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Chet Baker in New York

Chet Baker · 1959

51 min · 7 tracks · jazz

Lush, intimate arrangements intertwine with Baker's haunting trumpet, evoking a smoky jazz club ambiance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • smoky club ambiance
  • intimate late-night listening
  • melancholic yet soothing melodies
  • patient, reflective listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • want quick, catchy songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1959, Chet Baker was already an established figure in the jazz scene, having gained fame with his unique sound and style. 'Chet Baker in New York,' his first album recorded after his move to the East Coast, marked a significant shift in his artistic direction amidst a burgeoning career as a bandleader.
Stylistic neighbors
Miles Davis· Bill Evans· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fair Weather 6:55
  • 2 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 7:57
  • 3 Hotel 49 9:52
  • 4 Solar 5:49
  • 5 Blue Thoughts 7:35
  • 6 When Lights Are Low 6:54
  • 7 Soft Winds 6:26

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