Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (1998) is a perfect studio companion to the Mosaic Records set Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings of Chet Baker With Russ Freeman (1988). As was the custom for jazz platters of the time, both Baker and Freeman are joined by a different combo on each date. The luminaries include Bobby Whitlock (bass), Joe Mondragon (bass), Bobby White (bass), Larry Bunker (drums) and Shelly Manne (drums) from sessions held circa July and October of 1953. The 25 selections here provide copious evidence of Baker's uncanny artistry as he develops a dark, yet lyrical, interpretive approach. Immediately evident is the thoughtful synergy between Baker and the comparatively understated Freeman, whose comps help link the respective solos. In several notable instances, such as the nonchalant "Isn't It Romantic" or the limber syncopation of "Maid in Mexico," Freeman establishes the melody, rather than simply being relegated to the rhythm section. Additional diverse examples can be heard ranging from a sublime reading of "Imagination" to the upbeat and agile "All the Things You Are" -- which commences in progress. These tunes would seed Baker's back catalog of material, becoming staples during his 30-plus-year repertoire. One facet to Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman that will be of considerable interest to collectors and hardcore enthusiasts are both the 10" EP and the 12" LP takes of "Long Ago and Far Away," "No Ties," "The Thrill Is Gone," "Moon Love" and the 78 rpm and long-player version(s) of "Winter Wonderland."While these renderings have been previously issued, this CD marks the first time that they are presented on a single volume. Among other stellar (if not definitive) inclusions are Freeman's "Russ Job," "Bea's Flat" and the sole Baker vocal on "I Fall in Love Too Easily."
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Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (1998) es el complemento perfecto en estudio al álbum de Mosaic Records Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings of Chet Baker With Russ Freeman (1988). Como era habitual en los discos de jazz de la época, tanto Baker como Freeman cuentan con la colaboración de un combo diferente en cada fecha. Entre las luminarias se encuentran Bobby Whitlock (bajo), Joe Mondragon (bajo), Bobby White (bajo), Larry Bunker (batería) y Shelly Manne (batería) en sesiones celebradas entre julio y octubre de 1953. Las 25 selecciones aquí incluidas proporcionan abundantes pruebas del extraordinario talento artístico de Baker, que desarrolla un enfoque interpretativo oscuro, pero lírico. Inmediatamente se hace evidente la sinergia reflexiva entre Baker y el relativamente discreto Freeman, cuyos acompañamientos ayudan a enlazar los respectivos solos. En varios casos notables, como el despreocupado «Isn't It Romantic» o la ágil síncopa de «Maid in Mexico», Freeman establece la melodía, en lugar de limitarse a la sección rítmica. Se pueden escuchar otros ejemplos diversos, que van desde una sublime interpretación de «Imagination» hasta la alegre y ágil «All the Things You Are», que comienza en progreso. Estas melodías sembrarían el catálogo anterior de material de Baker, convirtiéndose en elementos básicos durante sus más de 30 años de repertorio. Un aspecto de Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman que resultará de gran interés para los coleccionistas y los entusiastas incondicionales son las versiones en EP de 10« y LP de 12» de «Long Ago and Far Away», «No Ties», «The Thrill Is Gone» y «Moon Love», así como las versiones en 78 rpm y LP de «Winter Wonderland». Aunque estas interpretaciones ya se han publicado anteriormente, este CD es el primero en reunirlas en un solo volumen. Entre otras inclusiones estelares (si no definitivas) se encuentran «Russ Job» de Freeman, «Bea's Flat» y la única voz de Baker en «I Fall in Love Too Easily».
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1 - Isn't It Romantic?
2 - The Lamp Is Low
3 - This Time The Dream's On Me (Remastered 1997)
4 - Maid In Mexico
5 - Russ Job
6 - Imagination
7 - Long Ago (And Far Away) (10" LP Take)
8 - Long Ago (And Far Away) (12" LP Take)
9 - Carson City Stage
10 - Easy To Love (Remastered 1997)
11 - Batter Up
12 - No Ties (10" LP Take)
13 - No Ties (12" LP Take)
14 - All The Things You Are
15 - The Thrill Is Gone (10" LP Take)
16 - The Thrill Is Gone (12" LP Take)
17 - Band Aid
18 - Bea's Flat
19 - Moon Love (10" LP Take)
20 - Moon Love (12" LP Take / Remastered 1997)
21 - Happy Little Sunbeam
22 - Happy Little Sunbeam (Alternate Take)
23 - I Fall In Love Too Easily (1953 Version)
24 - Winter Wonderland (78 Take)
25 - Winter Wonderland
1953/1998 Blue Note Records
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