Released 60 years ago
A Taste of Tequila
Chet Baker · 1966
25 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A spirited blend of jazz-inflected pop tunes that captures the vibrant essence of mid-60s America.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of lively energy
- for sunny afternoons
- easygoing sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic vibes of mid-60s
- playful tunes for lighthearted moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks deep emotional exploration
- prefers longer, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1966, Chet Baker was navigating a complex phase in his career, having transitioned from a celebrated jazz trumpeter to a vocalist. 'A Taste of Tequila' followed his earlier works and highlighted his ability to merge traditional jazz with popular music, reflecting both a commercial appeal and his personal evolution as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Bill Evans· Stan Getz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flowers on the Wall 2:19
- 2 Tequila 2:06
- 3 Mexico 2:14
- 4 Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta El Sol) 2:44
- 5 Hot Toddy 2:12
- 6 Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa 3:10
- 7 Speedy Gonzales 2:36
- 8 Come a Little Bit Closer 2:52
- 9 El Paso 3:10
- 10 La Bamba 2:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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