Chet Baker Sings

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Chet Baker Sings · Chet Baker Sings is the trumpeter's first vocal album, released in 1954 by Pacific Jazz Records. Until then he had been almost exclusively an instrumentalist. His mother had been asking him for years to sing more, and in October 1953 he had already sung on two tracks. After that he wanted to record a whole record of vocals, to the scepticism of producer Dick Bock. It was recorded in Hollywood and pianist Russ Freeman chose a number of the songs. According to biographer James Gavin, Bock was worried, because Baker had trouble singing in tune and many takes of each song were needed.

Reactions were sharply divided. Critics called his voice soft and effeminate, which clashed with the masculine image of jazz singers at the time. Even so the record grew into a great success, especially with women. In the year of its release DownBeat voted him best trumpeter and best vocalist. The album received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 2001 and also inspired bossa nova.

Listening

Track list

1. 1That Old Feeling3:03Apple Music ↗
2. 2It's Always You3:35Apple Music ↗
3. 3Like Someone In Love2:26Apple Music ↗
4. 4My Ideal4:23Apple Music ↗
5. 5I've Never Been In Love Before4:29Apple Music ↗
6. 6My Buddy3:19Apple Music ↗
7. 7But Not For Me3:03Apple Music ↗
8. 8Time After Time2:46Apple Music ↗
9. 9I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)2:59Apple Music ↗
10. 10My Funny Valentine2:19Apple Music ↗
11. 11There Will Never Be Another You3:00Apple Music ↗
12. 12The Thrill Is Gone2:51Apple Music ↗
13. 13I Fall In Love Too Easily3:21Apple Music ↗
14. 14Look For the Silver Lining2:39Apple Music ↗

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