Chet Baker Quartet featuring Russ Freeman
Russ Freeman · 1953
71 min · 25 tracks · jazz
A nuanced blend of cool jazz harmonies and lyrical improvisation that captures the essence of 1950s West Coast jazz.
Top tracks — play these first
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Isn't It Romantic — As the opening track, this piece showcases the quartet's seamless interplay and sets a sophisticated mood with its lush harmonies and melodic lines.
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The Thrill Is Gone (12" LP take) — This rendition highlights Baker's expressive trumpet playing alongside Freeman's delicate piano accompaniment, embodying the emotional depth characteristic of their collaboration.
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All the Things You Are — This standard is treated with a fresh approach, allowing for intricate improvisation that reveals the musicians' technical prowess and deep understanding of jazz tradition.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Isn't It Romantic 3:30
- 2 The Lamp Is Low 2:33
- 3 This Time the Dream's on Me 2:45
- 4 Maid in Mexico 2:56
- 5 Russ Job 2:55
- 6 Imagination 3:02
- 7 Long Ago and Far Away (10" LP take) 2:15
- 8 Long Ago and Far Away (12" LP take) 2:29
- 9 Carson City Stage 2:38
- 10 Easy to Love 3:11
- 11 Batter Up 2:55
- 12 No Ties (10" LP take) 3:00
- 13 No Ties (12" LP take) 3:00
- 14 All the Things You Are 2:56
- 15 The Thrill Is Gone (10" LP take) 2:47
- 16 The Thrill Is Gone (12" LP take) 2:48
- 17 Band Aid 2:46
- 18 Bea's Flat 3:01
- 19 Moon Love (10" LP take) 3:19
- 20 Moon Love (12" LP take) 3:19
- 21 Happy Little Sunbeam 2:43
- 22 Happy Little Sunbeam (alt. take) 2:45
- 23 I Fall in Love Too Easily 2:06
- 24 Winter Wonderland (78 take) 3:19
- 25 Winter Wonderland (LP take) 2:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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