Your Favorite Chet Baker Recording

I also don't care much for his vocals.... His horn playing, however, is great. The "Chet" album described by Newbee is a 20-bit analog-mastered album with incredible sound for a 45 yaer old recording

If you enjoyed the play, see if you can find a copy of the documentary film by Bruce Weber titled "Let's Get Lost" which may be the soundtrack recording that Sjorgensen refers to. It is an outstanding film. I think it may be out of print though.

Marco

I'd definitely avoid the stuff he recorded during the twilight of his life. I forgot which CDs those were since I've long tossed them in the closet somewhere. But, I recall his horn playing was distressed even during calm passages while his vocals were interupted with saliva swallowing and audible yammy tongue movements. Not desireable coming from an old guy. However, I love "Lets Get Lost" and some of his earlier works. The self-titled recently remastered "Chet" has some great horns.

Did anyone get the "The Italian Sessions"? I'd like to hear some reviews.

I can't stand Chet Bakers voice and his horn playing isn't much better. YUCHH!!!