Chet Baker discography

This article contains the discography of the American jazz trumpeter and singer Chet Baker. His most productive period was arguably for Pacific Records during the 1950s, which included his first vocal recordings.

Discography

Pacific Jazz/World Pacific

  • 1953: This Time the Dream's on Me: Chet Baker Quartet Live, Vol. 1 (2000)
  • 1953: The Chet Baker Quartet (1953) with Russ Freeman
  • 1953: Chet Baker Quartet featuring Russ Freeman (1953)
  • 1953: Chet Baker Ensemble (1953)
  • 1953-54: West Coast Live (1997) with Stan Getz
  • 1954: Out of Nowhere: Chet Baker Quartet Live, Vol. 2 (2001)
  • 1954: My Old Flame: Chet Baker Quartet Live, Vol. 3 (2001)
  • 1954: Chet Baker Sings (1954)
  • 1954: Chet Baker Sextet (1954)
  • 1953-54: The Trumpet Artistry of Chet Baker (1955)
  • 1954: Jazz at Ann Arbor (1954)
  • 1953-55: Grey December (1992)
  • 1955: Chet Baker Sings and Plays (1955) with Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings
  • 1955: Chet Baker in Europe (1955) - this album is sub-titled A Jazz Tour of the NATO Countries
  • 1956: Chet Baker & Crew (1957)
  • 1956: The Route (1989) with Art Pepper
  • 1956: Chet Baker Big Band (1956)
  • 1956: Playboys (1956) with Art Pepper – also released as Picture of Heath
  • 1956: Quartet: Russ Freeman/Chet Baker (1957)
  • 1953-57: Pretty/Groovy (World Pacific, 1958)
  • 1957: Embraceable You (1995)
  • 1965: A Taste of Tequila (World Pacific, 1966) with The Mariachi Brass
  • 1966: Hats Off (World Pacific, 1966) with The Mariachi Brass
  • 1966: Quietly There (World Pacific, 1966) with the Carmel Strings
  • 1966: Double-Shot (World Pacific, 1966) with The Mariachi Brass
  • 1966: Into My Life (World Pacific, 1966) with the Carmel Strings
  • 1966: In The Mood (World Pacific, 1966) with The Mariachi Brass[1]

Barclay/EmArcy

  • Chet Baker Quartet (1955) – also known as Rondette
  • Chet Baker Quartet (1955) – also known as Summertime
  • Chet Baker and His Quintet with Bobby Jaspar (1956) – also known as Alone Together
  • Chet in Paris, Vol. 1: Featuring Dick Twardzik (EmArcy, 1988) – recorded in 1955
  • Chet in Paris, Vol. 2: Everything Happens to Me (EmArcy, 1988) – recorded in 1955
  • Chet in Paris, Vol. 3: Cheryl (EmArcy, 1988) – recorded in 1955–56
  • Chet in Paris, Vol. 4: Alternate Takes (EmArcy, 1988) – recorded in 1955–56. this series has been sub-titled...The Complete Barclay Recordings of Chet Baker.

Riverside/Jazzland

Prestige

SteepleChase

  • The Touch of Your Lips (1979) - with Doug Raney, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
  • No Problem (1979) - with Duke Jordan
  • Daybreak (1979) - with Doug Raney, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
  • This Is Always (1979 [1982]) - with Doug Raney, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
  • Someday My Prince Will Come (1979 [1983]) - with Doug Raney, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
  • Diane (1985) - with Paul Bley
  • When Sunny Gets Blue (1986)

Enja

  • Oh You Crazy Moon (1978 [2003])
  • Peace (1982)
  • Strollin' (1986) - with Philip Catherine, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse
  • My Favourite Songs: The Last Great Concert (1988)
  • Straight from the Heart: The Great Last Concert, Vol. 2 (1990)
  • The Last Great Concert: My Favourite Songs, Vols. 1 & 2 (1988)

Circle

  • Night Bird (1980)
  • Tune Up (1980 [1981])
  • My Funny Valentine (1980 [1981])
  • Round Midnight (1980 [1982])
  • In Your Own Sweet Way (1980 [1983])
  • Just Friends: Chet Baker Live in the Subway Club (1980 [1984])
  • I Remember You (1980 [1984])
  • Conception (1980 [1985]) - with Karl Ratzer
  • Down: Chet Baker Live in the Subway Club (1980 [1988])
  • It Never Entered My Mind (1980 [1990])

Timeless

  • Everything Happens To Me (1983) - with Kirk Lightsey Trio
  • Mr. B (1983)
  • Chet Baker Sings Again (1985)
  • There'll Never Be Another You (1985 [1997]) - with Philip Catherine
  • As Time Goes By (1986) - note: this album is sub-titled Love Songs
  • Cool Cat (1986 [1989]) - note: this album is sub-titled Chet Baker Plays, Chet Baker Sings
  • Farewell (1988)
  • Live in Rosenheim (1988)
  • Heartbreak: Chet Baker With Strings (1991)

Fresh Sound

Philology

  • Haig '53: The Other Piano Less Quartet (1953 [1996]) - with Stan Getz
  • In Europe, 1955 (1955 [1991])
  • A Trumpet for the Sky: Club 21, Paris - Vols. 1 & 2 (1983 [1993])
  • Live from the Moonlight (1985 [1988])
  • A Night at the Shalimar Club (1987 [1991])
  • Little Girl Blue (1988) - with the Space Jazz Trio

Other labels

As sideman

With Stan Getz

With Jim Hall

With Gerry Mulligan

With Art Pepper

  • The Artistry of Pepper (Pacific Jazz, 1962)
  • Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers & Others (Pacific Jazz, 1978)

With Bud Shank

  • Michelle (World Pacific, 1966)
  • California Dreamin' (World Pacific, 1966)
  • Brazil! Brazil! Brazil! (World Pacific, 1966)
  • Magical Mystery (World Pacific, 1968)

With others

References

  1. ^ "Chet Baker Discography." Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  2. ^ Jones, Janice L. (1992-05-30). "Jazz Artists Are Going in New Directions : Composer: Internationally known Rique Pantoja, who plays in San Juan Capistrano tonight, works toward wider fame in the U.S." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  3. ^ Friedwald, By Will. "'In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album' by Chet Baker and Jack Sheldon Review: Trumpeters in Tandem". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-04-21.

External links

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  • Oh You Crazy Moon (1978 [2003])
  • Peace (1982)
  • Strollin' (1985)
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  • Let's Get Lost (1988)
  • Born to Be Blue (2015)
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