Chet Is Back

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Cat No: 4614LP

Release Date: 30 September 2016

Label: Jazz Images

Packaging Type: Digipak

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 8437016248058

Genres: Jazz Bebop

Release Date: 11 August 2023

Label: Jazz Wax

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 8435723700531

Genres: Jazz Bebop

Release Date: 28 March 2011

Label: Essential Jazz Classics

Packaging Type: Jewel Case

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 8436542012638

Genres: Jazz Bebop

Release Date: 30 September 2016

Label: Jazz Images

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 8437012830851

Genres: Jazz Bebop

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The complete album - one-off 180g vinyl high-definition audiophile pressing with deluxe inner sleeve.
Recorded in Italy in 1962, 'Chet Is Back!' highlights the iconic trumpeter cutting loose on such bop-oriented workouts as "Pent-Up House" and "Well, You Needn't." Backed skilfully by a young cadre of up-and-coming European musicians, including the stellar saxophonist Bobby Jaspar and guitarist Rene Thomas, Baker sounds marvellous in both ballads and up-tempo tunes. It includes a stellar Baker version of the immortal "Over the Rainbow."
"One listen to 'Over the Rainbow' and it's clear this is an overlooked Baker classic." - Matt Collar, AllMusic

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Chet Baker recorded Chet Is Back! on January 5, 1962, just three weeks after having been released from his drug-related imprisonment in Italy. He was accompanied on the LP by a number of highly talented European players, among them two Belgian stars: tenor saxophonist, flutist and composer Bobby Jaspar, and guitarist René Thomas. Both musicians had their own drug problems (Jaspar would die from a heart attack on February 28, 1963, at the age of 37; Thomas would follow on January 3, 1975, aged 47).

Baker didn’t sing on this album, which features him performing spirited trumpet solos. Matt Collar gave the LP a four-star rating in AllMusic Guide. “Recorded in Italy in 1962,” wrote Collar, “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 the ballads. One listen to ‘Over the Rainbow’ and it’s clear this is an overlooked Baker classic.”
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