Embraceable You (album)


Embraceable You is an album by jazz trumpeter Chet Baker recorded in 1957 but not released on the Pacific Jazz label until 1995. One song, "Trav'lin' Light" was previously released on the album Pretty/Groovy in 1958 but all other tracks were previously unissued.

Reception

Allmusic rated the album with 1½ stars stating "A ballad collection that emphasizes Chet Baker's troubled-romantic vocal style, it's not too surprising that these 1957 recordings remained in the vaults for almost 40 years... While it isn't the place to start, Embraceable You is a fascinating example of why Chet Baker's tragic spirit remains as attractive today as it was in his lifetime".

Track listing

  1. "The Night We Called It a Day" – 2:22
  2. "Little Girl Blue" – 4:33
  3. "Embraceable You" – 2:06
  4. "They All Laughed" – 2:08
  5. "There's a Lull in My Life" – 2:53
  6. "What Is There to Say?" – 3:38
  7. "While My Lady Sleeps" – 2:48
  8. "Forgetful" – 2:35
  9. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" – 2:46
  10. "Come Rain or Come Shine" – 2:07
  11. "On Green Dolphin Street" – 3:07
  12. "Little Girl Blue" – 4:30
  13. "Trav'lin' Light" – 3:09

Personnel