The Chet Baker Sextet

by Chet Baker

Overview

Chet Baker Sextet features tracks recorded by trumpeter Chet Baker in 1954 and 1957 for the Pacific Jazz label and released over the years on various albums, including the original Playboys date. These are stellar "West Coast"-style tracks reminiscent of the small group work Baker did with saxophonist Jerry Mulligan and featuring first class arrangements by Jack Montrose and Bob Zieff. However, the Zieff cuts feature an unusual for the period chamber-style group with French horn, bassoon, cello, bass clarinet, and bass. The result was softly angular and very modern for the time. Interestingly most of the tracks have remained largely unavailable until this collection. While there are far more influential Baker albums from the '50s, Sextet is a beautiful album and a must-hear for Baker aficionados. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	09/21/2004
Label:	Pacific Jazz / Blue Note
UPC:	0724357996921
Rank:	107105

Tracks

1. Little Man, You've Had a Busy Day
2. Dot's Groovy
3. Stella by Starlight
4. Tommyhawk
5. I'm Glad There Is You
6. The Half Dozens
7. Dot's Groovy
8. Stella by Starlight
9. A Minor Benign
10. Ponder
11. Twenties Late
12. X

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chet Baker   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Jim Buffington   French Horn
Russ Savakus   Double Bass,Bass
Shelly Manne   Guest Artist,Drums
Carson Smith   Double Bass,Bass
Russ Freeman   Guest Artist,Piano
Bud Shank   Guest Artist,Sax (Baritone)
Bob Brookmeyer   Guest Artist,Trombone (Valve)
Bob Tricarico   Bassoon
James Buffington   French Horn
Gene Allen   Clarinet (Bass)
Seymour Barab   Cello

Technical Credits

Richard Bock   Audio Production,Producer
Al Hoffman   Composer
Victor Young   Composer
William Claxton   Photography,Cover Design
Paul Madeira   Composer
Bob Zieff   Arranger,Composer
Bill Holman   Arranger,Composer
Maurice Sigler   Composer
Johnny Mandel   Arranger,Composer
Ron McMaster   Mastering
Jimmy Dorsey   Composer
Mabel Wayne   Composer
Jack Montrose   Composer,Arranger
Ned Washington   Composer
Michael Cuscuna   Liner Notes,Reissue Producer