Chet Baker in New York

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Chet Baker in New York
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Studio album by
Chet Baker
Released1959
RecordedSeptember, 1958
Reeves Sound Studios, New York City
GenreJazz
Length51:28
LabelRiverside
RLP 12-281
ProducerOrrin Keepnews
Chet Baker chronology
(Chet Baker Sings) It Could Happen to You
(1958) 		Chet Baker in New York
(1959) 		Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace
(1958)

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]

Reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic4/5 stars[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings3/4 stars[3]
Tom HullB+[4]

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[]

  1. "Fair Weather" (Kenny Dorham, Benny Golson) - 6:58
  2. "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 7:56
  3. "Hotel 49" (Owen Marshall) - 9:48
  4. "Solar" (Miles Davis) - 5:52
  5. "Blue Thoughts" (Golson) - 7:33
  6. "When Lights Are Low" (Benny Carter, Spencer Williams) - 6:52
  7. "Soft Winds" (Benny Goodman, Fletcher Henderson) - 6:26 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel[]

References[]

  1. ^ Chet Baker discography accessed August 13, 2013
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Planer, L. Allmusic listing accessed August 13, 2013.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Hull, Tom (n.d.). "Jazz (1940–50s) (Reference)". tomhull.com. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
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