Chet Baker Sings And Plays (Remastered 2004) cover

Chet Baker Sings And Plays (Remastered 2004)

Chet Baker · 2004

37 min · 11 tracks · jazz

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

66 /100
Alpine
Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

Baker's blend of soft vocals and muted trumpet creates an intimate jazz experience that stands out in its era.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of soft dynamics, with Baker's trumpet and vocals often intertwining in a call-and-response manner.
  • Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, creating a relaxed atmosphere throughout the record.
  • Several songs include subtle harmonic shifts that enhance the emotional delivery of the lyrics without overwhelming the listener.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Let's Get Lost 3:43
  • 2 This Is Always 3:06
  • 3 Long Ago (And Far Away) 3:57
  • 4 Someone To Watch Over Me 3:01
  • 5 Just Friends 2:43
  • 6 I Wish I Knew 3:59
  • 7 Daybreak (Vocal) 2:41
  • 8 You Don't Know What Love Is 4:50
  • 9 Grey December 3:41
  • 10 I Remember You 3:15
  • 11 Let's Get Lost (Alternate Take) 2:57

Reference: MusicBrainz