Chet Baker Catalog

1952 (age 23)

Various Artists - The West Coast Jam Sessions   Jam Session No. 103

Chet Baker, trumpet; Sonny Criss, alto sax; Wardell Gray, Dave Pell, tenor sax; Jerry Mandell, piano; Harry Babasin, cello, leader; Bob Whitlock, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Trade Winds, Inglewood, CA, March 24, 1952

Out Of Nowhere

Harry Babasin, Sonny Criss, Chet Baker, Charlie Parker, Al Haig, Laurance Marable - Inglewood Jam 6-16-52   Jazz Chronicles JCS-102   1978

Chet Baker, trumpet; Sonny Criss, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano #1,2,4; Russ Freeman, piano #3; Harry Babasin, bass, leader; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Trade Winds, Inglewood, CA, June 16, 1952

1.The Squirrel
2.Irresistible You (as They Didn't Believe Me)
3.Indiana / Donna Lee (as Indiana)
4.Liza

** also released on Charlie Parker, Chet Baker, Sonny Criss - On The Coast, Jazz Showcase JS 5007. and on Charlie Parker, Chet Baker - Bird And Chet: Inglewood Jam: Live At The Trade Winds 16 June 1952, Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-407 in 1989, FSR-CD 359 in 2004.

The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker   Mosaic MR5-102   1983

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass.

Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, July 9, 1952

Haig And Haig (as Dinah)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Bob Whitlock, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1952

Utter Chaos

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, probably early January, 1953

Aren't You Glad You're You
Get Happy
Poinciana
Godchild

Chet Baker, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, January 23, 1953

Bernie's Tune

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 1953

PJ-241Motel

same personnel.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1953

All The Things You Are
Love Me Or Leave Me (alternate take)
Utter Chaos #2

same personnel.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 29 and 30, 1953

I May Be Wrong (10" LP take)
I'm Beginning To See The Light (10" LP take)

same personnel.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, May 20, 1953

I Can't Get Started
Ide's Side
Haig And Haig (as Funhouse)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Henry Grimes, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, December 3, 11 and 17, 1957

Festive Minor

** also released on Mosaic MD3-102 in 1989.

The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan   Pacific Jazz PJ-8   1960

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass.

Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, July 9, 1952

She Didn't Say Yes

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Bob Whitlock, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1952

PJ-206-3Bernie's Tune

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 29 and 30, 1953

PJ-1606Darn That Dream

same personnel.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, May 20, 1953

PJ-1607Five Brothers

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Henry Grimes, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Annie Ross, vocal.

NYC, December 11 and 12, 1957

The Lady's In Love With You

** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-20140 in 1968.

Al Haig - Live In Hollywood   Xanadu 206   1985

Chet Baker, trumpet; Al Haig, piano; Dave Bryant, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; with Sonny Criss, alto sax #1,6,7; Jack Montrose, tenor sax #1,2,6; Les Thompson, harmonica #4; added Ted Ottison, trumpet #5,7.

Trade Winds, Inglewood, CA, August 4, 1952

1.There'll Never Be Another You
2.Bernie's Tune
3.My Old Flame
4.Avalon
5.I'll Remember April
6.How High The Moon
7.Sweet Georgia Brown

Gerry Mulligan Quartet   Pacific Jazz PJ-1207   1955

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Bob Whitlock, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1952

PJ-209-1Lullaby Of The Leaves

same personnel.

Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, October 15 and 16, 1952

PJ-223Aren't You Glad You're You
PJ-219-8Frenesi
PJ-218-1Nights At The Turntable

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 1953

PJ-242Makin' Whoopee
PJ-240Cherry

same personnel.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1953

Swinghouse (12" LP take)
Jeru

same personnel.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 29 and 30, 1953

I May Be Wrong (12" LP take)
I'm Beginning To See The Light (12" LP take)
The Nearness Of You
Tea For Two

** also released on World Pacific PJ-1207 in 1958.

Al Haig - Inglewood Jam 1952   Interplay (J) ABCJ-537   2009

Al Haig, piano; Gil Beacon, bass; Dick Staton, drums; with Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Harry Babasin, bass; and others.

Trade Winds, Inglewood, CA, August, 1952

On The Alamo
Crazy Rhythm
I Remember You

Gerry Mulligan/Paul Desmond   Fantasy LP 3-220   1956

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

probably The Blackhawk, San Francisco, CA, September 2, 1952

9258Line For Lyons
9261Carioca
9266My Funny Valentine
9271Bark For Barksdale
Utter Chaos #2

same personnel.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1953

1315Limelight
1316The Lady Is A Tramp
1326Turnstile
1327Moonlight In Vermont

** also released on Fantasy LP 8082 in 1962; Original Jazz Classics OJC-273 in 1987; America (F) 30 AM 6070 in 1969.

Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker - Timeless   Pacific Jazz PJ-75   1963

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Bob Whitlock, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, October 15 and 16, 1952

PJ-220Freeway
PJ-221Soft Shoe
PJ-222Walkin' Shoes

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 1953

PJ-239Carson City Stage

same personnel.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1953

Love Me Or Leave Me

same personnel.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, May 20, 1953

My Funny Valentine

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums.

Tiffany Club, Los Angeles, CA, August 10, 1954

Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Bud Shank, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 1954

The Half Dozens

** also released on Gerry Mulligan And Chet Baker - Timeless, Pacific Jazz ST-20146 in 1968.

Various Artists - Rodgers And Hart Gems   Pacific Jazz JWC-504   1957

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Bobby White, drums.

probably Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 15, 1952

Isn't It Romantic

** also released on World Pacific JWC-504 in 1958.

1953

Gerry Mulligan Quartet   Fantasy LP 3-6   1952

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1953

Utter Chaos

Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet   World Pacific PJM-406   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, January 23, 1953

Too Marvelous For Words
PJ-236 | ST-2006Lover Man
I'll Remember April
These Foolish Things
All The Things You Are

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, January 30, 1953

ST-2007Almost Like Being In Love
PJ-235Sextet
Broadway

Chet Baker, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, February 1, 1953

PJ-237I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
PJ-238Lady Be Good

** also released on World Pacific WPM-406 in 1958, WP-1273 in 1959. and on Konitz Meets Mulligan, Pacific Jazz PJ-38 in 1962, ST-20142 in 1968.

