
00:03:35

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Connie Kay, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nancy Hamilton, Author - William Lewis, Author - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

3
It Never Entered My Mind
00:04:40

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Connie Kay, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Rodgers, ComposerLyricist - Lorenz Hart, ComposerLyricist - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Burrell, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

4
'Tis Autumn
00:05:17

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - HENRY NEMO, ComposerLyricist - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

5
If You Could See Me Now
00:05:16

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Connie Kay, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Carl Sigman, Author - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Tadd Dameron, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

6
September Song
00:03:04

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Kurt Weill, ComposerLyricist - Connie Kay, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Maxwell Anderson, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Burrell, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

7
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
00:04:31

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Connie Kay, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Cole Porter, ComposerLyricist - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

8
Time On My Hands
00:04:30

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Vincent Youmans, Composer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Mack Gordon, Author - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Harold Adamson, Author - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

9
You And The Night And The Music
00:04:06

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Chambers, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Howard Dietz, Author - Arthur Schwartz, Composer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

DISCO 4

1
I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face
00:04:15

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Zoot Sims, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Frederick Loewe, ComposerLyricist - Alan Jay Lerner, ComposerLyricist - Earl May, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Clifford Jarvis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

2
I Could Have Danced All Night
00:03:42

Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Zoot Sims, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Frederick Loewe, ComposerLyricist - Alan Jay Lerner, ComposerLyricist - Earl May, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Bob Corwin, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Clifford Jarvis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

3
The Heather On The Hill
00:05:03

Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Zoot Sims, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Frederick Loewe, ComposerLyricist - Alan Jay Lerner, ComposerLyricist - Earl May, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Bob Corwin, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Clifford Jarvis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

4
On The Street Where You Live
00:08:35

Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Zoot Sims, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Frederick Loewe, ComposerLyricist - Alan Lerner, ComposerLyricist - Earl May, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Bob Corwin, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Clifford Jarvis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

5
Almost Like Being In Love
00:04:53

Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Zoot Sims, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Frederick Loewe, ComposerLyricist - Alan Jay Lerner, ComposerLyricist - Earl May, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Bob Corwin, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Clifford Jarvis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

6
Thank Heaven For Little Girls
00:04:35

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Zoot Sims, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Frederick Loewe, ComposerLyricist - Alan Jay Lerner, ComposerLyricist - Earl May, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Clifford Jarvis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

7
I Talk To The Trees
00:05:50

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Zoot Sims, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Frederick Loewe, ComposerLyricist - Alan Jay Lerner, ComposerLyricist - Earl May, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Clifford Jarvis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

8
Show Me
00:06:29

Bill Evans, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Herbie Mann, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Pepper Adams, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Zoot Sims, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Frederick Loewe, ComposerLyricist - Alan Jay Lerner, ComposerLyricist - Earl May, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Clifford Jarvis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

DISCO 5

1
While My Lady Sleeps (Take 10)
00:04:21

Gus Kahn, ComposerLyricist - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bronislaw Kaper, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

2
You Make Me Feel So Young (Take 5)
00:03:39

JOSEF MYROW, ComposerLyricist - Mack Gordon, ComposerLyricist - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

3
The More I See You (Take 8 / Alternate)
00:02:49

Harry Warren, ComposerLyricist - Mack Gordon, ComposerLyricist - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

4
Everything Happens To Me (Take 2 / Alternate)
00:04:53

Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Dennis, ComposerLyricist - Tom Adair, ComposerLyricist - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - George Morrow, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Grauer, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

5
Soft Winds
00:06:28

Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Fletcher Henderson, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

6
Early Morning Mood
00:09:02

Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chet Baker, Composer, Trumpet, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Drew, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer

℗ 2019 Craft Recordings.

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In 1954, Chet Baker was named trumpeter of the year by the American jazz press. Miles Davis wrote in his autobiography, “I think he knew he didn’t deserve it over Dizzy and a lot of other trumpet players. [...] Both him and me knew that he had copied a lot of sh*t from me”. Whatever Miles may have said or written, Chet Baker’s name was certainly on everyone’s lips in the 1950’s. Even when he played alongside some of the best musicians in the business like Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan and Russ Freeman, Baker still held his own. The angel-faced musician based in Los Angeles played a pivotal role in the development of cool/West Coast jazz and in 1958 he signed a four-album contract with Riverside Records, a New York label who was captivated by his music. The complete collection of The Legendary Riverside Albums, released in autumn 2019, is a compilation of essential tracks showcasing a musician far more versatile than he may at first appear, who glamorized California’s cool jazz but was also able to work alongside hard bop heavyweights from the East Coast. In addition to these four re-mastered albums in Hi-Res 24-Bit, he compiled a number of alternative takes from these sessions into a fifth album.
The first of these four albums (Chet Baker Sings) It Could Happen to You, released in October 1958, shows his originality as he has a modern take on standards such as How Long Has This Been Going On? and Old Devil Moon. Unlike his business partner Bill Grauer, producer Orrin Keepnews was initially reluctant to welcome Chet Baker to his label and therefore didn’t produce this first album. But as it happens, after hearing Chet’s singing accompanied by Kenny Drew on piano, George Morrow and Sam Jones on double bass and Philly Joe Jones and Dannie Richmond on drums, Keepnews ended up being seriously impressed. Compared with the great singers of the time Chet Baker was just as innovative with his vocals as he was when playing his instrument. He stayed true to himself and his own style – which is a real testament to his character.
One month later he was back in the studio working on Chet Baker in New York, which was released in 1959 featuring Johnny Griffin on saxophone, Al Haig on piano and Paul Chambers on double bass. This album really raised the bar as the musicians take on some exquisite solos in ballads such as Polka Dots and Moonbeams and much more up-tempo hits such as the lively Hotel 49. Perhaps the most impressive of the lot is the album Chet, recorded on December 30 th 1959 and 19 th January 1959, featuring pianist Bill Evans, guitarist Kenny Burrell, flutist Herbie Mann and saxophonist Pepper Adams. You can hear the languor of Chet’s playing more than ever as the music takes on an all-new impressionistic feel and Evans’ wonderful phrases on piano are completely in sync.
From the first few seconds of the opening track of this masterpiece, Alone Together, with its stunning cover (Chet with model Rosemary “Wally” Coover, photographed by Melvin Sokolsky), the sensual and minimalist style give the album a more modern style. Later in July of that same year (1959), he recorded Chet Baker Plays the Best of Lerner & Loewe to round off his brief episode with Riverside Records. It covers Broadway hits from musicals such as My Fair Lady, Gigi, Brigadoon and Paint Your Wagon by lyricist Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe. Chet is once again joined by Bill Evans, Pepper Adams and Herbie Mann here, as well as saxophonist Zoot Sims. His repertoire is just as distinctive as ever as he makes an esthetic sleight of hand when covering these tracks by adding his melancholic phrasing. Great music. © Marc Zisman/Qobuz

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