Few musicians have captured the romance, melancholy and intimacy of jazz quite like Chet Baker. Chet Baker Sings Vol. 2 brings together 14 beautiful vocal performances from one of jazz's most distinctive voices, showcasing the understated elegance that made Baker an icon of West Coast cool.
Featuring timeless standards including Let's Get Lost, Just Friends, Everything Happens to Me and I Fall in Love Too Easily, this collection is essential listening for admirers of vocal jazz and the effortlessly intimate sound of Chet Baker.
Following the success of his landmark 1954 album Chet Baker Sings, Baker continued to explore his remarkable gifts as both a vocalist and trumpeter, recording an extraordinary collection of standards throughout the 1950s and early 1960s.
Vol. 2 gathers 14 performances absent from that original album, revealing the extraordinary tenderness and emotional honesty of Baker's singing.
His soft, conversational delivery and instinctive sense of phrasing bring a deeply personal quality to familiar melodies. Whether interpreting the wistful You Don't Know What Love Is or the timeless I Remember You, Baker communicates an emotional depth that few singers could match.
Accompanied by outstanding musicians including Russ Freeman, Kenny Drew, Bobby Timmons and Bud Shank, these recordings capture the lyrical beauty and relaxed sophistication of the cool jazz era.
Presented as a limited-edition 180g vinyl LP on Valentine Records, this collection brings together some of Baker's most memorable vocal recordings in a beautifully curated package.
A wonderful addition to any jazz vinyl collection, particularly for listeners discovering Baker's vocal recordings beyond his celebrated debut.
Originally recorded between 1953 and 1962, these performances represent an important period in Baker's career, when his distinctive vocal style became as celebrated as his trumpet playing.
This 2022 Valentine Records edition features 14 classic recordings on heavyweight 180g vinyl, presenting a complementary collection to the original Chet Baker Sings.
Side A
Let's Get Lost
Line for Lyons
Just Friends
I Remember You
Long Ago and Far Away
While My Lady Sleeps
Let Me Be Loved
Side B
Chetty's Lullaby
Everything Happens to Me
You Don't Know What Love Is
They All Laughed
Old Devil Moon
I Fall in Love Too Easily (1953 Single Version)
Grey December
Chet Baker – Vocals, Trumpet
Featuring musicians across the various recording sessions, including:
Russ Freeman – Piano
Kenny Drew – Piano
Bobby Timmons – Piano
Carson Smith – Double Bass
Sam Jones – Double Bass
George Morrow – Double Bass
Bob Neel – Drums
Philly Joe Jones – Drums
Shelly Manne – Drums
Phil Urso – Tenor Saxophone
Bud Shank – Alto Saxophone, Flute
Additional musicians and orchestral arrangements feature throughout the collection.
Artist: Chet Baker
Album: Chet Baker Sings Vol. 2
Label: Valentine Records
Catalogue Number: 896701
Barcode: 8436563183799
Release Date: 16 September 2022
Original Recording Years: 1953–1962
Format: 180g Vinyl LP
Edition: Limited Edition
Packaging: Single LP
Genre: Cool Jazz / Vocal Jazz / West Coast Jazz
Condition: New
Selected by Taras Jazz Records — an independent UK jazz specialist, curating essential recordings and exciting new sounds in jazz.
Few musicians have captured the romance, melancholy and intimacy of jazz quite like Chet Baker. Chet Baker Sings Vol. 2 brings together 14 beautiful vocal performances from one of jazz's most distinctive voices, showcasing the understated elegance that made Baker an icon of West Coast cool.
Featuring timeless standards including Let's Get Lost, Just Friends, Everything Happens to Me and I Fall in Love Too Easily, this collection is essential listening for admirers of vocal jazz and the effortlessly intimate sound of Chet Baker.
Following the success of his landmark 1954 album Chet Baker Sings, Baker continued to explore his remarkable gifts as both a vocalist and trumpeter, recording an extraordinary collection of standards throughout the 1950s and early 1960s.
Vol. 2 gathers 14 performances absent from that original album, revealing the extraordinary tenderness and emotional honesty of Baker's singing.
His soft, conversational delivery and instinctive sense of phrasing bring a deeply personal quality to familiar melodies. Whether interpreting the wistful You Don't Know What Love Is or the timeless I Remember You, Baker communicates an emotional depth that few singers could match.
Accompanied by outstanding musicians including Russ Freeman, Kenny Drew, Bobby Timmons and Bud Shank, these recordings capture the lyrical beauty and relaxed sophistication of the cool jazz era.
Presented as a limited-edition 180g vinyl LP on Valentine Records, this collection brings together some of Baker's most memorable vocal recordings in a beautifully curated package.
A wonderful addition to any jazz vinyl collection, particularly for listeners discovering Baker's vocal recordings beyond his celebrated debut.
Originally recorded between 1953 and 1962, these performances represent an important period in Baker's career, when his distinctive vocal style became as celebrated as his trumpet playing.
This 2022 Valentine Records edition features 14 classic recordings on heavyweight 180g vinyl, presenting a complementary collection to the original Chet Baker Sings.
Side A
Let's Get Lost
Line for Lyons
Just Friends
I Remember You
Long Ago and Far Away
While My Lady Sleeps
Let Me Be Loved
Side B
Chetty's Lullaby
Everything Happens to Me
You Don't Know What Love Is
They All Laughed
Old Devil Moon
I Fall in Love Too Easily (1953 Single Version)
Grey December
Chet Baker – Vocals, Trumpet
Featuring musicians across the various recording sessions, including:
Russ Freeman – Piano
Kenny Drew – Piano
Bobby Timmons – Piano
Carson Smith – Double Bass
Sam Jones – Double Bass
George Morrow – Double Bass
Bob Neel – Drums
Philly Joe Jones – Drums
Shelly Manne – Drums
Phil Urso – Tenor Saxophone
Bud Shank – Alto Saxophone, Flute
Additional musicians and orchestral arrangements feature throughout the collection.
Artist: Chet Baker
Album: Chet Baker Sings Vol. 2
Label: Valentine Records
Catalogue Number: 896701
Barcode: 8436563183799
Release Date: 16 September 2022
Original Recording Years: 1953–1962
Format: 180g Vinyl LP
Edition: Limited Edition
Packaging: Single LP
Genre: Cool Jazz / Vocal Jazz / West Coast Jazz
Condition: New
Selected by Taras Jazz Records — an independent UK jazz specialist, curating essential recordings and exciting new sounds in jazz.