Gene Norman Presents Gerry Mulligan And His Tentette, Shorty Rogers And His Giants - Modern Sounds   Capitol T-691   1956

Chet Baker, Pete Candoli, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, trombone; John Graas, French horn; Ray Siegel, tuba; Bud Shank, alto sax; Don Davidson, baritone sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 29, 1953

11084A Ballad
11114Westwood Walk
11117Walking Shoes
11118Rocker

Chet Baker, Pete Candoli, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, trombone; John Graas, French horn; Ray Siegel, tuba; Bud Shank, alto sax; Don Davidson, baritone sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 31, 1953

11121Taking A Chance On Love
11127Simbah

** also released on Gerry Mulligan, Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds, Capitol T-2025 in 1964, DT-2025 in 1964.

Various Artists - Cool & Quiet   Capitol T-371   1955

same session.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 31, 1953

11122Flash
11128Ontet

Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   Pacific Jazz JWC-500   1956

Chet Baker, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, February 1, 1953

Lady Be Good (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 29 and 30, 1953

Darn That Dream (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 1953

Happy Little Sunbeam (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto, tenor sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 14, 1953

Bockhanal (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums; + an overdub: Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1954;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1950s

There Will Never Be Another You

** also released on World Pacific JWC-500 in 1958.

Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds   Pacific Jazz JWC-503   1956

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1953

My Old Flame

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 1953

The Thrill Is Gone (10" LP take)

** also released on World Pacific JWC-503 in 1958.

The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker   Pacific Jazz 7243 8 38263 2 2   1996

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1953

Swinghouse (10" LP take)

Gerry Mulligan With Chet Baker And Buddy DeFranco   Gene Norman Presents GNP 56

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, May 7, 1953

GNP105Varsity Drag
-Swing House
-Love Me Or Leave Me
GNP106Half Nelson
-Speak Low
-Lady Bird

Chet Baker And Stan Getz - West Coast Live   Pacific Jazz 7243 8 35634 2 5   1997

Chet Baker, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, June 12, 1953

My Funny Valentine
Strike Up The Band
The Way You Look Tonight
Yardbird Suite
Yesterdays
Winter Wonderland
Come Out Wherever You Are
Move
What's New
Half Nelson
Little Willie Leaps
Soft Shoe
Whispering
Bernie's Tune
All The Things You Are
Winter Wonderland (take 2)
Gone With The Wind

Chet Baker, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Tiffany Club without an audience, Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 1954

All The Things You Are
Darn That Dream
Crazy Rhythm

Stan Getz - Sweetie Pie   Philology (It) W 40.2   1992

Chet Baker, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, June 16, 1953

Winter Wonderland (take 2)
Half Nelson
Little Willie Leaps

Stan Getz/Chet Baker Quartet - Live At The Haig 1953   Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 353

same session.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, June 16, 1953

Yardbird Suite
The Way You Look Tonight
Half Nelson
Move
What's New
Strike Up The Band
Come Out Wherever You Are
All The Things You Are
Soft Shoe
Whispering
Yesterdays
Gone With The Wind

Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy   World Pacific WP-1249   1959

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Bob Whitlock, bass; Bobby White, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 27, 1953

PJ-225The Lamp Is Low (as Pavane For A Dead Princess)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 29 and 30, 1953

Long Ago And Far Away (12" LP take)
Carson City Stage
Easy To Love
Batter Up

same personnel.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 1953

The Thrill Is Gone (12" LP take)
Band Aid

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1953

Winter Wonderland (LP take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums; + an overdub: Bill Perkins, tenor sax.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1954;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1950s

Look For The Silver Lining
Time After Time
My Funny Valentine
But Not For Me

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Dave Wheat, guitar; Russ Savakus, bass.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, December 9, 1957

Trav'lin' Light

Chet Baker Quartet - Cool Baker Vol. 1   Pacific Jazz (J) K18P-9259   1983

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Bob Whitlock, bass; Bobby White, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 27, 1953

This Time The Dream's On Me
PJ-227Maid In Mexico

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 29 and 30, 1953

PJ-258Russ Job
Long Ago And Far Away (10" LP take)

same personnel.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 1953

No Ties (10" LP take)

The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker   Pacific Jazz PJ-1206   1955

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, July 29 and 30, 1953

PJ-256Imagination

same personnel.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 1953

No Ties (12" LP take)
All The Things You Are
Bea's Flat
Moon Love (12" LP take)
PJ-291Happy Little Sunbeam

Chet Baker, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto, tenor sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 22, 1953

Moonlight Becomes You
Goodbye (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums.

Tiffany Club, Los Angeles, CA, August 10, 1954

Russ Job (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Bud Shank, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 1954

PJ-1653Tommyhawk (as Tommy Hawk)

same personnel.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, September 15, 1954

Little Man, You've Had A Busy Day
PJ-1666I'm Glad There Is You

** also released on World Pacific PJ-1206 in 1958.

Miles Davis And The Lighthouse All-Stars - At Last!   Contemporary C-7645   1985

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, September 13, 1953

At Last

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-480 in 1990, OJCCD-480-2 in 1990.

