Jeff Baker- Baker Sings Chet (CD)
Boise-based Jeff Baker offers this tribute to the vocal stylings of Chet Baker. While not a clone of Chet, the arrangements on the album and Jeff's haunting, smooth, and provocative vocal treatment recall the legendary song styling of the trumpeter/vocalist. Though he refers to Chet's repertoire throughout the album in phrasing and certain melodic moments, Jeff's homage does not abandon his own approach. His polished voice comes through, showcasing a variety of styles. He can swing hard, be tender, and his efforts on "Autumn in New York/September Song" are impressively deep and innovative. This is a pleasing tribute to a jazz legend, and more importantly, it marks the presence of Jeff Baker as a fresh sound in vocal jazz.
Tracklist:
- How Deep Is the Ocean
- Touch of Your Lips, The
- I Get Along Without You Very Well
- My Ideal
- But Not For Me
- Oh You Crazy Moon
- Thrill Is Gone, The
- Let's Get Lost
- My Funny Valentine
- Easy Living
- Autumn In New York / September Song
- Everything Depends on You
- Raucous
- Avulsion
- Kick Me
- Brainwashed
- Reality Surreal
- Control
- Stone
- Yes Man
- Verbal Irifle
- Stupid Wisdom
- Paranoid Worm
- Psychiatria
- Looking Down On You
- Shattered Soul
- Survival
- I Don't Mind
- Junior
- How Many Times?
- So Far To Fall
- You
- Picture
- When I Hold You Close
Boise-based Jeff Baker offers this tribute to the vocal stylings of Chet Baker. While not a clone of Chet, the arrangements on the album and Jeff's haunting, smooth, and provocative vocal treatment recall the legendary song styling of the trumpeter/vocalist. Though he refers to Chet's repertoire throughout the album in phrasing and certain melodic moments, Jeff's homage does not abandon his own approach. His polished voice comes through, showcasing a variety of styles. He can swing hard, be tender, and his efforts on "Autumn in New York/September Song" are impressively deep and innovative. This is a pleasing tribute to a jazz legend, and more importantly, it marks the presence of Jeff Baker as a fresh sound in vocal jazz.
Tracklist:
- How Deep Is the Ocean
- Touch of Your Lips, The
- I Get Along Without You Very Well
- My Ideal
- But Not For Me
- Oh You Crazy Moon
- Thrill Is Gone, The
- Let's Get Lost
- My Funny Valentine
- Easy Living
- Autumn In New York / September Song
- Everything Depends on You
- Raucous
- Avulsion
- Kick Me
- Brainwashed
- Reality Surreal
- Control
- Stone
- Yes Man
- Verbal Irifle
- Stupid Wisdom
- Paranoid Worm
- Psychiatria
- Looking Down On You
- Shattered Soul
- Survival
- I Don't Mind
- Junior
- How Many Times?
- So Far To Fall
- You
- Picture
- When I Hold You Close