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Chet Baker: Live In London Volume II
ByThis is the second volume of Chet Baker Live in London, the first having been released in 2016. Both volumes are packaged in a two CD Digipak format.
On CD 1, from the slightly diffident start of Horace Silver's "Strollin," the set begins to gel with Richie Beirach's tranquil "Broken Wing." But by "My Ideal" Baker delivers his trademark irresistibly limpid vocals followed seamlessly by his warm trumpet solo. However, on Miles Davis's bluesy "Down," Baker's opening solo really starts to cook.
CD 2's opener is Herbie Hancock's timeless "Dolphin Dance," and Baker's performance here epitomises his use of legato phrasing interspersed with long single notes. Baker's relaxed and faintly hypnotic vocals are heard again on "When I Fall In Love" and his instrumental rendition of "Dear Old Stockholm" is equally mesmerising. But his singing on "Just Friends" is teasingly short, soon giving way to more spiralling horn work.
As an archival document signalling a career nearing its tragic end, this double CD, along with its predecessor, is an important testament to an underrated but hugely talented musician.
Track Listing
CD 1: Strollin’; Broken Wing; My Ideal; Stella By Starlight; Down. CD 2: Dolphin Dance; Polka Dots And Moonbeams; When I fall In Love; Dear Old Stockholm; Just Friends.
Personnel
Chet Baker
trumpet and vocalsChet Baker: trumpet, vocals; John Horler: piano; Jim Richardson: bass; Tony Mann: drums.
Album information
Title: Live In London Volume II | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Ubuntu Music
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