Chet Baker And The Lighthouse All-Stars - Witch Doctor   Contemporary C-7649   1985

Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, September 13, 1953

Loaded
I'll Remember April

Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Winter Wonderland

Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Pirouette
Witch Doctor

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-609 in 1991, OJCCD-609-2 in 1991.

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Sunday Jazz A La Lighthouse Vol. 2   Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-972-2   1998

Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Claude Williamson or Lorraine Geller or Russ Freeman, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, September, 1953

Glidin' Along
Beau Boy
Four Others

** originally released on Contemporary C2501 in 1953 + 3 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker Quartet - Cool Baker Vol. 2   Pacific Jazz (J) K18P-9260   1983

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 1953

Moon Love (10" LP take)

Chet Baker Sings   World Pacific WP-1826   1964

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; + an overdub: Joe Pass, guitar.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1953;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1962

The Thrill Is Gone

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums; + an overdub: Joe Pass, guitar.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1954;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1962

My Funny Valentine
But Not For Me
Look For The Silver Lining
I Get Along Without You Very Well
I Fall In Love Too Easily
There Will Never Be Another You

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Bud Shank, flute; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Bob Neel, drums; with Ray Kramer, Ed Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Eleanor Slatkin, cello; Corky Hale, harp; Frank Campo, Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich, arranger; + an overdub: Joe Pass, guitar.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 28, 1955;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1962

Someone To Watch Over Me

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano, celeste; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums; + an overdub: Joe Pass, guitar.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1956;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1962

That Old Feeling
My Buddy
It's Always You

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano, celeste; James Bond, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums; + an overdub: Joe Pass, guitar.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1956;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1962

Like Someone In Love

** also released on World Pacific ST-1826 in 1964.

The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman   Mosaic MR4-122   1987

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal #1, trumpet #2; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1953

1. PJ-306I Fall In Love Too Easily
2. PJ-307Winter Wonderland (78 take)

** also released on Mosaic MD3-122 in 1987.

Chet Baker Sings   Pacific Jazz PJ-1222   1956

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1953

PJ-310The Thrill Is Gone

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1954

But Not For Me
Time After Time
PJ-360I Get Along Without You Very Well
There Will Never Be Another You
PJ-362Look For The Silver Lining
My Funny Valentine
I Fall In Love Too Easily

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano, celeste; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1956

S-1871 | ST-1871That Old Feeling
It's Always You
I've Never Been In Love Before
S-1873 | ST-1873My Buddy

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano, celeste; James Bond, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1956

Like Someone In Love
My Ideal

** also released on World Pacific PJ-1222 in 1958.

Charlie Parker - The Bird You Never Heard   Stash ST-CD-10

Chet Baker, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

University Of Oregon, OR, November 5, 1953

Ornithology
Barbados
Cool Blues

Chet Baker - Grey December   Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160 2   1992

Chet Baker, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto, tenor sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 14, 1953

Headline
Ergo
Bockhanal
PJ-336A Dandy Line
A Dandy Line (alternate take)

same personnel.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 22, 1953

Pro Defunctus
Little Old Lady
Little Old Lady (alternate take)
Moonlight Becomes You (alternate take)
PJ-340Goodbye

Chet Baker & Strings   Columbia CL 549   1954

Chet Baker, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax #1-3; Sam Cytron, Jack Gasselin, George Kast, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin, violin; Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn, viola; Victor Gottlieb, cello; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1953

1. PHCO10708I Married An Angel
2. PHCO10709Love Walked In
3. PHCO10710A Little Duet
4. PHCO10711You Better Go Now

Chet Baker, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sam Cytron, Jack Gasselin, George Kast, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin, violin; Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn, viola; Victor Gottlieb, cello; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 31, 1953

PHCO10731Why Shouldn't I
PHCO10732Trickdidlier
PHCO10733I'm Through With Love
PHCO10734You Don't Know What Love Is

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; replaces Sims.

Los Angeles, CA, February 20, 1954

PHCO10779What A Difference A Day Made
PHCO10780The Wind
PHCO10781Love
PHCO10782I Love You

Chet Baker With Strings   Columbia CK 46174   1991

Chet Baker, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax #1; Sam Cytron, Jack Gasselin, George Kast, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin, violin; Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn, viola; Victor Gottlieb, cello; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1953

1. PHCO10710A Little Duet (alternate take)
2. PHCO10711You Better Go Now (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sam Cytron, Jack Gasselin, George Kast, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin, violin; Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn, viola; Victor Gottlieb, cello; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 31, 1953

PHCO10734You Don't Know What Love Is (alternate take)

1954

The Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman   Mosaic MR4-113   1985

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums.

University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, May 9, 1954

Announcements

same personnel.

concert in Santa Cruz, CA, late July or late September-October, 1954

Billie's Bounce
Stella By Starlight
Line For Lyons
Carson City Stage
All The Things You Are

same personnel.

Tiffany Club, Los Angeles, CA, August 10, 1954

No Ties
Out Of Nowhere
Deep Purple
My Little Suede Shoes
Lady Bird
Line For Lyons
Lullaby Of The Leaves
My Old Flame
The Wind
Everything Happens To Me
A Dandy Line
Frenesi
Moonlight In Vermont
Carson City Stage

** also released on Mosaic MD3-113 in 1989.

Chet Baker Quartet - Jazz At Ann Arbor   Pacific Jazz PJ-1203   1955

same personnel.

University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, May 9, 1954

Line For Lyons
Lover Man
My Funny Valentine
Maid In Mexico
Stella By Starlight
My Old Flame
Headline
Russ Job

** also released on World Pacific PJ-1203 in 1958.

Chet Baker Sextet   Pacific Jazz (Eu) 7243 5 79970 2 7   2004

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Bud Shank, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 1954

Dot's Groovy
Dot's Groovy (EP take)

same personnel.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, September 15, 1954

Stella By Starlight
Stella By Starlight (EP take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jim Buffington, French horn; Bob Tricarico, bassoon; Gene Allen, bass clarinet; Seymour Barab, cello; Russ Savakus, bass.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, December 9, 1957

A Minor Benign
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Clifford Brown, Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties - Black And White Series Vol. 1   Philology (It) 214 W 13

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums.

television broadcast, The Tonight Show, NYC, December, 1954

Makin' Whoopee
Motel

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman or Harvey Leonard, piano; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

television broadcast, The Tonight Show, NYC, March, 1955

Stella By Starlight

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums.

Birdland, NYC, August 7, 1955

I'll Remember April
Just Friends

Chet Baker, Werner Rehm, trumpet; Dick Simon, trombone; Gustl Mayer, clarinet; Rolf Schneebiegl, vibes; Claus Ogerman, piano; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

Baden-Baden, West Germany, December 6, 1955

Sweet Georgia Brown

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

television broadcast, The Tonight Show, NYC, September 5, 1956

Imagination
Jumpin' On A Cliff

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Francy Boland, piano; Scott LaFaro, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

television broadcast, The Tonight Show, Los Angeles, CA, late 1956

Intro
Extra Mild
C.T.A.

1955

Chet Baker Sings And Plays   Pacific Jazz PJ-1202   1955

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Bud Shank, flute; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Bob Neel, drums; with Ray Kramer, Ed Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Eleanor Slatkin, cello; Corky Hale, harp; Frank Campo, Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich, arranger.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 28, 1955

Grey December
I Wish I Knew
Someone To Watch Over Me
This Is Always

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 7, 1955

Daybreak
Just Friends
I Remember You
Let's Get Lost
Long Ago And Far Away
You Don't Know What Love Is

** also released on World Pacific PJ-1202 in 1958.

Gerry Mulligan, Shorty Rogers, Chet Baker - The Vibes Are On Chazzer   Chazzer 2005   mid 1970s

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums; with Bill Loughborough, percussion.

television broadcast, The Tonight Show, NYC, May 12, 1955

Night In Tunisia
You Don't Know What Love Is

Chet Baker Quartet Plus... - The Newport Years Vol. 1   Philology (It) W 51   1989

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano; Bob Carter, bass; Peter Littman, drums; with Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone #4; Al Cohn, tenor sax #4; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax #3,4.

Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, July 16, 1955

1.Walkin'
2.You Don't Know What Love Is
3.Five Brothers
4.Tiny's Blues (as Unknown Tune)

Paul Desmond, alto sax; Dave Brubeck, piano; Norman Bates, bass; Joe Dodge, drums; with Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax.

Tea For Two

Chet Baker, trumpet; Caterina Valente, guitar, vocal.

Baden-Baden, West Germany, March 26, 1956

I'll Remember April
Everytime We Say Goodbye

** also released on Philology (It) W 51.2.

Chet Baker Quartet Plus... - The Newport Years Vol. 1   Philology (It) W 51.2

Chet Baker, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; probably Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, 1953

Yardbird Suite

Chet Baker, trumpet; with Siegfried Achhammer, Klaus Mitchele, Rolf Schneebiegl, Hans Wilfert, trumpet; Werner Betz, Otto Bredl, Helmut Hauck, Heinz Hermansdorfer, trombone; Franz Von Klenck, Helmut Rheinhardt, alto sax; Bubi Aderhold, Paul Martin, tenor sax; Johnny Feigl, baritone sax; Werner Drexler, piano; Werner Schulze, bass; Silo Deutsch, drums; Kurt Edelhagen, leader.

probably Baden-Baden, West Germany, March-April, 1956

Bockhanal
Baker 56

** originally released on Philology (It) W 51 in 1989 + 5 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker - Indian Summer: The Complete 1955 Concerts In Holland   Nederlands Jazz Archief (Du) NJA 0701   2007

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Dick Twardzik, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Holland, September 17, 1955

Introduction By Chet Baker
Tommyhawk
Indian Summer
I'm Glad There Is You
But Not For Me
My Funny Valentine (incomplete)

same personnel.

Kurhaus, Scheveningen, The Hague, Holland, September 18, 1955

Tommyhawk
Indian Summer
Someone To Watch Over Me
Imagination
C.T.A.
Exitus / Closing Announcement By Chet Baker

Chet Baker In Europe 1955   Philology (It) W 42

Chet Baker, Rolf Schneebiegl, trumpet; Dick Twardzik, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Mainz, West Germany, September 21, 1955

Walkin'
Indian Summer
All The Things You Are

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jean-Louis Chautemps, tenor sax; Ralph Schecroun, piano; Eddie De Haas, bass; Charles Saudrais, drums.

Odd Fellow Palaeet, Copenhagen, Denmark, December 11, 1955

C.T.A.
Cheryl
Darn That Dream
Chekeetah
Four / Exitus (theme)

Chet Baker Quartet   Barclay (F) 84009   1955

Chet Baker, trumpet; Dick Twardzik, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, October 11, 1955

Rondette
Mid-Forte (as Mid-Fort E)
Sad Walk
Re-Search
Just Duo

same personnel.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, October 14, 1955

Piece Caprice
Pomp
The Girl From Greenland
Brash

The Great Lars Gullin Vol. 1 '55/'56 - With Chet Baker & Dick Twardzik   Dragon (Swd) DRLP 36   1982

Chet Baker, trumpet; Lars Gullin, baritone sax #1,3,4; Dick Twardzik, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums; Catherine Valente, vocal #4.

