The Best of Chet Baker Sings

Product Details

Artist : Chet Baker
Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0077779293223
Label : Blue Note
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Music
Release Date : 1990-01-29
UPC : 077779293223

ASIN : B000005HFH

Track Listings for

Disc-1
1. Thrill Is Gone
2. But Not For Me
3. Time After Time
4. I Get Along Without You Very Well
5. There Will Never Be Another You
6. Look For The Silver Linin'
7. My Funny Valentine
8. I Fall In Love To Easily
9. Daybreak
10. Just Friends
11. I Remember You
12. Let's Get Lost
13. Long Ago And Far Away
14. You Don't Know What Love Is
15. That Old Feeling
16. It's Always You
17. I've Never Been In Love Before
18. My Buddy
19. Like Someone In Love
20. My Ideal

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review

Once Chet Baker arrived in California from his native Oklahoma, his career exploded. After landing gigs with Charlie Parker and Gerry Mulligan, Baker soon found himself a solo star and bandleader. Not long after that, he also found himself whispering love songs into a microphone. Baker was not gifted with the most robust voice of the day. Indeed, listening to pure singers like Nat King Cole or Johnny Hartman can expose Baker's weaknesses, but what Baker did he did well. By choosing wistful, so-young, so-in-love tunes, Baker was able to pour his heart into the material, sketching soft, romantic moods and painting himself as the broken-hearted innocent. The effect can be devastating, as Baker's voice clings to the melody, threatening to disintegrate at any moment. Many of his best tunes--"I Fall in Love Too Easily", "But Not for Me", "Let's Get Lost"--are collected here, and, as such, there is no better place to begin an appreciation of Baker's unique singing. --S. Duda

Customer Reviews

Lots of lovely vocals to chill out to (2007-12-10)

A lovely introduction to Chet. But often with "best of" albums there is a lot of good music all crammed onto 1 cd, but I'm not complaining. I'm happy to have it in my Chet collection.

FIVE STARS IS TOO LITTLE FOR THIS RECORD!!! (2007-07-06)

Aside from Francis Albert (the one and only), Chet Baker is, by far, the most "honest" singer ever! He does not tell you lies. As Sinatra, he transpire sincerety, when singing: you believe him, you believe his feelings and his hurting... And, again, as Sinatra, he has a marvelous timing, a beautiful phrasing and an impecable good taste. And - here is finally an advantage, when compared to Sinatra - he also blows his horn wonderfully, with that simple, clear, full, honest sound of one that does not have to do any fancy trick to reach your heart and your imagination. Again, five stars is too little for this record!!!

Enjoy (2006-03-11)

Great album from a great trumpeter and sweet singer. He always reminds me of Mel Torme. The songs which have been chosen for this cd could not be better. Well worth listening to and will leave you wanting more

It'll make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck! (2004-11-21)

Chet Baker is one of the Jazz worlds most earnest and touching symbols, and this CD is a fantastic collection of his material. The recordings are digitally-beautified without being made glossy or 'produced' sounding. Particular trakcs to look out for are 'My Funny Valentine', 'Find the Silver Lining', 'Lets Get Lost' and The Thrill is Gone'. Chet's voice is smooth, calm, innocent, wise, supremely joyful and heart-breakingly sad all at the same time; One of my favourite voices of all time, and his trumpet playing is wonderfully complimentary to his voice, displaying the same smoothness and ease. This is music that does far more than just relax you - it will move you and touch you deeply. If you are new to Chet then this makes an ideal introduction. If like me you are a long-term fan this is a tip-top collection that is for the most part well selected - however the omission of 'Deep in A Dream' is regretable!

Chet Baker plays his trumpet BEST (2001-01-16)

I really love the lazy sound of a muted trumpet. Chet Baker was a great artist, and his sleepy voice makes you feel really comfortable. This is a treasure.

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