This album released in 1957 showcases Chet Baker’s trumpet skills alongside
Bobby Jaspar on tenorsaxophone
The recordings for the album took place between October 25, 1955, and February 10,
1956, at Studio Pathe-Magellan in Paris and features a mix of cool jazz and bop styles
with tracks like “How About You,” “Once in a While,” and “Alone Together.” The
ensemble of musicians on this album includes notable names such as Jean- Louis
Viale on drums, and Benoit Quersin on bass; the album highlighting Baker’s distinctive
trumpet tone and his collaboration with talented European musicians: “I Get Chet” is a
signifcant work in his discography and refect his mastery in the cool jazz and bop
genres.
The tracks are characterized by its relaxed tempos and lighter tone, and bop,
known for its complex rhythms and harmonies, it is praised for its lyrical and cool jazz
elements.
For this and other reasons and considered a gem from Chet Baker’s Paris
sessions, showcasing his talent during a pivotal time in his career.
