Chet Baker

Crystal Bells W/ P. Catherine (40th Annivesary Ed) (IGL034LP)

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Crystal Bells W/ P. Catherine (40th Annivesary Ed)

Chet Baker

Igloo

5410547030340

LPS 156914

IGL034LP

JAZZ

1

Currently unavailable

LP 21,99 €

A meeting at the top between Chet Baker, whose velvety sound and moving lyricism are legendary, Philip Catherine, who plays with all the warmth and originality of his supple and determined style, and Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, whose resonant yet delicate double bass completes the magic of this recording. Now that Chet has left us, this recording will help us to live without his sublime presence. “This hard-to-find CD gives us Chet in good shape, in good spirits, and with excellent sidemen. You know you’re in for a treat, when you hear the opening lines of “Crystal Bells” with Baker’s sweet lines floating above Catherine’s ringing guitar. After swinging pretty on “Strollin’”, Chet delivers one of his best performances of the J.J. Johnson standard, “Lament”. Chet turns this sad tune into one of hope and happiness as his horn flutters through the melody, but still keeping the same traditional slow tempo...” M.E

PERSONNEL:

  • CHET BAKER, trumpet
  • PHILIP CATHERINE, guitar
  • JEAN-LOUIS RASSINFOSSE bass

Recorded in 1983

TRACKS:

  • SIDE A:
  • 01. Crystal Bells
  • 02. Strollin
  • 03. Lament
  • SIDE B:
  • 01. Leaving
  • 02. Cherokee
  • 03. Estate