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CHET BAKER
It Could Happen to You follows a formula similar to two other Baker albums, "Chet Baker Sings" (1954) and "Chet Baker Sings and Plays with Bud Shank, Russ Freeman & Strings" (recorded in 1955, released in 1964) in which he sings traditional pop standards in a jazzy fashion Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker, Jr., known for his lyrical and intimate style and for having been among the main exponents of genre known as cool jazz, confirmed in this recording as one of most important musician (and singer) of the jazz.
This release is part of the New Ermitage collection available from January 2024: 18 jazz and soul titles reissued on yellow vinyl with new codes and renewed graphics.
This release is part of the New Ermitage collection available from January 2024: 18 jazz and soul titles reissued on yellow vinyl with new codes and renewed graphics.
TRACK LISTING
1. Do It The Hard Way
2. I'm Old Fashioned
3. You're Driving Me Crazy
4. It Could Happen To You
5. My Heart Stood Still
6. The More I See You
7. Everything Happens To Me
8. Dancing On The Ceiling
9. How Long Has This Been Going On?
10. Old Devil Moon
A collection of songs played and sung by Chet Baker between 1953 and 1956 starting from "My funny Valentine" written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Sweet and sensual music that continue on other tracks: this record it's the better collection to discover Chet Baker known for major innovations in cool jazz that led him to be nicknamed the "Prince of Cool".
This release is part of the New Ermitage collection available from January 2024: 18 jazz and soul titles reissued on yellow vinyl with new codes and renewed graphics.
This release is part of the New Ermitage collection available from January 2024: 18 jazz and soul titles reissued on yellow vinyl with new codes and renewed graphics.
TRACK LISTING
1. My Funny Valentine
2. Someone To Watch Over Me
3. Moonlight Becomes You
4. This Is Always
5. I'm Glad There Is You
6. Time After Time
7. Sweet Lorraine
8. It's Always You
9. Let's Get Lost
10. Moon Love
11. Like Someone In Love
12. I've Never Been In Love Before
13. Isn't It Romantic?
14. I Fall In Love Too Easily
Recorded in Italy in 1962, 'Chet Is Back!' highlights the iconic trumpeter cutting loose on such bop-oriented workouts as "Pent-Up House" and "Well, You Needn't." Backed skilfully by a young cadre of up- and- coming European musicians, including the stellar saxophonist Bobby Jaspar and guitarist Rene Thomas, Baker sounds marvellous in both ballads and up-tempo tunes. It includes a stellar Baker version of the immortal "Over the Rainbow."
TRACK LISTING
Blues In The Closet
Ballata In Forma Di Blues
Pent- UP House
Over The Rainbow
Star Eyes
Barbados
These Foolish Things
Well, You Needn't
Chet Baker in New York has Chet Baker playing with great East Coast musicians: Philly Joe Jones on drums, Al Haig on piano, the great Paul Chambers on bass, and tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin added on three tracks.
Recorded in December 1958, Baker didn't sing on any of the tracks on the LP. "Soft Winds" was recorded during the same session as the rest of the tracks, but it wasn't initially included on the Chet Baker in New York LP, as it was originally going to be issued on a compilation LP by various trumpet players titled New Blue Horns. It has been added here in order to complete the original session.
The Complete Album + 1 Bonus Track.
Recorded in December 1958, Baker didn't sing on any of the tracks on the LP. "Soft Winds" was recorded during the same session as the rest of the tracks, but it wasn't initially included on the Chet Baker in New York LP, as it was originally going to be issued on a compilation LP by various trumpet players titled New Blue Horns. It has been added here in order to complete the original session.
The Complete Album + 1 Bonus Track.
TRACK LISTING
1. Fair Weather 6:56
2. Hotel 49 9:52
3. Blue Thoughts 7:37
4. Polka Dots And Moonbeams 7:57
5. Solar 5:51
6. When Lights Are Low 6:54
7. Soft Winds 6:29
8. The Heather On The Hill 5:05*
9. I Ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face 4:14*
10. On The Street Where You Live 8:37*
Perennial jazz stars Chet Baker and Bill Evans rarely recorded together and this 2LP set, including a bonus track, represents all of their collaborative sessions.
By the time the music was taped, Chet was already known as much for his singing as for his trumpet playing, but all of the performances here are entirely instrumental.
After cutting these sides Baker and Evans would go their separate ways and these recordings remain the only testimony of their subtle and elegant musical interactions.
Chet Baker trumpet, Bill Evans piano
plus:
Herbie Mann, flute
Pepper Adams, baritone sax
Kenny Burrell, guitar
Paul Chambers, bass
Connie Kay, drums
Philly Joe Jones, drums
Zoot Sims, alto sax.
Pepper Adams, baritone sax
Earl May, bass
Clifford Jarvis, drums
New York, 1958 & 1959
By the time the music was taped, Chet was already known as much for his singing as for his trumpet playing, but all of the performances here are entirely instrumental.
After cutting these sides Baker and Evans would go their separate ways and these recordings remain the only testimony of their subtle and elegant musical interactions.
