Chet Baker Sings cover

Chet Baker Sings

Chet Baker · 1954

44 min · 14 tracks · jazz

Soft, melancholic melodies intertwine with Chet Baker's haunting trumpet and intimate vocal delivery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate late-night listening
  • soft melancholic reflections
  • haunting melodies for solitude
  • gentle background for conversation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high energy
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 1, 1954, 'Chet Baker Sings' marked Baker's transition from a respected jazz trumpeter to a renowned vocalist. This album came after a series of successful instrumental records and showcased his unique ability to convey emotion through singing, solidifying his place in the West Coast jazz scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Miles Davis· Bill Evans· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 That Old Feeling 3:03
  • 2 It’s Always You 3:35
  • 3 Like Someone in Love 2:26
  • 4 My Ideal 4:22
  • 5 I’ve Never Been in Love Before 4:29
  • 6 My Buddy 3:19
  • 7 But Not for Me 3:04
  • 8 Time After Time 2:46
  • 9 I Get Along Without You Very Well 2:59
  • 10 My Funny Valentine 2:21
  • 11 There Will Never Be Another You 3:00
  • 12 The Thrill Is Gone 2:51
  • 13 I Fall in Love Too Easily 3:21
  • 14 Look for the Silver Lining 2:39

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata