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Chet Baker's penultimate session for Riverside -- which was strictly instrumental -- produced an all-star lineup to support him, including jazz heavyweights Pepper Adams, Bill Evans, and Kenny Burrell. Each of them makes important contributions to the session. Adams' baritone sax solo on "Alone Together" is one of the album's high points, while Herbie Mann and Bill Evans make their presence known on several cuts. Baker possessed one of the most melodious trumpets in jazz, compelling in its simplicity. Rarely extending his range above a single octave, he nonetheless had few peers when it came to slow, romantic ballads, which make up the playlist here. His characteristically soft approach is heard to good effect on "It Never Entered My Mind," where he works with the guitar of Kenny Burrell. Burrell and Baker also collaborate on a moving rendition of "September Song." Chet is a good place to hear Baker's special way with the horn, and is made even more attractive with the presence and contributions of top jazz artists. Review by Dave Nathan for Allmusic Guide User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
Alone Together
Chet Baker
How High the Moon
Chet Baker
It Never Entered My Mind
Chet Baker
'tis Autumn
Chet Baker
If You Could See Me Now
Chet Baker
September Song
Chet Baker
You'd Be so Nice to Come Home To
Chet Baker
Time On My Hands
Chet Baker
You and the Night and the Music
Chet Baker