Mr. B

by Chet Baker, Chet Baker Trio

Overview

The quality of Chet Baker's product was so varied during the last decade or more of his life that recording sessions varied markedly. For this "remixed version" of Mr. B Baker sounds a tad tired, though his chops are in fine form. The studio recording captures the trumpeter with highly sympathetic and self-effacing pianist Michel Grallier and bassist Ricardo Del Fra, both of whom engage in the leader's brand of sensitivity. There are no vocals by the trumpeter, but plenty of improvising. The interesting tune selection features a few songs played often by Baker (such as Wayne Shorter's "Dolphin Dance" and Horace Silver's "Strollin'"), but several that are not associated with him at all (Grallier's "White Blues" and his gorgeous "Father X-mas," to name a couple). There is a sadness permeating the trumpeter's sound throughout, exacerbated by the lazy, sometimes sluggish, tempos. A deep and touching beauty can be felt, marking this as one of Chet's best from the period. ~ Steven Loewy

Product Details

Release Date:	03/17/2023
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8719262027633
Rank:	68535

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chet Baker   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Chet Baker Trio   Primary Artist
Philip Catherine   Guest Artist,Guitar
Riccardo del Fra   Guest Artist,Bass
Michel Graillier   Guest Artist,Piano

Technical Credits

Charlie Haden   Composer
Horace Silver   Composer
Sam Rivers   Composer
Max Bolleman   Engineer
Hal Galper   Composer
Dave VanKriedt   Composer
Herbie Hancock   Composer
Dave Brubeck   Composer
Joost Leijen   Cover Design,Cover Illustration
Wim Van Eyle   Liner Notes
Michel Graillier   Composer
Wim Wigt   Producer