Chet Baker Sings

Titel

1. That Old Feeling
2. It's Always You
3. Like Someone In Love
4. My Ideal
5. I've Never Been In Love Before
6. My Buddy
7. But Not For Me
8. Time After Time
9. I Get Along Without You Very Well
10. My Funny Valentine
11. There Will Never Be Another You
12. The Thrill Is Gone
13. I Fall In Love Too Easily
14. Look For The Silver Lining

Over the years, several albums have appeared under the title “Chet Baker Sings”, but this record, originally released by Pacific Jazz, is the original and most likely the finest edition. The program features a selection of well-known standards, interpreted through Chet Baker’s unmistakable voice and shimmering trumpet tone – accompanied by two different quartets. With his minimalist vocal approach and his ability to convey emotion through subtle nuances, Baker opened new expressive possibilities in jazz singing. “Chet Baker Sings” became a symbol of this new sense of intimacy in jazz.

The reissues of musical masterpieces by Esoteric have attracted worldwide attention. Their uncompromising dedication to restoring and remastering the original tapes, combined with the use of Hybrid Super Audio CD technology to enhance sound quality, makes Esoteric releases essential listening and a true delight for demanding listeners.

Hybrid SACD (dual-layer) in limited edition. Japanese pressing.

Musicians

Chet Baker: vocals, trumpet
Russ Freeman: piano, celesta
James ‘Jimmy’ Bond: double bass (1-6)
Carson Smith: double bass (7-14)
Peter Littman: drums (1, 2, 5)
Lawrence Marable: drums (3, 4, 6)
Bob Neel: drums (7-14)

Recorded on:

• July 23 (1, 2, 5) and 30 (3, 4, 6), 1956 at the Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, California, USA

• February 15, 1954 (7-11, 13, 14) at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California, USA

• October 27, 1953 (12) at Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, California, USA