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Gene Norman Presents the Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet and Quartet Featuring Chet Baker

Q: What makes Gene Norman Presents the Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet and Quartet Featuring Chet Baker by Chet Baker notable?

This album is notable for its revival of classic cool jazz elements and features prominent players like Gerry Mulligan, which helps cement its place in the genre's history. While it may not have achieved major commercial success, it has been recognized by enthusiasts for its authentic representation of the era and has contributed to renewed interest in traditional jazz forms during the mid-1990s. By 1996, Chet Baker was revisiting his roots in jazz after years of personal and professional ups and downs. This album marks a significant return to form, showcasing the classic sounds he helped popularize in the 1950s, alongside Gerry Mulligan's innovative arrangements. It serves as both a tribute to his earlier work and a celebration of collaborative jazz artistry.

Chet Baker · 1996

42 min · 14 tracks · jazz

A rich tapestry of cool jazz, blending intricate arrangements with Chet Baker's smooth trumpet and haunting vocals.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of melodic joy
smooth transitions between tracks
relaxed afternoon gathering atmosphere
engaging solos that invite listening

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, immersive pieces
seek high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: By 1996, Chet Baker was revisiting his roots in jazz after years of personal and professional ups and downs. This album marks a significant return to form, showcasing the classic sounds he helped popularize in the 1950s, alongside Gerry Mulligan's innovative arrangements. It serves as both a tribute to his earlier work and a celebration of collaborative jazz artistry.
Stylistic neighbors: Miles Davis· Bill Evans· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

1 Westwood Walk 2:37
2 Simbah 3:01
3 Walkin’ Shoes 3:40
4 Rocker 2:31
5 A Ballad 2:56
6 Taking a Chance on Love 2:53
7 Flash 3:06
8 Ontet 3:20
9 Varsity Drag 2:25
10 Speak Low 2:09
11 Half Nelson 3:03
12 Lady Bird 4:30
13 Love Me or Leave Me 3:17
14 Swing House 3:25

What to play next

Listen next

My Funny Valentine

2001

Go back to

The Legacy, Vol. 1

1995

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