Chet Baker – Chet Baker Sings & Plays: Blue Note Tone Poet Series (180g Vinyl LP)

All-Analog 180g Vinyl LP of Chet Baker Sings and Plays Mastered from the Original Master Tapes by Kevin Gray & Pressed at RTI: Reference-Caliber Blue Note Reissue Helmed by Joe Harley

Following the success of Chet Baker’s much-loved vocal debut Chet Baker Sings on Pacific Jazz in 1954, producer Richard Bock brought the rising star trumpeter back into Capitol Studios the next year for the sequel Chet Baker Sings and Plays which showcased both sides of Baker’s artistry. Backing him on the date were both his quartet featuring pianist Russ Freeman and an expanded ensemble with Bud Shank on flute and strings arranged by Frank Campo, Johnny Mandel, and Marty Paich. The 10-song set of standards includes some of Baker’s most enduring performances including his timeless rendition of “Let’s Get Lost.” Other standouts include Baker’s versions of “Just Friends,” “Long Ago (and Far Away),” “You Don’t Know What Love Is,” and “I Remember You.”

Musicians:
Chet Baker, trumpet
Russ Freeman, piano
Bud Shank, flute
Strings arranged by Frank Campo, Johnny Mandel & Marty Paich

1. Let’s Get Lost
2. This Is Always
3. Long Ago And Far Away
4. Someone To Watch Over Me
5. Just Friends
6. I Wish I Knew
7. Daybreak
8. You Don’t Know What Love Is
9. Grey December
10. I Remember You