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She Was Too Good to Me

Chet Baker · 1974

36 min · 7 tracks · jazz

Chet Baker's soulful trumpet weaves through lush arrangements, blending melancholy with a gentle swing in this intimate jazz exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate late-night listening
  • melancholic reflections on love
  • gentle swing for relaxation
  • soulful trumpet-led moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy soundtracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1974, Chet Baker had experienced a tumultuous career marked by both critical acclaim and personal struggles. 'She Was Too Good to Me' was his first studio album after a period of relative obscurity, representing a significant return to form as he sought to re-establish his place in the jazz world.
Stylistic neighbors
Miles Davis· Bill Evans· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Autumn Leaves 7:06
  • 2 She Was Too Good to Me 4:43
  • 3 Funk in Deep Freeze 6:09
  • 4 Tangerine 5:30
  • 5 With a Song in My Heart 4:07
  • 6 What’ll I Do 3:58
  • 7 It’s You or No One 4:31

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