Villa Berg, Stuttgart, West Germany, October 15, 1955

1.Cool Blues
2.Brash
3.Lover Man
4.I'll Remember April

Chet Baker Quartet   Barclay (F) 84017   1956

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerard Gustin, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Bert Dahlander, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, October 24, 1955

29249-2Summertime
29250-2You Go To My Head
29251-1Tenderly
29247-1Lover Man
29245-2Small Hotel
29248-8Autumn In New York
29246-2These Foolish Things
29244-3I'll Remember April

Chet Baker And His Quintet With Bobby Jaspar   Barclay (F) 84042   1956

Chet Baker, trumpet; Benny Vasseur, trombone; Jean Aldegon, alto sax; Rene Urtreger, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Nils-Bertil Dahlander, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, October 25, 1955

29252Chet
29253Dinah
29254Vline - 1st version

Chet Baker, trumpet; Raymond Fol, piano; Benoit Quersin, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, November 28, 1955

29510Alone Together
29511Exitus
29512Once In A While

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax; Rene Urtreger, piano; Benoit Quersin, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, December 26, 1955

29746Chekeetah
29747How About You

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jean-Louis Chautemps, tenor sax; Francy Boland, piano; Eddie De Haas, bass; Charles Saudrais, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, February 10, 1956

30376Anticipated Blues
30378Tasty Pudding

Chet Baker - Chet In Paris Volume 1 - Featuring Dick Twardzik   EmArcy (F) 837 474-2   1988

Chet Baker, trumpet; Benny Vasseur, trombone; Jean Aldegon, alto sax; Rene Urtreger, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Nils-Bertil Dahlander, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, October 25, 1955

In Memory Of Dick

Chet Baker - Chet In Paris Volume 4 - Alternate Takes   EmArcy (F) 837 477-2   1988

same session.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, October 25, 1955

Chet
Dinah
In Memory Of Dick

Chet Baker, trumpet; Raymond Fol, piano; Benoit Quersin, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, November 28, 1955

Alone Together (1)
Alone Together (2)
Exitus (quartet version)
All The Things You Are

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax; Rene Urtreger, piano; Benoit Quersin, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, December 26, 1955

Chekeetah
How About You
Exitus - quintet version I
Exitus - quintet version II

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jean-Louis Chautemps, tenor sax; Francy Boland, piano; Eddie De Haas, bass; Charles Saudrais, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, February 10, 1956

Anticipated Blues
Tasty Pudding - take 1
Tasty Pudding - take 2
Tasty Pudding - take 3
Tasty Pudding - take 4

Chet Baker - Chet In Paris Volume 2 - Everything Happens To Me   EmArcy (F) 837 475-2   1988

Chet Baker, trumpet; Raymond Fol, piano; Benoit Quersin, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, November 28, 1955

All The Things You Are
Everything Happens To Me

Chet Baker - Chet In Paris Volume 3 - Cheryl   EmArcy (F) 837 476-2   1988

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax; Rene Urtreger, piano; Benoit Quersin, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, December 26, 1955

Exitus - Quintet Version
Dear Old Stockholm

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jean-Louis Chautemps, tenor sax; Francy Boland, piano; Eddie De Haas, bass; Charles Saudrais, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, February 10, 1956

Speak Low
Cheryl

Chet Baker, trumpet; Benny Vasseur, trombone; Teddy Ameline, alto sax; Armand Migiani, tenor sax; William Boucaya, baritone sax; Francy Boland, piano; Benoit Quersin, bass; Pierre Lemarchand, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, March 15, 1956

30733Mythe
30734Not To Slow (as Not Too Slow)
29254RVline - 2nd version
30735In A Little Provincial Town

1956

Chet Baker - Exitus: Live In Europe Vol. 1   Replica RP 1

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jean-Louis Chautemps, tenor sax; Francy Boland, piano; Eddie De Haas, bass; Charles Saudrais, drums.

Conservatorio Cherubini, Florence, Italy, January 24, 1956

Chekeetah
You Don't Know What Love Is
Stella By Starlight
Exitus (theme)

Chet Baker - Cool Blues: Live In Europe Vol. 2   Replica RP 2

same session.

Conservatorio Cherubini, Florence, Italy, January 24, 1956

Ray's Idea
This Is Always
A Night In Tunisia
Cool Blues

Chet Baker And Crew   Pacific Jazz PJ-1224   1956

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums; Bill Loughbrough, chromatic tympani #1.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

1.To Mickey's Memory
2.Slightly Above Moderate
3.Halema
4.Revelation
5.Something For Liza
6.Lucius Lu (as Lucius Lou)
7.Worrying The Life Out Of Me
8.Medium Rock

** also released on World Pacific PJ-1224 in 1958, STEREO-1004 in 1958, STEREO-1224 in 1960; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 82671 2 9 in 2003.

Chet Baker And Crew   Pacific Jazz 7243 5 82671 2 9   2003

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums; Bill Loughbrough, chromatic tympani #1.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

1.To Mickey's Memory (alternate take)
2.Line For Lyons

** originally released on Pacific Jazz PJ-1224 in 1956 + 6 bonus tracks.

Various Artists - The Hard Swing   World Pacific JWC-508   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

Jumpin' Off A Clef (as Jumpin' Off A Cliff)
Chippyin'

Chet Baker Quintette   Crown CLP 5317   1963

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums; Bill Loughbrough, chromatic tympani.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

Pawnee Junction

** also released on Crown CST 317 in 1963.

Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 4   World Pacific STEREO-1009   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

Music To Dance To (as Music To Dance By)

Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 4   World Pacific JWC-510   1958

same session.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

Extra Mild

Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Lee Konitz, Chet Baker Quintet - Mulligan And Baker!   Jazztone (US) J 1253   1950s

same session.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

A Night On Bop Mountain
Down
Tabu

Various Artists - Solo Flight   Pacific Jazz JWC-505   1957

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

I Can't Get Started

** also released on World Pacific JWC-505 in 1958.

Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others   Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H   1978