Chet Baker trumpet, Bill Evans piano
plus:
Herbie Mann, flute
Pepper Adams, baritone sax
Kenny Burrell, guitar
Paul Chambers, bass
Connie Kay, drums
Philly Joe Jones, drums
Zoot Sims, alto sax.
Pepper Adams, baritone sax
Earl May, bass
Clifford Jarvis, drums
New York, 1958 & 1959
TRACK LISTING
Almost Like Being In Love
I Could Have Danced All Night
Thank Heaven For Little Girls
I Talk To The Trees
Show Me
Early Morning Mood
If You Could See Me Now
You And The Night And The Music
Time On My Hands
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
September Song
'tis Autumn
It Never Entered My Mind
How High The Moon
Alone Together
After the success of 'Chet Baker Sings', the first vocal album, Chet Baker continued recording vocal tracks, this LP presents the very best of them, none of which appeared on his debut vocal LP
14 tracks on limited edition 180g vinyl with William Claxton photos from sessions. Includes such hits as "Let's Get Lost", "Just Friends", and "You Don't Know What Love Is".
Featuring Russ Freeman, Bobby Timmons, Kenny Drew, Sam Jones, Bud Shank, Charlie Mariano, Pepper Adams, Monty Budwig, Mel Lewis, Philly Joe Jones, Shelly Manne and many others.
14 tracks on limited edition 180g vinyl with William Claxton photos from sessions. Includes such hits as "Let's Get Lost", "Just Friends", and "You Don't Know What Love Is".
Featuring Russ Freeman, Bobby Timmons, Kenny Drew, Sam Jones, Bud Shank, Charlie Mariano, Pepper Adams, Monty Budwig, Mel Lewis, Philly Joe Jones, Shelly Manne and many others.
TRACK LISTING
Let's Get Lost
Line For Lyons
Just Friends
I Remember You
Long Ago And Far Away
While My Lady Sleeps
Let Me Be Loved
Chetty's Lullaby
Everything Happens To Me
You Don't Know What Love Is
They All Laughed
Old Devil Moon
I Fall In Love Too Easily [1953 Single Version]
Grey December
Seminal jazz trumpeter and vocalist Chet 'The Price' Baker had a typically turbulent legacy within the scene. Whilst inspiring pivotal developments in 'cool', and described by jazz historian Dave Kelly as 'James Dean, Sinatra, and Bix, rolled into one'; his career was potmarked with drug problems, causing him to leave music for a while after a failed drug deal ended with some of his teeth being knocked out. Regaining his embouchure for a second wind, the musician died attempting to cross balconies at his home in Amsterdam whilst under the effect of cocaine and heroin.
"It Could Happen To You" is widely regarded as one of the artist's best albums. Released in 1958 it follows traditions set out on "Chet Baker Sings" (1954) and "Chet Baker Sings and Plays with Bud Shank, Russ Freeman & Strings" in that it features Chet singing some typical jazz standards in his new, 'cool' style. Differing from the aforementioned LPs, it also features tracks with no trumpet at all, Chet opting to 'skat' in place of traditional instrument solos. This version contains new specially prepared liner notes by Penguin Guide To Jazz's writer Brian Morton and by Paris' prestigious Jazz Magazine.
"Brilliant song selection. This is an essential title in Chet Baker's 30-plus year canon." - Lindsay Planer, AllMusic
"It Could Happen To You" is widely regarded as one of the artist's best albums. Released in 1958 it follows traditions set out on "Chet Baker Sings" (1954) and "Chet Baker Sings and Plays with Bud Shank, Russ Freeman & Strings" in that it features Chet singing some typical jazz standards in his new, 'cool' style. Differing from the aforementioned LPs, it also features tracks with no trumpet at all, Chet opting to 'skat' in place of traditional instrument solos. This version contains new specially prepared liner notes by Penguin Guide To Jazz's writer Brian Morton and by Paris' prestigious Jazz Magazine.
"Brilliant song selection. This is an essential title in Chet Baker's 30-plus year canon." - Lindsay Planer, AllMusic
TRACK LISTING
Do It The Hard Way
I'm Old Fashioned
You're Driving Me Crazy
It Could Happen To You
My Heart Stood Still
Forgetful
The More I See You
Everything Happens To Me
Dancing On The Ceiling
How Long Has This Been Going On?
Old Devil Moon
My Funny Valentine
Craft Recordings reissue not one but four classic, remastered titles from legendary jazz artist Chet Baker. The albums comprise Baker’s entire output as a leader for the renowned jazz label Riverside - all recorded and released between 1958 and 1959: (Chet Baker Sings) It Could Happen to You, Chet Baker in New York, Chet and Chet Baker Plays the Best of Lerner and Loewe.
The recordings, which feature such icons as Bill Evans, Johnny Griffin and Kenny Burrell, have all been cut from their original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI.
The recordings, which feature such icons as Bill Evans, Johnny Griffin and Kenny Burrell, have all been cut from their original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI.