Chet Baker Quartet • Featuring Russ Freeman

 

Review from AllMusic (by Lindsay Planer):
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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Reseña de AllMusic (por Lindsay Planer):
Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (1998) es un compañero de estudio perfecto para el set de Mosaic Records Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings of Chet Baker With Russ Freeman (1988). Como era costumbre en los discos de jazz de la época, tanto Baker como Freeman están acompañados por un combo diferente en cada fecha. Las figuras destacadas incluyen a Bobby Whitlock (bajo), Joe Mondragon (bajo), Bobby White (bajo), Larry Bunker (batería) y Shelly Manne (batería), de sesiones realizadas aproximadamente en julio y octubre de 1953. Las 25 selecciones aquí presentadas ofrecen abundantes pruebas del extraordinario arte de Baker mientras desarrolla un enfoque interpretativo oscuro pero lírico. Es inmediatamente evidente la sintonía reflexiva entre Baker y el comparativamente discreto Freeman, cuyos comps ayudan a enlazar los respectivos solos. En varios casos notables, como el despreocupado "Isn't It Romantic" o la sincopación ágil de "Maid in Mexico," Freeman establece la melodía, en lugar de ser relegado simplemente a la sección rítmica. Se pueden escuchar ejemplos adicionales y diversos que van desde una sublime lectura de "Imagination" hasta el animado y ágil "All the Things You Are" -- que comienza en progreso. Estos temas sembrarían el catálogo posterior de Baker, convirtiéndose en pilares de su repertorio durante más de 30 años. Un aspecto de Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman que será de considerable interés para coleccionistas y entusiastas acérrimos son tanto las tomas de EP de 10" como las de LP de 12" de "Long Ago and Far Away," "No Ties," "The Thrill Is Gone," "Moon Love" y las versiones de 78 rpm y de larga duración de "Winter Wonderland." Si bien estas interpretaciones han sido publicadas anteriormente, este CD marca la primera vez que se presentan en un solo volumen. Entre otras inclusiones estelares (si no definitivas) se encuentran "Russ Job" y "Bea's Flat" de Freeman, y la única interpretación vocal de Baker en "I Fall in Love Too Easily."
https://www.allmusic.com/album/chet-baker-quartet-featuring-russ-freeman-mw0000197173

Tracks:
1 - Long Ago (And Far Away)
2 - Happy Little Sunbeam
3 - Moon Love
4 - Bea's Flat
5 - No Ties
6 - Band Aid
7 - The Thrill Is Gone
8 - All the Things You Are


Credits:
Chet Baker - Trumpet
Russ Freeman - Piano

Sessions:
July 29 & 30, 1953, Radio Recorders, Hollywood:
Carson Smith - Bass
Larry Bunker - Drums

October 1953, Capitol Studios, Hollywood:
Leroy Vinnegar - Bass
Shelly Manne - Drums

Compositions:
Long Ago (And Far Away) - Ira Gershwin / Jerome Kern
Happy Little Sunbeam - Russ Freeman
Moon Love - Mack David / André Kostelanetz / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Bea's Flat - Russ Freeman
No Ties - Russ Freeman
Band Aid - Russ Freeman
The Thrill Is Gone - Lew Brown / Ray Henderson
All the Things You Are - Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern

Production:
Produced by Richard Bock
Photography: William Claxton
Liner Notes: Pete Welding
Originally issued as Pacific Jazz 10" LP PJLP 6 (1953)

Label: Pacific Jazz PJLP 6 (original 10" LP, 1953)
Pacific Jazz / Blue Note 4931642 (1998 Expanded CD, 25 tracks)
Country: US
Released: 1953 (original LP) / 1998 (Expanded CD)
Genre: Jazz
Style: Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz
Duration: 41:41 (LP) / 71:22 

Sources:
https://www.allmusic.com/album/chet-baker-quartet-featuring-russ-freeman-mw0000197173
https://open.spotify.com/album/4geTTFRvzK7KH60Ji7nwEI
https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/chet-baker-quartet/chet-baker-quartet-featuring-russ-freeman/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Baker_Quartet_featuring_Russ_Freeman

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