As Time Goes By

by Chet Baker

Overview

While Baker's chops are clearly subpar there is a quaint romanticism to it all that somehow snares the listener. Performing with a first-rate trio (pianist Harold Danko, bassist Jon Burr, and drummer Ben Riley), the trumpeter runs through ten tunes, most of which Baker has recorded before. Nonetheless, the more than an hour of recording time gives everyone a chance to stretch. And, Baker's vocals on "As Time Goes By" and "Round Midnight" are never tiring. Baker is a more than a bit muddled in his singing, sounding as though his mouth is filled with steel wool. Yet, the feelings he displays are so pure and touching that every note is imbued with deep emotion. Most of the songs are performed slowly, sometimes heart-wrenchingly so. While Baker seems tired, there is a cool, raw touch throughout, making this a decent example of the trumpeter's later playing. His range seems even more limited than usual, too. Danko is a thorough joy, and plays splendidly in support. ~ Steven Loewy

Product Details

Release Date:	07/07/2023
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8719262031012
Rank:	54624

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chet Baker   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Ben Riley   Guest Artist
Harold Danko   Guest Artist
Jon Burr   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Bernie Hanighen   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Ernie Burnett   Composer
Howard Dietz   Composer
Matt Dennis   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Arthur Schwartz   Composer
Cootie Williams   Composer
Jack Wolf   Composer
Joel Herron   Composer
Harold Danko   Composer
Herman Hupfeld   Composer
Jon Burr   Composer
Earl Brent   Composer
George Norton   Composer