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

Tynan Time
Minor Yours

Various Artists - The Blues Vol. 2: Have Blues, Will Travel   World Pacific JWC-509   1958

same session.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

The Route

The Playboy Jazz All-Stars Vol. 2   Playboy PB #1958   1958

same session.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

Sonny Boy

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Henry Grimes, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, December 3, 11 and 17, 1957

People Will Say We're In Love

Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   World Pacific JWC-507   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

Little Girl

Chet Baker, Art Pepper - The Route   Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2   1989

Chet Baker, trumpet; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

Sweet Lorraine

Various Artists - The Blues In Stereo   World Pacific JWC-513   1959

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

The Route (edited version)

** also released on World Pacific STEREO-1021 in 1959.

Chet Baker Big Band   Pacific Jazz PJ-1229   1957

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bob Burgess, trombone; Fred Waters, alto sax; Phil Urso, alto, tenor, baritone sax; Bob Graf, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1956

Mythe
Chet
Not Too Slow
Phil's Blues
Dinah
V-Line

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bob Burgess, trombone; Fred Waters, alto sax; Phil Urso, alto, tenor, baritone sax; Bob Graf, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; James McKean, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 19, 1956

Worrying The Life Out Of Me

Chet Baker, Conte Candoli, Norman Faye, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 1956

A Foggy Day
Darn That Dream
ST-1898Tenderly

** also released on World Pacific PJ-1229 in 1958.

Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys   World Pacific PJ-1234   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 1956

For Minors Only
Minor Yours
Resonant Emotions
Tynan Time
Picture Of Heath
For Miles And Miles
C.T.A.

** also released on Chet Baker, Art Pepper, Phil Urso - Picture Of Heath, Pacific Jazz PJ-18 in 1961.

Quartet: Russ Freeman Chet Baker   World Pacific PJ-1232   1957

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, November 6, 1956

ST-1903Love Nest
Fan Tan
Summer Sketch
An Afternoon At Home
Say When
ST-1904Lush Life
Amblin'
Hugo Hurwhey

Chet Baker And Bud Shank - Theme Music From "The James Dean Story"   World Pacific P-2005   1957

Chet Baker, Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Charlie Mariano, Herbie Steward, alto sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Mike Pacheco, bongos.

Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1956

ST-1907 | SX-512Jimmy's Theme
The Search

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Lost Love

Chet Baker, Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Charlie Mariano, Herbie Steward, alto sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Mike Pacheco, bongos.

People
The Movie Star
SX-513Fairmont, Indiana

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Rebel At Work

Chet Baker, Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Charlie Mariano, Herbie Steward, alto sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Mike Pacheco, bongos.

Success And Then What
ST-1908Let Me Be Loved
Hollywood

** also released on Pacific Jazz (J) TOCJ-5315.

Chet Baker And Bud Shank - Theme Music From "The James Dean Story"   Pacific Jazz (J) TOCJ-5315

same session.

Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1956

Let Me Be Loved (vocal version)

** originally released on World Pacific P-2005 in 1957 + 1 bonus track.

1957

Jack Sheldon Arrives   Gene Norman Presents GNP 45

Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Herb Geller, Art Pepper, alto sax; Harold Land, tenor sax; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August, 1957

Sunset Eyes
Julie Is Her Name
J.S.
Aplomb
Anyhow

** also released on Jack's Groove, Gene Norman Presents GNP 60. and on Play, Buddy, Play!, Gene Norman Presents GNPS 2029. and on Jack Sheldon And His All Star Band, GNP Crescendo GNPS 9036 in 1976. and on Jack Sheldon And His All Stars, GNP Crescendo GNPD 2276.

Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Reunion With Chet Baker   World Pacific PJ-1241   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Henry Grimes, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, December 3, 11 and 17, 1957

Reunion
When Your Lover Has Gone
Stardust
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
ST-2019Jersey Bounce
The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
Ornithology
Travelin' Light

** also released on World Pacific STEREO-1007 in 1958, STEREO-1241 in 1960; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46857 2. and on Gerry Mulligan - Reunion With Chet Baker, Pacific Jazz PJ-47 in 1962, ST-47 in 1962.

Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Reunion With Chet Baker   Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46857 2

same session.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, December 3, 11 and 17, 1957

Travelin' Light (alternate take)
The Song Is You
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (alternate take)
I Got Rhythm
All The Things You Are

** originally released on World Pacific PJ-1241 in 1958 + 7 bonus tracks.

The Playboy Jazz All-Stars Volume 3   Playboy PB1959   1960

same session.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, December 3, 11 and 17, 1957

Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jim Buffington, French horn; Bob Tricarico, bassoon; Gene Allen, bass clarinet; Seymour Barab, cello; Russ Savakus, bass.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, December 9, 1957

Twenties Late

** also released on Playboy PB1959S in 1960.

Chet Baker - Embraceable You   Pacific Jazz 7243 8 31676 2 3

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Dave Wheat, guitar; Russ Savakus, bass.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, December 9, 1957

The Night We Called It A Day
Little Girl Blue
Embraceable You
They All Laughed
There's A Lull In My Life
What It There To Say
While My Lady Sleeps
Forgetful
How Long Has This Been Going On
Come Rain Or Shine
On Green Dolphin Street
Little Girl Blue

Annie Ross Sings A Song With Mulligan!   World Pacific WP-1253   1959

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Henry Grimes, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Annie Ross, vocal.

NYC, December 11 and 12, 1957

This Time The Dream's On Me
Let There Be Love
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
How About You
It Don't Mean A Thing

** also released on World Pacific STEREO-1020 in 1959, STEREO-1253 in 1960; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46852 2 in 1988.

Annie Ross Sings A Song With Mulligan!   Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46852 2   1988

same session.

