With Chet Baker & Friends [Import]

With Chet Baker & Friends [Import]

ASIN: B00007M9KT

Track Listings

1. Bernie's Tune

2. Lullaby Of The Leaves

3. Carioca

4. Line For Lyons

5. Bark For Barksdale

6. My Funny Valintine

7. Aren't You Glad You're You?

8. Nights At The Turntable

9. Soft Shoes

10. Walkin' Shoes

11. Utter Chaos

12. Get Happy

13. She Didn't Say Yes, She Didn't Say No

14. Jeru

15. Rocker

16. Bop City

17. Crossing The Channel

18. Glold Rush

19. So What

20. Broadway

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Includes Approximately 70 Minutes of Quality Music and is Presented in a Well-designed Digipack with a Booklet Full of Information About Each Track.

Tracks:

Get Happy
'S Wonderful
Godchild
Dinah
She Didn't Say Yes, She Didn't Say No
Bernie's Tune
Lullaby Of The Leaves
Utter Chaos #1
Aren't You Glad You're You
Frenesi
Nights At The Turnstable
Freeway
Soft Shoe
Walkin' Shoes
Aren't You Glad You're You
Get Happy
Poinciana
Godchild
Makin' Whoopee
Cherry
Motel
Carson City Stage

Tracks:

My Old Flame
Love Me Or Leave Me (Alternate Take)
Love Me Or Leave Me
Swinghouse (10in LP Take)
Swinghouse (12in LP Take)
Jeru
Utter Chaos #2
Darn That Dream
Darn That Dream (Alternate Take)
I May Be Wrong (12in LP Take)
I May Be Wrong (10in LP Take)
I'm Beginning To See The Light (10in LP Take)
I'm Beginning To See The Light (12in LP Take)
The Nearness Of You
Tea For Two
Five Brothers
I Can't Get Started
Ide's Side
Funhouse
My Funny Valentine

Amazon.com essential recording

Gerry Mulligan's off-the-bandstand relationship with Chet Baker could never be considered amiable, but once the two West Coast bad boys picked up the horns, everything was sweetness and light, though often underscored by a subtle and sweet tension. That's never been more apparent than on The Original Quartet with Chet Baker, a limited- edition, two-CD set (42 tracks!) that compiles the group's entire Pacific Jazz output (with the exception of their collaborations with Lee Konitz, available on Konitz Meets Mulligan. As the band that defined the swinging and sophisto West Coast sound, these Mulligan/Baker sides are laid-back but also sly and cerebral. While the rhythm section (bassists include Red Mitchell, Joe Mondragon, Bob Whitlock, and Carson Smith; drums were brushed by Chico Hamilton and Larry Bunker) lays back and affords the horns plenty of room, Baker and Mulligan circle each other like boxers one moment, lovers the next. It's a dance you don't want to miss. --S. Duda

Album Description

The pianoless Gerry Mulligan Quartet, which launched the careers of Mulligan, Chet Baker and Chico Hamilton, lasted only one year (June of '52-'53). These two remastered CDs cover all 42 tracks that the quartet recorded for Pacific Jazz in that one year in which the band invented itself, evolved, hit the big time and then disappeared. Recorded live at the Haig and in various studios, this music is essential modern jazz.

Customer Reviews:

A Cornerstone of Modern Jazz.......2006-05-31

The quartet that baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan formed with trumpeter Chet Baker in Los Angeles in 1952 enjoyed considerable popular success during its single year of existence; but as this complete collection of the band's Pacific Jazz sides proves, flash in this case had a solid grounding in substance. The simple - if decidedly unorthodox - decision not to employ a piano, thereby eliminating his harmonic center, pushed Mulligan to the very forefront of jazz's postwar development, and resulted in some of the most sparkling and tuneful performances in the history of the genre.
Starting with the leader's very first (pre-Baker) California recordings, GERRY MULLIGAN QUARTET traces the rapid evolution of this gifted group's sound, sensibility and personnel (An early version of the unit included a pianist but no drummer!), allowing listeners to share in the excitement these young men must have felt as they recorded three-minute masterpieces like "Lullaby of the Leaves" and "Soft Shoe" - pivotal works which sound as fresh, and dare I say it as important, today as they ever could have in their own era. Oft-covered warhorses "Makin' Whoopee," "My Old Flame" and "Darn that Dream" get spectacular makeovers here - the last in two different versions from which I defy anyone to pick a favorite. The live sets which made Mulligan's and Baker's reputations are well represented too, with bouncers like "Poinciana" balanced by such moody classics as "My Funny Valentine" and Mulligan's own "Funhouse." It's all here.
...Well, almost all. Those duly enchanted by this generous collection should seek out OJC's GERRY MULLIGAN QUARTET/CHUBBY JACKSON BIG BAND disc, REUNION and KONITZ MEETS MULLIGAN for more of these major musicians' efforts; all are well worth it.

Stunningly good.......2005-08-24

I wasn't very familiar with either Gerry Mulligan or Chet Baker when I bought this CD. Jazz is a relatively new interest for me, and I'm still feeling my way around. The overwhelmingly positive reviews sold me, though, and I decided to pick this one up. I'm *so* glad I did.

It's always a pleasure to hear such talented instrumentalists working together, but this CD takes it to another level entirely. You can almost feel the energy crackling between Mulligan and Baker when they play off each other's riffs. It's just amazing stuff. Whenever I play these CDs, I end up playing them a second time, and a third, and a fourth.

Get this set. You will not be disappointed.

Absolute beauty.......2005-03-07

I don't know if I should even attempt to compose a review for this release. I'm not certain I could even approach anything resembling "justice" for it. I'm sure I'll fall far short. But, that aside, here goes.

This cd, as my title indicates, is absolutely beautiful. To start, I would recommend getting this cd along with "Chet with Russ Freeman" and the Chet Baker/Art Pepper release that was once known as "Playboys" when on Capitol Records that is now called "Picture of Heath" in it's reissued form. These three releases combined make for a great combination/trilogy.

That said, this cd is fantastic. It captures Chet, and Mulligan, in their infancy, right on the cusp of what was to come. You can still hear the naivete in Chet's playing and while it's not as great as his "Chet" cd (which is absolutely, hands-down, my all-time favorite), it is just as magical. Just in a different way. This is the absolute epitome of the "West Coast Vibe." And, now, for me living here in Miami Beach and having left my home of San Francisco (where I lived for over 25 years), it brings back many, many memories of being very young, slaving away at menial jobs to go spend all my money at record stores to pick up jazz lp's (yes, lp's). All my minimum wage earnings went to Chet, Pepper, Getz, Garland, Mitchell, Adderly, Miles, MJQ, Monk, Webster, Hawkins, Milt, etc, etc, etc. Then, I'd take them home, cherish them, make mix tapes, and then hit the PCH or the city streets in my Ford Falcon with this as my company.

That's the truth. A bit of a diversion from a "review" of this cd, but it kind of, kind of, catches a vibe about this cd that, if you can at all dig what I'm saying (and hopefully, if you're checking out this release anyway - you're a soul I can relate to and CAN catch my drift), then you can get this vibe. But, if you know anything about this scene, then you know what I mean anyway. This is fluid, soul-touching stuff. If it needs any explanation, chances are there isn't anyone who can really explain it to you, nor anyone who would want to, and this is probably something you'd never get. But, it probably won't need explaining. You get this, you put it in, you close your eyes, you'll know. Top down, sunny day or rain on window pane with your heart full of sadness. Oddly, it fits both 'cause I've tried it. But just do yourself a favor and pick this baby up, along with the others I mentioned. You will be glad you did.

Baritone Sax and Baker Horn.......2001-02-06

It does not take many words to tell you that these 2 CD's have the great and unique deep baritone sax along with that smooth horn of Chet Baker to make a winning combo. Buy it. You'll like it. You'll love it. There's some pretty nifty drum work on some tracks as well.

Great Jazz.......2000-03-01

This set is the best I have ever heard from Gerry Mulligan or Chet Baker. They started as musicians just trying to make names for themselves, and they definitely succeeded. If you are looking for a lot of well-known tunes, I have to warn you, these CD's don't have a whole lot. It makes up with style and great harmonies and melodies. Whether it's Mulligan blowing out his great sound into genius solos or Baker playing a melody with Mulligan on a harmony or countermelody, these CD's don't have any bad songs. The rhythym sections change throughout the album, as do the years they're from, but the purity of the cool jazz stays the same. I would highly recommend this to any fans of Mulligan, Baker, cool jazz, or to any jazz listeners who want to hear a wonderful collaboration between two great musicians.

The Best of the Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker

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More fun with every listening...
Maybe the (sorry) essental jazz cd of the Fifties
If you only invest in one Mulligan/Baker album . . .
Classical recordings; essential listening for the jazz-fan
Doing good

The Best of the Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker
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More fun with every listening..........2007-06-29

This CD gives us 14 relatively short tunes, featuring the baritone sax of Mulligan and the trumpet (sans vocals) of Baker, recorded in 1952-53, and one reunion effort from 1957. The first five, from '52, are the least interesting. It seems to me it took Gerry and Chet a half-year to figure out how to play together and separately, what arrangements worked best for their piano-less quartet, and what songs inspired both of them to blow their best. Then comes nine performances from 1953 which are uniformly wonderful, especially the more familiar songs such as "Makin' Whoopee" and "My Old Flame", "Love Me or Leave Me" and "Darn That Dream" and of course, "My Funny Valentine" which went on to be Chet's theme song of sorts. While I have other Baker CD's I like even better, this one rewards repeat plays. I only own one other Mulligan disc, "Two of a Kind" with Paul Desmond, and that one, a studio project which does not work out totally well, does not show off Gerry quite like his own quartet did. If you are a fan of classic jazz, this represents the early '50's West Coast Cool Jazz category quite well.

Maybe the (sorry) essental jazz cd of the Fifties.......2004-07-26

I had been a Baker fan for a few years, and liked GM too, but in my ignorance, I'd never lighted upon this cd until reading James Gavin's wonderful (Deep in a Dream) Baker biography. How one of the most despicable characters in music history could have made such beautiful music is beyond me (and, as he admits, beyond Gavin, too), but by god: Chet Baker had an extraordinary gift which, when combined with the enormous talents of his fellow heroin-addict Mulligan, created a spectacular collaboration on this once-in-a-lifetime cd.

When you read in Gavin's book about the trials and tribulations that Mulligan/Baker were going through in LA as these tracks were being laid down -- Mulligan's conviction and incarceration for possession, remember, ended the quartet's existence, although Chet Baker would make up for not-so-lost time with long stretches in the slammer himself in the years ahead -- it is utterly remarkable that these two lost-in-space cadets got together long enough to do something this remarkable!

If there is a better rendition of Valentine, anywhere, please let me know. In the meantime, Mulligan w/Baker may be the single most essential Fifties jazz cd any novice to the field must buy -- and buy now.

This was where Baker, btw, cut his Funny Valentine chops -- he recorded, methinks, thirty or so versions, at least, of his signature piece -- and anyone who can listen to the magnificent interplay on this cd between two of the greatest of jazz greats who, in 1952-54, had no idea either of them was going anywhere, besides to prison, will make strong men crumble, women weep, and children stand up and pay attention.... k

If you only invest in one Mulligan/Baker album . . ........2001-12-17

. . . this is THE one.

Frankly, it's hard to imagine a partnership of two individuals less likely to succeed: Mulligan, New York-raised, formally trained, tall, fair-haired, his theoretician's instincts already refined by years in several influential late-40s big bands and a successful collaboration with Gil Evans/Miles Davis; Baker, on the other hand, a man who would come to be termed "jazz's 'dark angel," southwest-born and bred, largely self-taught and instinctive in his approach to music, a "problem child" virtually from birth.

The traits they shared were largely negative: histories of drug abuse and an inability to deal with their "inner demons," lousy tempers, and an incredible talent for fatally sabotaging their personal relationships, intellectual impatience versus an inbred inferiority complex. Even their "instrumental philosophies" were at variance; Mulligan was prone to treat his baritone sax almost as a tenor -- or even alto -- in his approach, while Chet Baker consistently seemed to eschew the arrogant brassiness of most trumpeters of his (or, for that matter, the current) era.

Try to imagine these guys "hanging out" together, or -- a bold leap of imagination -- at a barbecue with their families of the moment. Never mind; it never happened.

What did happen -- thankfully -- is that, for eleven months in the early '50s, playing night after night at The Haig in L.A., Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker found common cause -- a lingua franca -- in the music they made together, and in the sound they helped to develop (the so-called "West Coast" or "cool jazz" school), as here memorialized in a selection of remasterings from original Pacific Jazz 78 rpm singles.

There's a very obvious dynamic presented in the selections herein: That, whatever their relationship may have otherwise been (and by all accounts it was, to say the least, rancorous), as soon as they hit the bandstand -- or the recording studio -- they gave themselves over to the music and found themselves uncannily on the same wavelength. The pull of this common wavelength, by the way, is demonstrated in this collection by the inclusion of "Festive Minor," which they performed together at an abortive 'reunion' six or so years after they had gone their separate ways; nonetheless, it shows that they were still capable of finding that common language. And celebrating together.

If you're unfamiliar with the "Gerry Mulligan Quartet Featuring Chet Baker" (as they were originally billed), particularly if your interest was only recently sparked by a couple of selections from "L.A. Confidential" (both of which --"The Lady Is A Tramp" and "Makin' Whoopee" -- are featured here), this is the CD to start with. Your investment's minimal, the rewards will be great. PLUS . . . if you never go on to pick up the other two Mulligan/Baker CDs currently available (although I suspect you will), you'll still have a solid understanding of their collaboration and its contribution to jazz.

Classical recordings; essential listening for the jazz-fan.......2001-09-25

It is difficult to imagine a serious collection of jazz recordings in which this quartet is not represented. The only quarrel one might have with this CD is that it is not as complete as one would like - but it is, nonetheless, representative, and the music remains irresistibly attractive: fresh, melodious, engaging, original (not least in its orchestration). As Mulligan himself was the first to admit, the idea of a jazz band without piano was not, by itself, new. But the way THIS band was composed and worked certainly WAS new. The interplay between Mulligan and Baker was highly successful, and "made up" for what to some might seem an odd "omission" of a piano, as the baritone and trumpet were very much used as two beautifully interwoven voices. The overall effect was highly spontaneous and inspirational, though these days one would like to hear longer solos (which could not, then, be provided.) Both Mulligan and Baker played great improvised solos, even if short; Baker was probably never more appealing to listen to than in those early years, whether lyrical or crisply fiery, though he still produced good music afterwards. Mulligan changed - in particular, grew more "robust" and venturesome in later years - but did not necessarily play better than he does on these tracks. The other musicians provided excellent backing. This music will not date, even though it is clearly of its time - indeed, provided a milestone, and a sensation, when it was first released.

Doing good.......2000-04-29

This album, containing some of the most well-known Mulligan/Baker numbers, sure is doing good. The spontaneous music created by these two extremely gifted men is so timeless and has such a great deal of classic elegance, many people appreciate that, and there seems to be a bit of a sales boom for their music at the beginning of this new millenium.

Respect is due for these two forefathers of the Cool Jazz movement, and there is nothing bad to say about this album. But if I was going to buy only one album by the Mulligan/Baker quartet, it wouldn't be this one, but the Gerry Mulligan - The Original Quartet With Chet Baker (2CD), where the music is just as fine, and there is more than twice as much of it!

Diane: Chet Baker and Paul Bley
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understated, laid back, lovely

Chet & Paul show how it's done.

Late Night Chet

some of the finest late-period Chet

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understated, laid back, lovely.......2007-02-18

This album creeps up on you. Its quiet, soulful melodies get me nodding my head and feeling mellow, and I like it more on each replaying. Highly recommended.

Chet & Paul show how it's done........2007-01-14

Masterful display of trumpet and piano standards, played by the soulful Chet Baker, beautifully enhanced by Paul Bley's sumptuous voicings.
Miss it at your peril...

Late Night Chet.......2005-12-11

For those who are looking for a collection of smokey late night ballads by Chet Baker, this is the CD to pick up. It's a stripped down duet collection of just piano and trumpet. Cool jazz for the night owl!

some of the finest late-period Chet.......2002-07-06

A great combination, a very fluid piano style with the
emotionally naked expression by Chet.
Beautifully recorded too, you hear the wonderful sound of Chet's trumpet.

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Gorgeous, under-rated album by Chet!!

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Gorgeous, under-rated album by Chet!!.......2005-07-18

This is a very under-rated album. The complaints are that the strings are too syrupy, yet one of Chet's most critically successful albums was Chet With Strings. This album is just as good as that one or Grey December, which also has strings. In fact, while all the songs are very good, it's worth buying just for Sammy Cahn's "I Should Care", Chet playing the BEST version of that song I have ever heard, with a GREAT string arrangement!! If you like Chet, even casually, you can't go wrong with this charming album.

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The music may be great, but the transfers.......
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An excellent CD.......2005-03-01

This July 1956, date brought Baker and alto saxophonist Art Pepper together, with the results being a superb jazz session. "Tynan time" is a neat tune taken up-tempo--just right. Richie Kamuca is the tenorman on the date, and he is featured on "If I should lose you," another highlight on the CD. This was West Coast jazz at its finest. Highly recommended.

The music may be great, but the transfers..............2005-01-17

This disc was done in 89' so the matter of good remastering and CD transfers was just in it's early stages. What does this mean? Muddy mids and highs, a lack of clarity and fidelity. The best thing to do is purchace a JP import, as they care more about such matters; usually they lease the tapes for limited ed. releases. jb

Chet & Art in Top Form.......2000-07-21

This isn't my favorite Chet Baker recording but it is a good one and significant that it's one of the few with Art Pepper, another cornerstone of the west coast sound pioneered in the 1950's. The mix of tunes includes some ballads and up tempo stuff as well as a mix or standards and original compositions (or at least some "new" standards from the "California cool" library). Pepper's very fluid here and Baker is good but not in peak form, certainly not as melodic or inventive as in some of his Mulligan collaborations but he holds your interest. If you're a fan of the west coast genre, this should be in your library.

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Has some great moments
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Has some great moments.......2001-09-26

The original famous Mulligan-Baker quartet consisting of the two horns plus bass and drums, but without piano, lasted for only a year (from late 1952 to late 1953). It was a huge sensation in its day, and still sounds completely fresh and engaging now. This 1974 recording is certainly interesting given that for over twenty years Mulligan and Baker had gone their separate ways. Both solo to great effect here, especially Mulligan, who had become more versatile and exuberant in the interim, though not necessarily "better" than in his early days. Baker also makes a strong emotional and articulate impact, and at its best this record is a "ball" - vibrantly alive, and played at a consistently high level by all involved. However, in terms of sheer musical taste the performance is somewhat uneven, with the electric piano, for example, too often providing a somewhat "filmish", slick sentimentalism which one would have liked to do without. Those who are not bothered by such an element will undoubtedly think the record worth five stars, for there is plenty of great music to enjoy. - Joost Daalder

Sheer Bliss.......2001-08-22

This live recording is based on the live partnership of both Baker and Mulligan. The men themselves have not performed together on stage for over a decade. "My funny valentine" an old classic has such embeded emtional outburst as a result. I have not heard anything like it. If you are a fan to the number, this is a must buy. Definitely one of the best efforts from both musicians. Just hear it.

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Chet on fluegelhorn in five splendid albums from the 60's.......2006-08-14

My review is about all the following sixties Prestige albums from Chet Baker: Boppin', Groovin', Comin' on, Smokin' and Cool Burnin'. The reason why I review them alltogether is because they form an unicum. The line up is the same in all the recordings, the period is the same (between 65 and 67) and the project by the way is the same. The idea to mimicking the titles of the Miles Davis albums from the same period (such as Relaxin', Workin', Steamin' etc) is clearly evident. But the music contained in these five albums is really great, certainly not a bad copy of Miles's music. Chet in this period played to me some of his best Jazz for sure. He was already a mature soloist, not the young talent which came out of nowhere that ruined himself in the fifties. I mean that these discs are very consistent and his playing more deep than how it was in the fifties Pacific recordings (even if they're great in their own right too). Here (luckily for me!!) you don't find the Chet Baker softer singer that so many girls like! Here you'll find Chet the musician, the Jazzcat, the cool white bopper and it's a delight! By the way here he was not too much ethereal like in some of his later recordings when he was too much destroyed by the heroin. Here he really is the best musician he has ever been. He choose here to play the fluegelhorn not the trumpet and in my opinion this has been a very good choice. His sound is simply phenomenal!! He plays here fluenty and boppish with a majestic sound, elegant and sweet. These albums are some of the best music from Chet absolutly. Chet is accompanied here by a very talented team, the Kirk Lightsey trio plus George Coleman as the second horn. And the overall sound the combo produce is splendid. The program is very interesting too, a lot of originals and standards, with ballads and swingers. I have bought these albums in one single shot and I'm really glad I did. The only complaint is the package. I don't like the paper covers. I prefer the magic boxes but unfortunatly they have been rereleased only in this shape. =(( Anyway, the music is splendid, splendid Jazz that I'd suggest to everyone, the Jazz connossoir and the newcomer. Believe me. Man, Chet's sound on fluegelhorn is fantastic... Buy them, you will be VERY happy.

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An amazing live recording

Inglewood Jam
Charlie Parker with Chet Baker
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An amazing live recording.......2001-08-29

This is a hard to find album performed by a dream duet: Bird and Chet. The songs are great, the recording is good and the band which accompanies them do not require presentations (Marable on drums is simply astonishing).

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