"This is my number 1 CHET CD !!! AAAA++++++++++" | 2008-02-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A8ZJVCQNKGG9R |
| In my humble opinion this is best of the best of CHET. If this collection of songs dont move you then you have no soul. Rest in Peace Chet and thank you. |
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"His second best album" | 2007-08-05 |
| - Reviewed By greennoses |
One of Chet's best, although I may prefer "The Last Concert"(The Last Great Concert: My Favorite Songs, Vol. 1 & 2). One of those records you can just listen to over and over again. Pepper Adams (sax), Herbie Mann (flute) and Bill Evans (piano) accompany Baker brilliantly. |
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"New Favorite" | 2007-06-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A31RD3GNVHBGLL |
| I'm loving this Chet Baker CD...it's a first for us. We love Coltrane and Davis, as well as more modern Jazz, but this one has become our new favorite. It's often playing in the background throughout the day. |
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"one of the best I own" | 2007-04-19 |
| - Reviewed By moonlullabybooks |
Chet Baker is still such a much loved trumpeter from days past for his seamless skillfulness concerning the ballad. This 1959 recording for Riverside comes from Baker's peak years, fresh and backed by all-star sidemen of the day. This is one of the most breathtaking jazz albums I own in my collection, because I can always count on Chet to set the mood. There was something in Chet's delivery that was so lonesome and sad, but at the same time so uplifting and invigorating.
Considering myself a diehard fan, I've always preferred his trumpeting to his singing. On this album you are treated to nothing but the trumpet, which happens to be my favorite instrument, also. Be good to yourself and buy this album as soon as possible! It will immediately become one of a handful of albums in life that finally says something to you, without uttering a single word.
The one and only Bill Evans, the genius jazz pianist / composer, sat in with Baker on the album. Paul Chambers is also present; probably the hardest working bassist in the business of his day, and flutist Herbie Mann plays on these tracks, also. Guitarist Kenny Burrell, baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams, drummers Philly Joe Jones and Connie Kay also back Chet up on these ballads.
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"Beautiful... Essential to any music lover's collection" | 2007-01-25 |
| - Reviewed By User: A20Z1PKIH0PFUF |
This is Chet at his best when it comes to trumpet playing. "My Funny Valentine" is my favorite of Chet's singing albums and this is my favorite album of his showcasing his amazing ability on the trumpet. You can definitely hear how Miles Davis influenced him. The CD recording couldn't sound better, it's crisp, clean, and clear as can be. The music is very rich and soothing, it's perfect for a quiet night at home or a rainy day. Chet's group is made up of some of the top jazz musicians ever - Pepper Adams (sax), Bill Evans (piano), Kenny B. (guitar), Herbie Mann (flute) and Miles' favorite drummer and one of mine Philly Joe Jones. This is one of those albums that if you are new to jazz or would like to introduce perhaps a friend or loved one to jazz I would highly recommend purchasing this album along with "Kind of Blue" (Miles), "My Favorite Things" (Coltrane), "Song for My Father" (Horace Silver), "Sidewinder" (Lee Morgan), "Brilliant Corners" (Monk), "Take Five" (Brubeck), etc...
This is essential to anyone's music collection! I would have to rate this one as one of the all-time best. Great intro to jazz music. |
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"This is Chet Baker's Masterpiece" | 2006-07-15 |
| - Reviewed By charleslevenson |
| Known as much for his rather gruff vocals as his ability with a horn,Chet Baker recorded scores of jazz albums,but this one is his masterpiece..Originally recorded on the Riverside label in the 1950s, the album includes such sidemen as Herbie Mann,Kenny Burrell,Pepper Adams and Bill Evans,to name a few..All of the tunes here are mellow versions of old standards,such as "Alone Together" and "Tis Autumn"...This is one of the few Baker items that does not include his vocals,a plus,in this case,considering the very high quality of the material and the excellence of all of the players involved |
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