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Chet baker - deep in a dream - the ultimate chet baker collection (2002)

Date: 20 Nov 2008, 06:09

Chet Baker - Deep In A Dream - The Ultimate Chet Baker Collection
Genre: Jazz / cool, West Coast
Year: 2002
Label: Blue Note
MP3 @320Kbps
RS.com ~ 165mbAMG:
By no means essential to fans, Deep in a Dream: The Ultimate Chet Baker Collection is still a wonderfulresource for first-time listeners to discover Baker. His gorgeous trumpet playing displayed a passion andenergy that was fueled by a tragic life filled with bad luck, jail sentences, and heroin abuse. Despite all of hisproblems, he still maintained an incredible sound, giving his music the emotional punch it needed to rise abovesimple pop music. Tracks like "My Funny Valentine" and "The Thrill Is Gone" are some of the most beautiful jazzsongs ever performed, and their power lies in the lazy slurs and tense bursts supplied by Baker's horn. Fansmay want this for the previously unreleased vocal tracks of "Blue Room" and "Spring Is Here," but this is moreoriented toward curious listeners. Few other Baker collections could match this for sheer quality, so anyonelooking to start their journey into his [CENSORED] would do themselves a favor by picking this up first.Amazon.com:
While it's not quite the ultimate collection promised by the title, Deep in a Dream is still an excellent introduction to the music of Chet Baker. The 19 tracks, which were chosen by James Gavin, author of the definitive Baker biography, are culled from Baker's 1950s recordings for a variety of labels, including Pacific Jazz, Columbia, Colpix, Jazzland, and Jazztone. The tunes include both instrumental and vocal versions of Baker's trademark song, "My Funny Valentine," as well as a thoughtful selection of Baker's work with assorted groups, including Gerry Mulligan's famous pianoless quartet. Also included are previously unreleased a cappella versions of "Blue Room" and "Spring Is Here," which Baker sings in his fragile but compelling voice. --Michael Simmons
The 19 tracks on this disc give a clear picture of baker's musical brilliance. His soft, unaffected vocals provide a haunting counterpoint to his trumpet. No other Chet Baker compilation can boast the rarities contained on Deep In A Dream. Includes 'Blue Room' & 'Spring Is Here' (previously uinssued) & 'Petite Fleur' & My Funny Valentine' (first time on CD).Amazon reviewer:
This CD, issued in conjunction with the publication of James Gavin's new biography, "Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker," is an excellent collection of Baker recordings during his peak years. Included in the 19 tunes by trumpeter-vocalist Baker between 1952 and 1965 are three real gems -- 1953 a capella vocals of "Blue Room" and "Spring Is Here" that have not been issued until now and a cut of "Petite Fleur" that only appeared on an out-of-print Bud Shank LP in 1965. Whether you want to take your first step into the land of Chet Baker or add to an already large collection of this artist, this CD is for you. I also recommend Gavin's book.
Personnel:
Chet Baker (vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn); Johnny Mandel, Bob Florence, Tadd Dameron, Len Mercer (arranger); Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute); Phil Urso (tenor saxophone, clarinet); Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone); Herbie Mann (flute); Russ Freeman, Bobby Timmons, Bill Evans, Hal Galper (piano); Kenny Burrell, David "Buck" Wheat (guitar); Carson Smith, Bob Whitlock, Joe Mondragon, Leroy Vinnegar, Jimmy Bond, Ross Savakus, Paul Chambers (bass); Chico Hamilton, Larry Bunker, Bob Neel, Shelly Manne, Peter Littman, Connie Kay (drums).Recorded between 1952 & 1965.Tracks:
1. My Funny Valentine - (instrumental)
2. Aren't You Glad You're You
3. This Time The Dream's On Me
4. Thrill Is Gone, The
5. Blue Room - (previously unreleased, solo vocal)
6. Spring Is Here - (previously unreleased, solo vocal)
7. Wind, The
8. Let's Get Lost - (alternate take)
9. You Don't Know What Love Is
10. Summer Sketch
11. Halema
12. Ponder
13. Night On Bop Mountain, A
14. Little Girl Blue
15. Alone Together
16. Deep In A Dream
17. Whatever Possess'd Me
18. Petite Fleur
19. My Funny Valentine - (vocal)Code:http://[CENSORED].com/files/80570696/cb1070diad.part1.rar

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