Chet Baker’s trumpet and vocal approach is immediately recognizable and striking, especially in his prime.
He was known for his clear tone, reflective and subdued style, soft volume and careful, restrained approach in his choices of notes for melodic sequences.
He played in an army of bands before working briefly with Charlie Parker in 1952.
Baker’s voice on this recording clings to the melody, threatening to disintegrate at any moment.
Many of his best tunes-“I Fall in Love Too Easily,” “But Not for Me,” “Let’s Get Lost”-are collected here, and as such, there is no better place to begin an appreciation of Baker’s unique singing.
Tracks:
Disc 1
Track name
Artist
Length
1.The Thrill Is Gone
Chet Baker
2.51
2.But Not for Me
Chet Baker
3.04
3.Time After Time
Chet Baker
2.46
4.I Get Along Without You Very Well
Chet Baker
2.59
5.There Will Never Be Another You
Chet Baker
3
6.Look for the Silver Lining
Chet Baker
2.41
7.My Funny Valentine
Chet Baker
2.2
8.I Fall in Love Too Easily
Chet Baker
3.2
9.Daybreak
Chet Baker
2.44
10.Just Friends
Chet Baker
2.45
11.I Remember You
Chet Baker
3.16
12.Let's Get Lost
Chet Baker
3.45
13.Long Ago and Far Away
Chet Baker
4
14.You Don't Know What Love Is
Chet Baker
4.53
15.That Old Feeling
Chet Baker
3.03
16.It's Always You
Chet Baker
3.35
17.I've Never Been in Love Before
Chet Baker
4.29
18.My Buddy
Chet Baker
3.2
19.Like Someone in Love
Chet Baker
2.26
20.My Ideal
Chet Baker
4.21
