Chet Baker - Chet Is Back!

180g Audiophile Vinyl Remastered by Bernie Grundman From Original Tapes! Pressed at Pallas in Germany!

After a two year absence from the studio (most of that time spent in an Italian jail) Chet's return could not have been more triumphant. He quiets all notions that he is a "has been" with his fiery delivery as he swings with a great Italian band. His version of "Rainbow" is one of the prettiest things you'll ever hear. This is arguably his best recording of the 1960's.

"Recorded in Italy in 1962, Chet Is Back! showcases the "cool" trumpeter cutting loose on such bop-oriented workouts as "Pent-Up House" and "Well, You Needn't." Backed skillfully by a young cadre of up-and-coming European musicians, including the stellar saxophonist Bobby Jaspar, Chet Baker may have never sounded better, including on the ballads. One listen to "Over the Rainbow" and it's clear this is an overlooked Baker classic." - Matt Collar, allmusic.com

Features:
• 180g Audiophile Quality Vinyl
• Remastered from Original Tapes by Bernie Grundman
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• 50th Anniversary Re-Issue

Musicians:
Chet Baker, trumpet, vocals
Bobby Jaspar, flute, tenor sax
Rene Thomas, guitar
Daniel Humair, drums
Benoit Quersin, bass
Amadeo Tommasi, piano

Selections:
Side 1:
1. Well You Needn’t
2. These Foolish Things
3. Barbados
4. Star Eyes
Side 2:
1. Over The Rainbow
2. Pent Up House
3. Ballata In Forma Di Blues
4. Blues In The Closet