Pretty/Groovy is an album by jazz trumpeter Chet Baker recorded in 1953 and 1954 (with one track from 1957) and released on the World Pacific label in 1958.[1] The album compiles tracks previously released on the 1953 10-inch LP Chet Baker Quartet featuring Russ Freeman along with previously unissued recordings.

Pretty/Groovy
Compilation album by
Released1958
RecordedJuly 27, 29 & 30, October 3 & 27, 1953, February 15, 1954, and December 9, 1957
Studio
GenreJazz
LabelWorld Pacific
WP 1249
ProducerRichard Bock
Chet Baker chronology
Chet Baker Quartet featuring Russ Freeman
(1953)
Pretty/Groovy
(1958)
The Trumpet Artistry of Chet Baker
(1953–54)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [2]

Allmusic rated the album with 3 stars.[2]

Track listing

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  1. "Look for the Silver Lining" (Buddy DeSylva, Jerome Kern) – 2:42
  2. "Time After Time" (Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne) – 2:48
  3. "Travelin' Light" (Trummy Young, Jimmy Mundy, Johnny Mercer) – 3:10
  4. "My Funny Valentine" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 2:21
  5. "There Will Never Be Another You" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) – 3:01
  6. "The Thrill Is Gone" (Lew Brown, Ray Henderson) – 2:48
  7. "But Not for Me" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 3:05
  8. "Band Aid" (Russ Freeman) – 2:45
  9. "The Lamp Is Low" (Peter DeRose, Bert Shefter) – 2:33
  10. "Carson City Stage" (Carson Smith) – 2:37
  11. "Long Ago (and Far Away)" (Jerome Kern, Ira Gershwin) – 2:15
  12. "Easy to Love" (Cole Porter) – 3:03
  13. "Winter Wonderland" (Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith) – 2:28
  14. "Batter Up" (Freeman) – 2:56
  • Recorded in Los Angeles on July 27, 29 & 30, 1953 (tracks 9–12 & 14), at Radio Recorders in Hollywood on October 3, 1953 (tracks 6 & 8) and October 27, 1953 (track 13), at Capitol Studios in Hollywood on February 15, 1954 (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7) and in New York City on December 9, 1957 (track 3)

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Chet Baker discography accessed August 7, 2013
  2. ^ a b Allmusic listing accessed August 7, 2013