NYC, December 11 and 12, 1957

My Old Flame
I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans
This Is Always (alternative version)
You Turned The Tables On Me
I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face (alternative version)

** originally released on World Pacific WP-1253 in 1959 + 6 bonus tracks.

1958

Stan Getz, Chet Baker - Stan Meets Chet   Verve MGV-8263   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Jodie Christian, piano; Victor Sproles, bass; Marshall Thompson, drums.

Robert Jordan and Associates Recorders, Chicago, IL, February 16, 1958

21955-1Medley: Autumn In New York / Embraceable You / What's New
21956-1I'll Remember April
21957-1Half-Breed Apache

Chet Baker Sings - It Could Happen To You   Riverside RLP 12-278   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Kenny Drew, piano; George Morrow, bass #1,2,5,7,8; Sam Jones, bass #3,4,6,9,10; Philly Joe Jones, drums #1,2,5-8,10; Danny Richmond, drums #3,4,9.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, August, 1958

1.Do It The Hard Way
2.I'm Old Fashioned
3.You're Driving Me Crazy
4.It Could Happen To You
5.My Heart Stood Still
6.The More I See You
7.Everything Happens To Me
8.Dancing On The Ceiling
9.How Long Has This Been Going On
10.Old Devil Moon

** also released on Riverside RLP 1120 in 1959; Original Jazz Classics OJC-303 in 1987, OJCCD-303-2 in 1987, OJC-32329 in 2010.

Chet Baker Sings - It Could Happen To You   Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-303-2   1987

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Kenny Drew, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, August, 1958

While My Lady Sleeps (take 10)
You Make Me Feel So Young (take 5)

** originally released on Riverside RLP 12-278 in 1958 + 2 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker Sings - It Could Happen To You   Original Jazz Classics OJC-32329   2010

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Kenny Drew, piano; Sam Jones, bass #1; George Morrow, bass #2; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, August, 1958

1.The More I See You (take 8)
2.Everything Happens To Me (take 2)

** originally released on Riverside RLP 12-278 in 1958 + 4 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker In New York   Riverside RLP 12-281   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet; Johnny Griffin, tenor sax #1,3,5; Al Haig, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September, 1958

1.Fair Weather
2.Polka Dots And Moonbeams
3.Hotel 49
4.Solar
5.Blue Thoughts
6.When Lights Are Low

** also released on Riverside RLP 1119 in 1959; Original Jazz Classics OJC-207 in 1985, OJCCD-207-2 in 1988. and on Polka Dots And Moonbeams, Jazzland JLP 88 in 1966, JLP 988 in 1966.

Various Artists - New Blue Horns   Riverside RLP 12-294   1959

Chet Baker, trumpet; Al Haig, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September, 1958

Soft Winds

Chet Baker, trumpet; Herbie Mann, flute; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Bill Evans, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Connie Kay, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 30, 1958, and January 19, 1959

Early Morning Mood

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-256 in 1986, OJCCD-256-2 in 1995.

Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace   Riverside RLP 12-292   1959

Johnny Pace, vocal; accompanied by Chet Baker, trumpet; Herbie Mann, flute; Joe Berle, piano; Jimmie Burke, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 23, 1958

All Or Nothing At All
Crazy, She Calls Me
It Might As Well Be Spring

Johnny Pace, vocal; accompanied by Chet Baker, trumpet; Herbie Mann, flute; Joe Berle, piano; Jimmie Burke, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 29, 1958

The Way You Look Tonight
When The Sun Comes Out
What Is There To Say
Everything I've Got Belongs To You

same personnel.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 30, 1958

This Is Always
We Could Make Such Beautiful Music
Yesterdays

** also released on Riverside RLP 1130 in 1959; Original Jazz Classics OJC-433 in 1990, OJCCD-433-2 in 1990.

Chet   Riverside RLP 12-299   1959

Chet Baker, trumpet; Herbie Mann, flute #1,4,9; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1,2,4,5,7,9; Bill Evans, piano #1,2,4,5,7-9; Kenny Burrell, guitar #3,6; Paul Chambers, bass; Connie Kay, drums #1-3,5-7; Philly Joe Jones, drums #4,8,9.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 30, 1958, and January 19, 1959

1.Alone Together
2.How High The Moon
3.It Never Entered My Mind
4.'Tis Autumn
5.If You Could See Me Now
6.September Song
7.You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
8.Time On My Hands
9.You And The Night And The Music

** also released on Riverside RLP 1135 in 1959; Original Jazz Classics OJC-087 in 1983, OJCCD-087-2 in 1987.

1959 (age 30)

Chet Baker Plays The Best Of Lerner & Loewe   Riverside RLP 12-307   1959

Chet Baker, trumpet; Herbie Mann, flute #1-3,7,8, tenor sax #5; Zoot Sims, alto, tenor sax #1-3,5-8; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1-5,7,8; Bob Corwin, piano #1,3-5; Bill Evans, piano #2,6-8; Earl May, bass; Clifford Jarvis, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, July 21 and 22, 1959

1.I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
2.I Could Have Danced All Night
3.The Heather On The Hill
4.On The Street Where You Live
5.Almost Like Being In Love
6.Thank Heaven For Little Girls
7.I Talk To The Trees
8.Show Me

** also released on Riverside RLP 1152 in 1959; Original Jazz Classics OJC-137 in 1984, OJCCD-137-2 in 1989.

Chet Baker Sextet & Quartet   Music (It) LPM 2094   1960

Chet Baker, trumpet; Glauco Masetti, alto sax #1-6; Gianni Basso as Gianno Basso, tenor sax #1-6; Renato Sellani, piano; Franco Cerri as Franco Serri, bass; Gene Victory, drums; Giulio Libano, arranger #1-6.

