Everything Happens to Me

by Chet Baker, Kirk Lightsey Trio, Kirk Lightsey

Overview

For some, the most important part about this recording will be the two tracks ("Ray's Ideas" and "Everything Happens to Me") on which Chet Baker blows trumpet and sings. While Baker is not in top form, he is a fine complement to the group sound. Lightsey's trio (with bassist David Eubanks and drummer Eddie Gladden) picks an interesting collection of pieces for the remainder of the program, with his well-known Wayne Shorter emphasis. A largely uneventful, if nonetheless relaxingly swinging set, Lightsey deftly walks through the chords with consummate skill. An underrated performer, the pianist is a skillful interpreter of American song, a performer who understands the meanings of tunes and infuses them with his own interpretations. Not terribly innovative, Lightsey is one of those few serious mainstream jazz piano soloists who pushes the edges ever so slightly but feels comfortable smack dab in the middle of traditional interplay. ~ Steven Loewy

Product Details

Release Date:	05/03/2024
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8719262034365
Rank:	83259

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kirk Lightsey Trio   Primary Artist
Kirk Lightsey   Primary Artist,Piano
Chet Baker   Primary Artist,Vocals,Trumpet
Eddie Gladden   Drums
David Eubanks   Bass

Technical Credits

Ray Brown   Composer
Matt Dennis   Composer
Tom Adair   Composer
Joost Leijen   Cover Photo,Cover Design
Wim Wigt   Producer
Max Bolleman   Engineer