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 01. "That Old Feeling (Vocal Version)" 02. "It's Always You (Vocal Version)" 03. "Like Someone In Love (Vocal Version)" 04. "My Ideal (Vocal Version)" 05. "I've Never Been In Love Before (Vocal Version)" 06. "My Buddy (Vocal Version)" 07. "But Not For Me (Vocal Version)" 08. "Time After Time (Vocal Version)" 09. "I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) (Vocal Version)" 10. "My Funny Valentine (Vocal Version)" 11. "There Will Never Be Another You (Vocal Version)" 12. "The thrill is gone (Vocal Version)" 13. "I fall in love too easily (Vocal Version)" 14. "Look For The Silver Lining (Vocal Version)"
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Blue Note Tone Poet Series / 180gr. |
| | Description: | There are several Chet Baker albums with the title Chet Baker Sings, but this one recorded for Pacific Jazz in 1954 and 1956 is the original, and arguably, the best. The album features Chetā??s indelible vocals and sterling trumpet playing with two different quartet line-ups both featuring pianist Russ Freeman on a set of classic standards that he made his own including ā??My Funny Valentine,ā? ā??That Old Feeling,ā? and ā??I Fall In Love Too Easily.ā? For the first time in more than 60 years, this definitive edition was cut from the original master tapes in the correct order with pristine fidelity. The gatefold packaging includes additional session photography by William Claxton.
THE TONE POET VINYL SERIES PART 10: CHET BAKER
Highlights:
- Recorded on 15th February 1954 and 23rd/30th July 1956 in Hollywood, California
- Bakerā??s 14-track debut vocal album, originally released on Pacific Jazz in 1956
- A classic West Coast ballad album from a jazz icon
- Featuring pianist Russ Freeman, bassists Carson Smith, Joe Mondragon and Jimmy Bond, and drummers Bob Neel, Larance Marable and Peter Lipman
- Showcases Bakerā??s famous, timeless takes on the standards ā??My Funny Valentineā??, ā??Like Someone In Loveā??, ā??Time After Timeā??, ā??I Fall In Love Too Easilyā??, ā??I Get Along Without You Very Wellā?? and ā??The Thrill Is Goneā??
- Produced by Pacific Jazz co-founder Richard Bock
- Featuring photography by esteemed jazz snapper William Claxton and liner notes by Gerald Heard - BLUE NOTE TONE POET SERIES / 180GR.Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Chet Baker Sings is the debut vocal album by jazz musician Chet Baker, originally released in 1954.The 2020 original Tone Poet version can be differentiated from the 2023 repress version in two ways. The Tone Poet hype sticker on the 2020 version version states:
"Mastered from the original analog tapes"
The 2023 version states:
"Cut directly from the original analog tapes"
Also, on the hype sticker, the 2020 version does NOT have the text "STDLTNPCUT" found on the 2023 version.
On the vinyls the two versions differ on the matrix#. The gatefold cover is identical.
A Blue Note Records release; Originally released in 1956 by Pacific Jazz Records.
© 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Blue Note® is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, LLC.
Despite what is described both on spine ("stereo") and on labels (matrix numbers "ST.xxx5/6"), the record is definitely mono. Joe Harley himself says that in an interview (see source on sub history):
"....we located the actual mono masters and, of course, that is what we?ll be using for the Tone Poet 2020 transfer of this magnificent album"."Chet Baker Sings (Tone Poet Vinyl)" is a beautifully remastered LP that captures the intimate, lyrical artistry of jazz legend Chet Baker. Released by Blue Note as part of their acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Series, this edition offers an unparalleled listening experience with its high-fidelity sound and meticulous attention to detail in both audio and packaging. The album features some of Baker's most iconic vocal performances, including "My Funny Valentine" and "I Fall in Love Too Easily," showcasing his signature cool jazz style?marked by delicate trumpet lines and soft, emotive vocals. Chet Baker was one of the defining figures of West Coast jazz; his career spanned decades with numerous accolades for both his instrumental prowess and unique singing voice. Blue Note Records, founded in 1939, stands as one of the most influential labels in jazz history?renowned for championing innovative artists and producing audiophile-quality releases like this Tone Poet series. | | | No. of tracks: |
14 |
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0835891 |
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