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Chet Baker Quartet con Russ Freeman (1953)
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Cita :

"Pairing Chet Baker with Russ Freeman in the '50s resulted in some of the most gorgeous recordings of any era. Baker was an icon of the jazz world for his trumpet playing, his singing (almost sounding like a trumpet) and his incredible looks, which really stood out in the rather homely jazz world (jazz guys do not usually look like rock stars!). Russ Freeman was a fabulous pianist plus also a composer. Together the two men played the most romantic, most emotional music extant in jazz. Theirs is not the "intellectual" jazz as popularized by Dave Brubeck. Warning: Buying one Chet Baker CD can be dangerous for the wallet. Once you own one of his discs, you will want all of them. I certainly did and now have the cd collection to prove it! I also bought every recording I was able to find that he did with Russ Freeman."

Cita :

"These recordings, made between February and October 1953, feature Baker at the threshold of his carreer and vividly show his ceativity and promise. Anyone who questions why he continues to be held in such high esteem, should find the answer in listening to this CD. There's a story that Charlie Parker, upon returning to New York from a trip to California, warned Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis about a new, young trumpet player out there named Chet Baker. These recordings demonstrate that the warning was justified."

AMG:
Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (1998) is a perfect studio companion to the Mosaic Records set Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings of Chet Baker With Russ Freeman (1988). As was the custom for jazz platters of the time, both Baker and Freeman are joined by a different combo on each date. The luminaries include Bobby Whitlock (bass), Joe Mondragon (bass), Bobby White (bass), Larry Bunker (drums) and Shelly Manne (drums) from sessions held circa July and October of 1953. The 25 selections here provide copious evidence of Baker's uncanny artistry as he develops a dark, yet lyrical, interpretive approach. Immediately evident is the thoughtful synergy between Baker and the comparatively understated Freeman, whose comps help link the respective solos. In several notable instances, such as the nonchalant "Isn't It Romantic" or the limber syncopation of "Maid in Mexico," Freeman establishes the melody, rather than simply being relegated to the rhythm section. Additional diverse examples can be heard ranging from a sublime reading of "Imagination" to the upbeat and agile "All the Things You Are" — which commences in progress. These tunes would seed Baker's back catalog of material, becoming staples during his 30-plus-year repertoire. One facet to Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman that will be of considerable interest to collectors and hardcore enthusiasts are both the 10" EP and the 12" LP takes of "Long Ago and Far Away," "No Ties," "The Thrill Is Gone," "Moon Love" and the 78 rpm and long-player version(s) of "Winter Wonderland."While these renderings have been previously issued, this CD marks the first time that they are presented on a single volume. Among other stellar (if not definitive) inclusions are Freeman's "Russ Job," "Bea's Flat" and the sole Baker vocal on "I Fall in Love Too Easily."

Músicos / Personnel:
Chet Baker - Trumpet and Vocal On Track 23
Russ Freeman - Piano
Bob Whitlock - Bass On Tracks 1-4
Carson Smith - Bass On Tracks 5-22
Joe Mondragon - Bass On Tracks 23-25
Bobby White - Drums On Tracks 1-4
Larry Bunker - Drums On Tracks 5-22
Shelly Manne - Drums On Tracks 23-25

Temas / Tracks:
1. Isn't It Romantic
2. The Lamp Is Low
3. This Time The Dream's On Me
4. Maid In Mexico
5. Russ Job
6. Imagination
7. Long Ago & Far Away (10' LP Take)
8. Long Ago & Far Away (12' LP Take)
9. Carson City Stage
10. Easy To Love
11. Batter Up
12. No Ties (10' LP Take)
13. No Ties (12' LP Take)
14. All The Things You Are
15. The Thrill Is Gone (10' LP Take)
16. The Thrill Is Gone (12' LP Take)
17. Band Aid
18. Bea's Flat
19. Moon Love (10' LP Take)
20. Moon Love (12' LP Take)
21. Happy Little Sunbeam
22. Happy Little Sunbeam (Alt. Take)
23. I Fall In Love Too Easily
24. Winter Wonderland (78 Take)
25. Winter Wonderland (LP Take)

Grabado en Los Ángeles, California los días 24 o 27 de julio (1-4), el 29 o 30 de julio (5-11), el 3 de octubre (12-22) y el 27 de octubre (23-25), 1953. Todas las selecciones están en Mono. Selecciones 3, 4, & 5; 10 se doblan de grabación de sonido del LP mientras que existen las cintas maestras originales no más.


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