Baby Breeze

by Chet Baker

Overview

Although Chet Baker's recordings from late in his life varied dramatically in quality, this series of studio sessions is a high point in his career. After having his trumpet stolen, he plays beautifully with a borrowed fluegelhorn throughout most of these songs with a powerful tone, especially on "Baby Breeze" and Hal Galper's intense "This Is the Thing." Baker delivers some strong vocals on the session led by pianist Bobby Scott, though Scott's huge hit "A Taste of Honey" is marred somewhat by his odd honky tonk piano in the background. This is an unusual compilation worth acquiring. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	08/02/2024
Label:	Universal Japan
UPC:	4988031649923
Rank:	195785

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chet Baker   Primary Artist,Vocals,Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Kenny Burrell   Guest Artist,Guitar,Featured Artist
Hal Galper   Guest Artist,Piano
Bob James   Guest Artist,Piano
Bobby Scott   Piano
Hilary James   Piano
Charlie Rice   Drums
Michael Fleming   Bass,Double Bass
Frank Strozier   Flute,Sax (Alto)
Phil Urso   Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Will J. Harris   Composer
Bobby Scott   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Johnny Green   Composer
Victor Young   Composer
Robert Wells   Composer
Charles Carpenter   Composer
Albert Beach   Composer
Ric Marlow   Composer
Leo Chauliac   Composer
Richard Carpenter   Composer
Stan Freeman   Composer
Ray Noble   Composer
Jack Lawrence   Composer
John W. Green   Composer
Charles Trenet   Composer
Louis Dunlap   Composer
Phil Urso   Arranger
Hal Galper   Composer,Arranger
Mel Torme   Composer
Earl Hines   Composer