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Chet Baker - Deep In A Dream - The Ultimate Chet Baker Collection
Recorded between 1952 & 1965
Label: Pacific Jazz
Year: 2002
Bitrate: 320kbps

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While it's not quite the ultimate collection promised by the title, Deep in a Dream is still an excellent introduction to the music of Chet Baker. The 19 tracks, which were chosen by James Gavin, author of the definitive Baker biography, are culled from Baker's 1950s recordings for a variety of labels, including Pacific Jazz, Columbia, Colpix, Jazzland, and Jazztone. The tunes include both instrumental and vocal versions of Baker's trademark song, "My Funny Valentine," as well as a thoughtful selection of Baker's work with assorted groups, including Gerry Mulligan's famous pianoless quartet. Also included are previously unreleased a cappella versions of "Blue Room" and "Spring Is Here," which Baker sings in his fragile but compelling voice.

The 19 tracks on this disc give a clear picture of baker's musical brilliance. His soft, unaffected vocals provide a haunting counterpoint to his trumpet. No other Chet Baker compilation can boast the rarities contained on Deep In A Dream. Includes 'Blue Room' & 'Spring Is Here' (previously unissued) & 'Petite Fleur' & My Funny Valentine' (first time on CD).

This CD, issued in conjunction with the publication of James Gavin's new biography, "Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker," is an excellent collection of Baker recordings during his peak years. Included in the 19 tunes by trumpeter-vocalist Baker between 1952 and 1965 are three real gems -- 1953 a capella vocals of "Blue Room" and "Spring Is Here" that have not been issued until now and a cut of "Petite Fleur" that only appeared on an out-of-print Bud Shank LP in 1965. Whether you want to take your first step into the land of Chet Baker or add to an already large collection of this artist, this CD is for you. I also recommend Gavin's book. ~ Steve Emerine

For the initiate and the long-time fan, this collection is a career spanning glimpse at Baker's most brilliant performances. Trumpet and voice are both sultry, sad, and "suspended in air like a curl of cigarette smoke" (from the liner notes - which are an excellent companion to the music). This is pure soul, long and slow, melancholy and deep. The sound is clean but not overly so. The original grain comes through without the pops and clicks. From jazzman to junkie, this is the musical journey of Chet Baker on one carefully crafted cd. ~ psychomuse

Personnel:
Chet Baker (vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn);
Johnny Mandel, Bob Florence, Tadd Dameron, Len Mercer (arranger);
Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute);
Phil Urso (tenor saxophone, clarinet);
Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone);
Herbie Mann (flute);
Russ Freeman, Bobby Timmons, Bill Evans, Hal Galper (piano);
Kenny Burrell, David "Buck" Wheat (guitar); Carson Smith, Bob Whitlock, Joe Mondragon, Leroy Vinnegar, Jimmy Bond, Ross Savakus, Paul Chambers (bass);
Chico Hamilton, Larry Bunker, Bob Neel, Shelly Manne, Peter Littman, Connie Kay (drums).



Chet Baker - Deep In A Dream - The Ultimate Chet Baker Collection tracks:
01 My Funny Valentine - (instrumental)
02 Aren't You Glad You're You
03 This Time The Dream's On Me
04 The Thrill Is Gone
05 Blue Room - (previously unreleased, solo vocal)
06 Spring Is Here - (previously unreleased, solo vocal)
07 The Wind
08 Let's Get Lost - (alternate take)
09 You Don't Know What Love Is
10 Summer Sketch
11 Halema
12 Ponder
13 A Night On Bop Mountain
14 Little Girl Blue
15 Alone Together
16 Deep In A Dream
17 Whatever Possess'd Me
18 Petite Fleur
19 My Funny Valentine - (vocal)

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