Baker Chet: Chet Baker Sings - LP

Chet Baker is one of the innovators of cool jazz. He was considered the James Dean of jazz. Unfortunately, the trumpeter was also repeatedly notable for drug excesses and prison stays. Yet he is still the "Prince of cool" because of his genius, his quirky personality and his timeless sound. until today.

Chet Baker Sings is his debut vocal album, released on Pacific Jazz Records. The album was originally released in 1954 in single format as a 10" and double 7". In 1956 it was released as a 12" record with six additional tracks recorded at the Forum Theatre in July 1956.

Cast: Chet Baker - vocal, trumpet; Russ Freeman - piano, celesta; Carson Smith - double bass; Joe Mondragon - double bass; Bob Neel - drums; Jimmy Bond - double bass; Lawrence Marable - drums; Peter Littman - drums; Richard Bock - producer.

In 2001, the album received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award. Baker returned to songs from this album throughout his career.
My Funny Valentine has been regularly included in his concert performances and is considered by some to be his signature song.

Reissue 2022

Playlist

Side A
That Old Feeling / It's; s Always You / Like Someone In Love / My Ideal / I' ve Never Been In Love Before / My Buddy
Side B
But Not For Me / Time After Time / I Get Along Without You Very Well / My Funny Valentine / There Will Never Be Another You / The Thrill Is Gone / Fall In Love Too Easily / Look For The Silver Lining