Description
Chetis an album byjazztrumpeterChet Bakerfirst released in 1959. The record is sometimes subtitledThe Lyrical Trumpet of Chet Baker.Chetfeatures performances by Baker with flautistHerbie Mann, saxophonistPepper Adams, pianistBill Evans, guitaristKenny Burrell, bassistPaul Chambers, and eitherConnie KayorPhilly Joe Joneson drums. It was recorded in December 1958 and January 1959 and released on theRiversideRecordingslabel.
Though Baker was by the late 1950s known as much for his singing as his trumpet playing, this album is entirely instrumental. It contains 9 standard ballads played in the styles ofHard BoptoCool Jazz. The album is entirely devoted to explorations of the ballad mood, it includes considerable variety.
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