Backgrounder: Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy
In 1958, Dick Bock of World Pacific Records decided to release a 12-inch compilation combining previously issued material by Chet Baker tracks that hadn't been released before. What they all had in common was beauty and a groove. This little-known album was called Pretty/Groovy.
The songs on the album are...
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The songs on the album are...
- Look for the Silver Lining
- Time After Time
- Travelin' Light
- My Funny Valentine
- There Will Never Be Another You
- The Thrill Is Gone
- But Not for Me
- Band Aid
- The Lamp Is Low
- Carson City Stage
- Long Ago (and Far Away)
- Easy to Love
- Winter Wonderland
- Batter Up
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Track Listing
Look for the Silver Lining; Time After Time; Travelin' Light; My Funny Valentine; There Will Never Be Another You; The Thrill Is Gone; But Not for Me Band Aid The Lamp Is Low; Carson City Stage; Long Ago (and Far Away); Easy to Love; Winter Wonderland; Batter Up.
Personnel
Chet Baker
trumpet and vocals
Russ Freeman
piano
Bill Perkins
guitar
Jimmy Giuffre
clarinetCarson Smith
bass
Larry Bunker
drums
Shelly Manne
drumsBob Neal
drumsBobby White
drums
Bob Whitlock
bassRussell Saunders
bassJoe Mondragon
bassDave Wheat
guitarAlbum information
Title: Pretty / Groovy | Year Released: 2002 | Record Label: Pacific Jazz Records
