A delicate world of sound woven by the poet of West Coast jazz.
Baker's trumpet and vocals are both ephemeral and beautiful, penetrating the listener's heart. His unique interpretations of standard numbers reveal new possibilities for jazz vocals. This West Coast jazz masterpiece encapsulates his musical individuality.
12 TRACKS:
1)
Do It The Hard Way
2)
I'm Old Fashioned
3)
You're Driving Me Crazy
4)
It Could Happen To You
5)
My Heart Stood Still
6)
The More I See You
7)
Everything Happens To Me
8)
Dancing On The Ceiling
9)
How Long Has This Been Going On?
10)
Old Devil Moon
11)
While My Lady Sleeps (Take 10)
12)
You Make Me Feel So Young (Take 5)
Trumpet, Vocals - Chet Baker
Piano - Kenny Drew
Drums - Dannie Richmond (3, 4, 9)
Liner Notes - Orrin Keepnews
Bass - Sam Jones (3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12)
Drums - "Philly" Joe Jones (1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12)