CHET BAKER — Somewhere Over The Rainbow (1962-1999) Serie Masters Of Jazz | Two Version | APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Taken from Chet Is Back!, recorded in Italy in 1962, Somewhere Over the Rainbow features Baker at his finest, and is an excellent introduction to the musician's non-vocal work. As is the case with most Baker albums, Somewhere Over the Rainbow feels like a quickly put-together session recording. The material is all standard jazz repertoire, played in a no-frills format, without specific arrangements or endings. It is the musicianship here that is the main attraction. Baker has rarely sounded better; his technique is in top shape, and his solos are textbook examples of lyrical bop playing. Baker, as was not always the case throughout his career, surrounds himself on Somewhere Over the Rainbow with strong and supportive sidemen. Guitarist Rene Thomas, underrecorded throughout his career, becomes one of the highlights of the session, and makes the album a must-have for bop guitar enthusiasts. Tune selection is surprisingly upbeat for a Baker recording. Dan Cross
Tracklist :
1.    Well You Needn't  6:21
Written-By – Thelonious Monk
2.    These Foolish Things  4:55
Written-By – Harry Link, Holt Marwell, Jack Strachey
3.    Star Eyes  6:58
Written-By – Don Raye, Jean DePaul
4.    Somewhere Over The Rainbow  3:28
Written-By – E.Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen
5.    Pent-up House  6:51
Written-By – Sonny Rollins
6.    Blues In The Closet  7:45
Written-By – Oscar Pettiford
Credits :
Bass – Benoit Quersin
Drums – Daniel Humair
Guitar – René Thomas
Piano – Amadeo Tommasi
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Bobby Jaspar
Trumpet – Chet Baker