The Trumpet Artistry of Chet Baker
The Trumpet Artistry of Chet Baker is an album by jazz trumpeter Chet Baker recorded in 1953 and 1954 and released on the Pacific Jazz label. The album compiles tracks previously released on the 1954 10 inch LP Chet Baker Sextet along with previously unissued recordings.
Reception
Allmusic rated the album with 3 stars stating "This well-rounded LP features the very popular trumpeter in his early days... those listeners running across this LP will find it a perfect introduction to the music of the early Chet Baker".Track listing
- "I'm Glad There Is You" - 3:10
- "Moon Love" - 3:15
- "Moonlight Becomes You" - 3:24
- "Imagination" - 3:01
- "Little Man, You've Had a Busy Day" - 4:44
- "Goodbye" - 3:50
- "All the Things You Are" - 2:57
- "No Ties" - 3:01
- "Happy Little Sunbeam" - 2:45
- "Bea's Flat" - 2:58
- "Russ Job" - 2:54
- "Tommy Hawk" - 3:39
- Recorded in Los Angeles on July 29 & 30, 1953, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood on October 3, 1953, at Capitol Studios in Hollywood on December 22, 1953 and in Los Angeles on September 9, 1954 and September 15, 1954