Baby Breeze is an album by trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker which was recorded in 1964 and released on the Limelight label.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden states: "Although Chet Baker's recordings from late in his life varied dramatically in quality, this series of studio sessions is a high point in his career. After having his trumpet stolen, he plays beautifully with a borrowed flügelhorn throughout most of these songs with a powerful tone".
Track listing
- "Baby Breeze" (Richard Carpenter) â 3:06
- "Born to Be Blue" (Mel Tormé, Robert Wells) â 4:03
- "This Is the Thing" (Hal Galper) â 4:51
- "I Wish You Love" (Charles Trénet, Albert Beach) â 3:09
- "Everything Depends on You" (Earl Hines, Charles Carpenter, Louis Dunlap) â 3:21
- "One with One" (Galper) â 3:42
- "Pamela's Passion" (Galper) â 5:19
- "The Touch of Your Lips" (Ray Noble) â 2:39
- "Comin' Down" (Richard Carpenter) â 4:25
- "You're Mine, You" (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) â 3:08
- "Sweet Sue, Just You" (Victor Young, Will J. Harris) â 2:16 <small>Bonus track on CD release</small>
- "A Taste of Honey" (Bobby Scott, Ric Marlow) â 2:57 <small>Bonus track on CD release</small>
- "Think Beautiful" (Stan Freeman, Jack Lawrence) â 4:18 <small>Bonus track on CD release</small>
- "I Wish You Love" [alternate take] (Trénet, Beach) â 3:24 <small>Bonus track on CD release</small>
- "Think Beautiful" [alternate take] (Freeman, Lawrence) â 4:18 <small>Bonus track on CD release</small>
- Recorded at A&R Studios in NYC on November 14, 1964 (tracks 1, 3, 6, 7, 9âÂÂ12 & 14), November 20, 1964 (tracks 2, 4, 5, 8, 13 & 15)
Personnel
- Chet Baker â flugelhorn, vocals
- Frank Strozier â alto saxophone, flute (tracks 1, 3, 6, 7 & 9)
- Phil Urso â tenor saxophone, arranger (tracks 1, 3, 6, 7 & 9)
- Hal Galper â piano, arranger (tracks 1, 3, 6, 7 & 9)
- Bob James â piano (tracks 4, 8 & 13âÂÂ15)
- Bobby Scott â piano, arranger (tracks 2, 5 & 12)
- Kenny Burrell â guitar (tracks 2, 5, 10 & 11)
- â bass (tracks 1, 3, 4, 6âÂÂ9 & 13âÂÂ15)
- Charlie Rice â drums (tracks 1, 3, 4, 6âÂÂ9 & 13âÂÂ15)
References