Chet

by Chet Baker

Overview

Chet Baker was to record only one more album after this one for the Riverside label before starting down the road to those many other labels he was to visit during the rest of his career. It is somewhat ironic that one of the major figures in West Coast jazz would record for a label that played a leading role in the propagation of East Coast jazz. This penultimate session for Riverside -- which was strictly instrumental -- produced an all-star lineup to support Baker. Jazz heavyweights included Pepper Adams, Bill Evans, and Kenny Burrell. Each of them makes important contributions to the session. Adams' baritone sax solo on "Alone Together" is one of the album's high points, while Herbie Mann and Bill Evans make their presence known on several cuts. Baker possessed one of the most melodious trumpets in jazz, compelling in its simplicity. Rarely extending his range above a single octave, he nonetheless had few peers when it came to slow, romantic ballads, which make up the playlist here. His characteristically soft approach is heard to good effect on "It Never Entered My Mind," where he works with the guitar of Kenny Burrell. Burrell and Baker also collaborate on a moving rendition of "September Song." Chet is a good album to hear Baker's special way with the horn, and is made even more attractive with the presence and contributions of top jazz artists. ~ Dave Nathan

Product Details

Release Date:	06/05/2007
Label:	Fantasy / Riverside Records
UPC:	0888072301832
Rank:	54744

Tracks

1. Alone Together
2. How High the Moon
3. It Never Entered My Mind
4. Tis Autumn
5. If You Could See Me Now
6. September Song
7. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
8. Time on My Hands (You in My Arms)
9. You and the Night and the Music
10. Early Morning Mood

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chet Baker   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Kenny Burrell   Guest Artist,Guitar
Philly Joe Jones   Guest Artist,Drums
Connie Kay   Guest Artist,Drums
Bill Evans   Guest Artist,Piano
Paul Chambers   Guest Artist,Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Herbie Mann   Guest Artist,Flute (Alto),Flute
Pepper Adams   Guest Artist,Sax (Baritone)

Technical Credits

Jack Higgins   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Orrin Keepnews   Audio Production,Producer,Annotation,Liner Notes,Reissue Producer,Recording Producer
Carl Sigman   Composer
Zev Feldman   Project Assistant
Mack Gordon   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Philly Joe Jones   Composer
Chuck Stewart   Photography
Ken Braren   Design
Maxwell Anderson   Composer
Larissa Collins   Art Direction
Lawrence Shustak   Photography
Abbey Anna   Project Assistant
Paul Bacon   Design,Cover Production
Tadd Dameron   Composer
Chet Baker   Composer
Cheryl Pawelski   Project Assistant
Cole Porter   Composer
Chris Clough   Project Assistant
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Joe Tarantino   Remastering
Howard Dietz   Composer
Nick Phillips   Project Supervisor
William M. Lewis, Jr.   Composer
Rikka Arnold   Editorial
Harris Lewine   Design,Cover Production
Steve Schapiro   Photography
Kurt Weill   Composer
Vincent Youmans   Composer
Henry Nemo   Composer
Harold Adamson   Composer
Arthur Schwartz   Composer
Morgan Lewis   Composer
Kevin Gray   Mastering Engineer
Nancy Hamilton   Composer
Stuart Kremsky   Project Assistant