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Chet Baker & Strings

Chet Baker · 1954

46 min · 15 tracks · jazz

Elegant strings intertwine with Chet Baker's haunting trumpet, creating a lush, romantic jazz soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • romantic evenings by candlelight
  • intimate moments of reflection
  • soothing background for relaxation
  • gentle melodies for quiet nights
  • elegant ambiance for dinner parties

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1954, 'Chet Baker & Strings' marked a high point in Chet Baker's career as he transitioned from a rising star to an established jazz icon. This album followed his successful work with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet and showcased his ability to blend his signature lyrical trumpet style with orchestral arrangements, solidifying his unique voice in jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
Miles Davis· Bill Evans· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Don't Know What Love Is 3:30
  • 2 I'm Thru With Love 2:38
  • 3 Love Walked In 2:57
  • 4 You'd Better Go Now 3:05
  • 5 I Married an Angel 3:36
  • 6 Love 2:38
  • 7 I Love You 2:47
  • 8 What a Diff'rence a Day Makes 2:39
  • 9 Why Shouldn't I? 3:34
  • 10 A Little Duet for Zoot and Chet 2:34
  • 11 The Wind 3:59
  • 12 Trickleydidlier 2:38
  • 13 You Don't Know What Love Is (alternate) 3:32
  • 14 You'd Better Go Now (alternate) 3:08
  • 15 A Little Duet for Zoot and Chet (alternate) 2:40

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata