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His music legacy remains influential as he left behind a remarkable body of work that showcases his unique talent as a trumpeter and vocalist.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"straight-from-the-heart-the-great-last-concert-vol-ii","title":"Straight From The Heart - The Great Last Concert Vol. II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReissue of a 1990 LP of the last recording of legendary trumpeter Chet Baker, from April 28th, 1988 at the Funkhaus, Hannover. The producer of NDR radio in Hamburg (who had set in with Chet at a Hamburg jazzclub as a drummer many years ago which was an unforgettable experience for him) had asked Chet what his favourite project would be, \u003ci\u003ecarte blanche\u003c\/i\u003e. Well, he answered that he would love to record with a quintet of good friends, a jazz big band and a symphonic orchestra. All were provided and the result is a breath taking event indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enja","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50383485731147,"sku":"2179138","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_3b244c4b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726270855"},{"product_id":"my-funny-valentine-2","title":"It Could Happen To You","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt his peak, Chet Baker's playing and singing were original, compelling, and unforgettable; his voice had an innocent, intriguing quality and surprising range, while his trumpet work was as striking and melodically stunning as anyone who's ever worked predominantly in the middle register. These 14 cuts were done in 1954 as Baker turned heads on both coasts. They're presented here in vivid sonic clarity and quality, a reminder of Chet Baker's genuine greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note","offers":[{"title":"Clear LP","offer_id":50387843023179,"sku":"1153235","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50387845185867,"sku":"348044","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9ae214ac-f652-40d3-a3a1-87af09605372_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726337596"},{"product_id":"in-europe-a-jazz-tour-of-the-nato-countries","title":"In Europe - A Jazz Tour Of the Nato Countries","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1955, Chet Baker prepared the frst European tour of his newly formed quartet. The tour began in Holland in September 1955 and continued with stops in Germany, Switzerland, and France. In Paris, pianist Dick Twardzik died from a heroin overdose in his hotel room on October 21, 1955. He was only 24-years old, and his early death was a tragedy for the jazz world. Chet was marked for life by this tragedy and from that point on his own addiction would haunt him forever. This album compiles material from three studio sessions made during that European tour. Side A presents music recorded right after Twardzik's death, and Side B has tunes from the only two studio sessions recorded by Baker with Twardzik.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waxtime","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50393101107531,"sku":"2046913","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8435723700494_8db1a519_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1726413028"},{"product_id":"chet-is-back-3","title":"Chet Is Back","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded in Italy in 1962, 'Chet Is Back!' highlights the iconic trumpeter cutting loose on such bop-oriented workouts as \"Pent-Up House\" and \"Well, You Needn't.\" Backed skilfully by a young cadre of up- and- coming European musicians, including the stellar saxophonist Bobby Jaspar and guitarist Rene Thomas, Baker sounds marvellous in both ballads and up-tempo tunes. 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This album was a revelation at the time and won Baker new fame and a new audience, which was less familiar with jazz than with pop music. The reasons are quite clear: Chet's voice is tender and beautiful, and at the same time his phrasing always swings and surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Essential Jazz Classics","offers":[{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50399335153995,"sku":"2175468","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_0ae02fbc_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726504569"},{"product_id":"in-paris-2","title":"In Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003e2-LP gatefold limited edition - 180g virgin vinyl. This 2LP set presents all the music originally issued from Chet Baker's studio sessions made for the Barclay label during his first European tour in 1955 and 1956. The first sessions feature renowned pianist Dick Twardzik, who would die in Paris soon after the recordings were made. Chet continued touring Europe nevertheless, and before returning home to the US, taped a few more sessions for Barclay, among them the two quartet dates also presented here. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first session features Chet's American quartet with pianist Dick Twardzik, bassist Jimmy Bond, and drummer Peter Littman. Jimmy Bond remains for the second session, and then it's Europeans Gerard Gustin and Raymond Fol on pianos, Benoit Quersin on bass, and Jean-Louis Viale on drums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the Baker- Twardzik sessions were more adventurous and consisted of tunes by composer Bob Zieff, and one by the pianist himself, the other dates featured well-known jazz standards. 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It also helps us to place accurate orders so that we can please as many of you as possible on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded and released in The Netherlands by Gerry Teekens for his Criss Cross label in 1985, \u003ci\u003eChet's Choice \u003c\/i\u003emarked one of the best studio albums from Chet Baker's final years. 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The trumpeter's laid-back breathy approach and perfectly placed notes in combination with his superb rhythm section provides the listener with an unmistakable evidence that Baker still had considerable powers as a musician late in his career. Despite a seemingly chaotic and nomadic life, there is an unmistakable serenity emerging from the trumpeter's sound throughout the album...a deep and touching beauty can be felt, marking this as one of Chet’s best from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Yellow LP","offer_id":50408859828555,"sku":"2019404","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Clear LP","offer_id":50408858779979,"sku":"1130104","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50408859992395,"sku":"2206438","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9063c50a-5ce1-4b94-8575-f7f279ef53a9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726607873"},{"product_id":"in-perfect-harmony-the-lost-studio-album","title":"In Perfect Harmony - The Lost Studio Album","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album\u003c\/i\u003e, a hitherto unknown 1972 studio recording featuring trumpeters \/ vocalists Chet Baker and Jack Sheldon. 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