Concord, 1959
First released in 1959, “Chet” is sometimes subtitled “The Lyrical Trumpet of Chet Baker.” “Chet” features performances by Baker with flautist Herbie Mann, saxophonist Pepper Adams, pianist Bill Evans, guitarist Kenny Burrell, bassist Paul Chambers, and either Connie Kay or Philly Joe Jones on drums. It was recorded in December 1958 and January 1959 and released on the Riverside Recordings label. Though Baker was by the late 1950s known as much for his singing as his trumpet playing, this album is entirely instrumental. It contains 9 standard ballads played in the styles of Hard Bop to Cool Jazz. The album is entirely devoted to explorations of the ballad mood, it includes considerable variety. Cut from the original analog masters by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio Pressed on 180-gram vinyl
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
Credits
Recorded - December 1958 and January 1959, Reeves Sound Studios, New York
