Chet Baker in New York is an album by trumpeter Chet Baker recorded in 1958 and released on the Riverside label early the following year.[1] The album includes a Benny Golson composition, "Fair Weather", that is not to be confused with a Kenny Dorham song of the same name that Baker recorded in 1986 for the Round Midnight soundtrack album.
| Chet Baker in New York | ||||
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | September 1958 Reeves Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 51:28 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 12-281 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Pitchfork | 7.1/10[3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
| Tom Hull | B+[5] |
Allmusic awarded the album with 4 stars, stating: "Chet Baker in New York is a highly recommended entry into Baker's catalog."[2]
Track listing
edit- "Fair Weather" (Benny Golson) - 6:58
- "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 7:56
- "Hotel 49" (Owen Marshall) - 9:48
- "Solar" (Chuck Wayne) - 5:52
- "Blue Thoughts" (Golson) - 7:33
- "When Lights Are Low" (Benny Carter, Spencer Williams) - 6:52
- "Soft Winds" (Benny Goodman, Fletcher Henderson) - 6:26 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel
edit- Chet Baker - trumpet
- Johnny Griffin - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
- Al Haig - piano
- Paul Chambers - bass
- Philly Joe Jones - drums
References
edit- ^ Chet Baker discography accessed August 13, 2013
- ^ a b Planer, L. Allmusic listing accessed August 13, 2013.
- ^ Richardson, Mark (27 November 2019). "Chet Baker: The Legendary Riverside Albums Album Review". Pitchfork.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 66. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.
- ^ Hull, Tom (n.d.). "Jazz (1940–50s) (Reference)". tomhull.com. Retrieved March 4, 2020.