Chet Is Back! cover

Chet Is Back!

Chet Baker · 1962

36 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A lush blend of cool jazz sophistication and heartfelt emotion, showcasing Baker's signature trumpet style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt emotional trumpet solos
  • for intimate evenings
  • smooth transitions between tracks
  • melodic explorations of nostalgia

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy music
  • prefer fast-paced listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1962, 'Chet Is Back!' marks Chet Baker's return to the jazz scene after a turbulent period marked by personal struggles. This album served as a significant follow-up to his earlier works, positioning him firmly within the West Coast jazz movement and reestablishing his reputation as a leading figure in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Miles Davis· Bill Evans· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Well, You Needn’t 6:25
  • 2 These Foolish Things 4:59
  • 3 Star Eyes 7:01
  • 4 Over the Rainbow 3:31
  • 5 Pent-Up House 6:55
  • 6 Blues in the Closet 7:45

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