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Boppin' with the Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker · 1967

40 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of cool jazz and West Coast rhythms delivered with Baker's signature lyrical trumpet style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant afternoon gathering energy
  • lyrical melodies for relaxed moments
  • subtle emotional depth in sound
  • swinging rhythms for lighthearted vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
  • seek intense, dramatic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1967, Chet Baker was experiencing a significant resurgence in his career after battling personal challenges and addiction. 'Boppin' with the Chet Baker Quintet' marked his return to recording as a bandleader, showcasing a new ensemble and reaffirming his place in the jazz scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Miles Davis· Bill Evans· Stan Getz

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Go-Go 4:32
  • 2 Lament for the Living 7:00
  • 3 Pot Luck 8:14
  • 4 Bud’s Blues 6:17
  • 5 Romas 6:52
  • 6 On a Misty Night 7:33

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