Chet Baker - Mr. B (1989)
Chet Baker - Mr. B (1989)
Label: Timeless | MP3 cbr 320kbps | Covers | Time: 45:59 | Size:
Genre: Jazz / cool, West Coast - Original Recording date: 1983
The quality of Chet Baker's product was so varied during the last decade or more of his life that recording sessions varied markedly. For this "remixed version" of Mr. B Baker sounds a tad tired, though his chops are in fine form. The studio recording captures the trumpeter with highly sympathetic and self-effacing pianist Michel Grallier and bassist Ricardo Del Fra, both of whom engage in the leader's brand of sensitivity. There are no vocals by the trumpeter, but plenty of improvising. The interesting tune selection features a few songs played often by Baker (such as Wayne Shorter's "Dolphin Dance" and Horace Silver's "Strollin'"), but several that are not associated with him at all (Grallier's "White Blues" and his gorgeous "Father X-mas," to name a couple). There is a sadness permeating the trumpeter's sound throughout, exacerbated by the lazy, sometimes sluggish, tempos. A deep and touching beauty can be felt, marking this as one of Chet's best from the period.
Tracks:
1. Dolphin Dance (6:22)
2. Ellen And David (6:16)
3. Strollin' (7:20)
4. In Your Own Sweet Way (7:14)
5. Mr. B (4:05)
6. Beatrice (4:45)
7. White Blues (4:57)
8. Father X-mas (5:00)
Personnel:
Chet Baker, trumpet
Michel Graillier, piano
Ricardo Del Fra, bass
Philip Catherine, guitar
Tracks #1 - #6 recorded May 25, 1983 Studio 44, Monster, Holland
#7 Recorded 10/4/85, #8 Recorded 12/20/85
(Cuts #7 & #8 do not appear on the original LP configuration.)
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1. Dolphin Dance (6:22)
2. Ellen And David (6:16)
3. Strollin' (7:20)
4. In Your Own Sweet Way (7:14)
5. Mr. B (4:05)
6. Beatrice (4:45)
7. White Blues (4:57)
8. Father X-mas (5:00)
Personnel:
Chet Baker, trumpet
Michel Graillier, piano
Ricardo Del Fra, bass
Philip Catherine, guitar
Tracks #1 - #6 recorded May 25, 1983 Studio 44, Monster, Holland
#7 Recorded 10/4/85, #8 Recorded 12/20/85
(Cuts #7 & #8 do not appear on the original LP configuration.)
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Enjoy it !