Ronald Baker Quintet - Celebrating Nat King Cole (2014)

It's pretty obvious that Ronald Baker belongs "body and soul" to the prestigious family of the trumpet singers. Just like Louis Armstrong (the pioneer), nearly a century ago. With a natural gift, influenced by Eddie Jefferson and Jon Hendricks, this amazing jazzman knows what he owes to the great Nat King Cole: the unrivaled crooner of all times. This was bound to happen, the quintet directed by Ronald Baker had to pay him a vibrating tribute. With his long-time sidemen, and the presence of the great drummer Mario Gonzi and prestigious guests(the alto player Jesse Davis, the singers Michele Hendricks and China Moses), Ronald Baker has made it a beautiful jazz session with the Strings of the Alhambra Colbert Orchestra. Nat King Cole is still alive!

Tracklist:

01. I'm Lost - Five Brothers (4:04)
02. That Ain't Right (Feat. China Moses) (5:05)
03. Walkin' My Baby Back Home - Swingin' My Baby Back Home (Feat. Michele Hendricks) (7:54)
04. L-O-V-E (Feat. Jesse Davis) (7:02)
05. Suite For Nat, Pt. 1 (Smile) (Feat. Jesse Davis) (4:06)
06. Suite For Nat, Pt. 2 (I Love You For Sentimental Reasons) (Feat. Jesse Davis) (4:15)
07. Suite For Nat, Pt. 3 (Nature Boy) (Feat. Jesse Davis) (5:10)
08. Suite For Nat, Pt. 4 (I'm Thru With Love) (Feat. Jesse Davis) (3:31)
09. Suite For Nat, Pt. 5 (The Christmas Song) (Feat. Jesse Davis) (3:38)
10. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (Feat. China Moses) (4:06)
11. Come Along With Me (3:21)
12. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (5:08)
13. Straighten Up And Fly Right (7:02)

Personnel:

Ronald Baker : vocal, trumpet
Alain Mayeras : piano
Jean-Jacques Taïb : tenor saxophone, clarinets
David Salesse : doublebass
Mario Gonzi : drums

Guests :
China Moses : vocal
Michele Hendricks : vocal
Jesse Davis : alto saxophone