Ballads for Two
Chet Baker · 1979
37 min · 7 tracks · jazz
Chet Baker's smooth trumpet melodies intertwine with intimate, languorous ballads that evoke deep emotional resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of quiet reflection
- smooth melodies for late nights
- emotional resonance in every note
- gentle pacing for relaxed listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1979, 'Ballads for Two' arrived during a period of Chet Baker's artistic revival after years of personal struggles. This album showcased his return to recording and performing, highlighting a mature sound that combined his signature trumpet style with lush arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Bill Evans· Stan Getz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Bossa 3:48
- 2 Five Years Ago 3:48
- 3 Why Shouldn't You Cry 4:42
- 4 Dessert 7:00
- 5 Softly as in a Morning Sunrise 6:08
- 6 You Don't Know What Love Is 7:52
- 7 Waltz for Susan 3:51
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