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baker, chet & strings (33rpm lp)
[PPCL 549]

24,56EUR

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MEDIUM Vinyl Record
WEIGHT 180gr 33rpm
CONDITION sealed
CONDITION RECORD M mint
COVER Standard
CONDITION COVER M mint
COVER DAMAGES No, we take care about that
SERIALNUMBER Yes
LIMITED Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Mono
MUSICIAN HOMEPAGE --

MUSICIANS

Chet Baker - trumpet
Zoot Sims - tenor sax
Jack Montrose - tenor sax
Bud Shank - alto sax
Russ Freeman - piano
Joe Mondragon - bass
Shelly Manne - drums

TRACKS

you don’t know what love is
i’m through with love
love walked in
you better go now
i married an angel
love
you don’t know what love is (alternate take)
you better go now (alternate take)
i love you
what a diff’rence a day made
why shouldn’t i
a little duet
the wind
trickleydidlier
a little duet (alternate take)

REVIEW

This release offers a unique glimpse of a young Chet Baker in a quintet setting, complemented by a nine-piece string section

Utilizing the uniquely modern arrangements of Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich, Jack Montrose, and Shorty Rogers, this interaction of 'West Coast cool' with primordial elevator music escapes many

- If not indeed all - of the potential sonic pitfalls such a marriage might suggest

In the truest sense of the word augmentation, the string arrangements provide the desired opulence sans the heavy-handed or syrupy residual effects

Perhaps most inspiring about this outing is the success with which Baker and crew are able to thrive in this environment, providing subtle insight into the quintet's ability to simultaneously adapt and explore

"Love Walked In" incorporates a trademark volley of interaction between Baker and Sims

"Love" contains what is arguably the most successful implementation of the string section, as well as some stellar soloing by Freeman

In fact, his contributions to this particular recording rank among his finest with Baker and company

The same enthusiasm can likewise be applied to "A Little Duet for Zoot and Chet"

Not only are Sims and Baker in top flight, but the string arrangement swings irresistibly as well

The easygoing and otherwise winding strings support the cool bop like a kite in a March breeze - light, airy, and conspicuous only in altitude

The Alternate takes are bonus tracks and not on the original release

RECORDING December 30 – 31 1953
ENGINEER --
RE MASTERING Sean Magee
RE RELEASED August 2011
AVERAGE RATING 4 Stars out of 5
PRESSING by Pallas Germany
MADE IN Germany / England
STYLE Jazz / Cool Jazz
AVAILABLE as long as inventory

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This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 30 August, 2011.