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1.7.24

CHET BAKER — Mr. B (1983-2015) RM | Serie Timeless Jazz Master Collection – 10 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless


The quality of Chet Baker's product was so varied during the last decade or more of his life that recording sessions varied markedly. For this "remixed version" of Mr. B Baker sounds a tad tired, though his chops are in fine form. The studio recording captures the trumpeter with highly sympathetic and self-effacing pianist Michel Grallier and bassist Ricardo Del Fra, both of whom engage in the leader's brand of sensitivity. There are no vocals by the trumpeter, but plenty of improvising. The interesting tune selection features a few songs played often by Baker (such as Wayne Shorter's "Dolphin Dance" and Horace Silver's "Strollin'"), but several that are not associated with him at all (Grallier's "White Blues" and his gorgeous "Father X-mas," to name a couple). There is a sadness permeating the trumpeter's sound throughout, exacerbated by the lazy, sometimes sluggish, tempos. A deep and touching beauty can be felt, marking this as one of Chet's best from the period. Steve Loewy
Tracklist :
1    Dolphin Dance 6:22

Written-By – H. Hancock
2    Ellen And David 6:16
Written-By – C. Haden
3    Strollin' 7:20
Written-By – H. Silver
4    In Your Own Sweet Way 7:14
Written-By – D. Brubeck
5    Mister B. 4:05
Written-By – H. Galper
6    Beatrice 4:45
Written-By – S. Rivers
7    Ray's Ideas 4:52
Written-By – R. Brown
8    Everything Happens To Me 5:50
Standart / Written-By [Uncredited] – Matt Dennis, Tom Adair
Credits :
Bass – David Eubanks (tracks: 7, 8), Ricardo Del Fra (tracks: 1 to 6)
Drums – Eddie Gladden (tracks: 7, 8)
Piano – Kirk Lightsey (tracks: 7, 8), Michel Graillier (tracks: 1 to 6)
Trumpet, Vocals – Chet Baker

13.9.21

CHET BAKER - Chet Baker Sings Again (1985-2020) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    All Of You    4:40
Written-By – C. Porter
2    Body And Soul    6:31
Written-By – Greene, Sour
3    Look For The Silver Lining    3:52
Written-By – De Sylva, Kern
4    I Can't Get Started    6:54
Written-By – Gershwin, Duke
5    My Funny Valentine    7:15
Written-By – R. Rodgers, L. Hart
6    Alone Together    6:13
Written-By – Dietz, Schwartz
7    Someone To Watch Over Me    5:20
Written-By – I. And G. Gershwin
8    How Deep Is The Ocean    3:48
Written-By – I. Berlin
Credits :
Bass – Ricardo Del Fra
Drums – John Engels
Piano – Michel Graillier
Trumpet, Vocals – Chet Baker
Illustration [Cover] – Munehiro Uchimichi

CHET BAKER WITH STRINGS - Heratbreak (1991) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Chet Baker lives! By taking lush string arrangements by Michel Hardy recorded after the trumpeter's death and incorporating them in what appear to be two separate quartets sessions led by Baker from 1986 to 1988, this CD is a loving tribute to an icon of 20th Century jazz. The recording of the strings is seamless, lovingly performed, and sounds as if it were recorded contemporaneously with the small groups. The ten tunes are mostly ones Baker performed before, including "Angel Eyes," "My Funny Valentine," "As Time Goes By," and "My Foolish Heart." Although Baker was not in the best of shape and has trouble with his vocalizing, his trumpet work is satisfactory and the sheer emotions produced are nearly awe-inspiring. While there is much better Baker available, this unique and creative approach to adding the strings posthumously is surprisingly attractive and opens endless possibilities. The rhythm sections, one of which includes drummer Ben Riley and pianist Harold Danko, blend smoothly and inconspicuously, permitting the focus to be Chet's singing and trumpeting. by Steve Loewy
Tracklist :
1     Angel Eyes 5:06
Earl Brent / Matt Dennis
2     All of You 3:42
Cole Porter   
3     My Funny Valentine 7:15
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers   
4     Blue Moon 4:16
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
5     I'm a Fool to Want You 7:53
Joel Herron / Frank Sinatra / Jack Wolf
6     You and the Night and the Music 4:27
Howard Dietz / Arthur Schwartz
7     As Time Goes By 5:46
Herman Hupfeld
8     'Round Midnight 6:54
Bernie Hanighen / Thelonious Monk / Cootie Williams
9     My Melancholy Baby 4:38
Ernie Burnett / George Norton
10     My Foolish Heart 7:42
Ned Washington / Victor Young
Credits :
Arranged By – Michael Hardy
Bass – John Burr, Ricardo Del Fra (faixas: 2, 3)
Conductor – Jürger Hermann
Drums – Ben Riley, John Engels (faixas: 2, 3)
Piano – Harold Danko, Michel Graillier (faixas: 2, 3)
Strings – Funk Haus Berlin String
Trumpet, Vocals – Chet Baker

JOACHIM KÜHN — Europeana : Jazzphony No. 1 (Michael Gibbs) (1995) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Europeana won the Annual German Record Critics' Award upon its initial CD release in 1995. ACT Tracklist : 1    Castle In Heaven 4:16 Fr...