Gurtler Studio, Milan, Italy, September 25, 26, and October 6, 1959

1.Lady Bird
2.Cheryl Blues
3.Tune Up
4.Line For Lyons
5.Pent Up House
6.Look For The Silver Lining
7.Indian Summer
8.My Old Flame

Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Len Mercer And His Orchestra - Angel Eyes   Celson (It) LPQ 25.005   1960

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal chorus #3,4,7,8,10; accompanied by string orchestra.

Gurtler Bros. Studio, Milan, Italy, September 28, and October 5, 1959

1.I Should Care
2.Violets For Your Furs
3.The Song Is You
4.When I Fall In Love
5.Goodbye
6.Autumn In New York
7.Angel Eyes
8.Street Of Dreams
9.Forgetful
10.Deep In A Dream

1960

Chet Baker - Live In Paris, 1960-63 Live In Nice, 1975   France's Concert (F) FC 123   1988

Chet Baker, trumpet; The Orchestra Radio Baden-Baden.

live in Paris, France, October 12, 1960

Autumn In New York
Marilyn

Chet Baker, trumpet; Georges Arvanitas, piano; Guy Pedersen, bass; Daniel Humair, drums.

ORTF, Paris, France, June 9, 1963

Porgy And Bess
Milestones

Chet Baker, trumpet; Larry Ridley, bass; Ray Mosca, drums.

live in Nice, France, July 20, 1975

Witchcraft
Stella By Starlight

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bob Mover, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano #4; Larry Ridley, bass; David Lee, drums.

live in Nice, France, July 24, 1975

1.Dear Old Stockholm
2.Mr. B
3.I Waited For You
4.There Will Never Be Another You

Piero Umiliani - Intrigo A Los Angeles   RCA Camden (It) CM 30-104

Chet Baker, Nino Culasso, trumpet; Mario Midana, trombone; Bill Gilmore, valve trombone; Livio Cervellieri, alto sax; Ivan Vandor, tenor sax; Gino Marinacci, baritone sax; Robert Pregadio, piano; Berto Pisano, bass; Jimmy Pratt, drums; Piero Umiliani, arranger, conductor.

Rome, Italy, circa 1960

Movimenti Con Swing
Tipi Sospetti
Motel
Jazz Bar

1961

Chet Baker - Italian Movies - Music Of Piero Umiliani   Liuto (It) LRS 0063

Chet Baker, Nino Rosso, trumpet; Bill Gilmore, trombone; Marcello Boschi, alto sax; Livio Cervellieri, tenor sax; Gino Marinacci, baritone sax; Piero Umiliani, piano; Berto Pisano, bass; Jimmy Pratt, drums.

Rome, Italy, 1961

Tension
Alone In A Crowd
Relaxin' With Chet
I Soliti Ignoti
Tema D'amore

Chet Baker, Nino Culasso, Beppe Curraro, Baldo Panfili, Nino Rosso, trumpet; Enzo Forte, Ennio Gabbi, Mario Minada, trombone; Bill Gilmore, valve trombone; Marcello Boschi, Baldo Maestri, alto sax; Marcello Cianfanelli, Ivan Vandor, tenor sax; Gino Marinacci, baritone sax; Franco Chiari, vibes; Piero Umiliani, piano, arranger; Enzo Grillini, guitar; Beppe Carta, bass; Roberto Zappulla, drums; unidentified strings, #1,3.

Rome, Italy, May, 1962

1.Twilight In Los Angeles
2.Thinking Blues
3.Smog

** also released on Liuto (It) 0063/1.

Chet Baker - Italian Movies - Music Of Piero Umiliani   Liuto (It) 0063/1

Chet Baker, trumpet; Marcello Boschi, alto sax; Livio Cervellieri, tenor sax; Gino Marinacci, baritone sax; Franco Chiari, vibes; Piero Umiliani, piano; Enzo Grillini, guitar; Berto Pisano, bass; Ralf Ferraro, drums.

Rome, Italy, 1958

Improvvisando In Blues
Motorizzazione
Furtivamente

** originally released on Liuto (It) LRS 0063 + 3 bonus tracks.

1962

Chet Baker - Chet Is Back!   RCA (It) LPM 10307

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Amadeo Tomasi, piano; Rene Thomas, guitar; Benoit Quersin, bass; Daniel Humair, drums.

Rome, Italy, January 5, 1962

NKHW-1963Well, You Needn't
NKHW-1964Ballata In Forma Di Blues
NKHW-1965Pent-Up House
NKHW-1966Over The Rainbow
NKHW-1967Barbados
NKHW-1968Star Eyes
NKHW-1969Blues In The Closet
NKHS-1970These Foolish Things

1964

Chet Baker Quintet - Brussels 1964   Landscape (F) LS2-920   1992

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Jacques Pelzer, alto sax, flute; Rene Urtreger, piano; Luigi Trussardi, bass; Franco Manzecchi, drums.

R.T.B. Studios?, Brussels, Belgium, May 2, 1964

Bye Bye Blackbird
Isn't It Romantic
Airegin
Time After Time
So What

Chet Baker - The Most Important Jazz Album Of 1964-1965   Colpix CP 476   1964

Chet Baker, flugelhorn; Phil Urso, tenor sax, clarinet; Hal Galper, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Charlie Rice, drums.

NYC, June, 1964

Soultrane
Walkin'
Tadd's Delight
Whatever Possessed Me
Retsim B
Gnid
Ann, Wonderful One
Mating Call
Margarine
Flight To Jordan

** also released on Colpix SCP 476 in 1964.

Chet Baker - Baby Breeze   Limelight LM-82003   1965

Chet Baker, flugelhorn; Frank Srozier, alto sax, flute; Phil Urso, tenor sax #1,3,5, tenor sax, arranger #2,4; Hal Galper, piano, arranger #1,3,5, piano #2,4; Michael Fleming, bass; Charlie Rice, drums.

NYC, November 14, 1964

1. 34084-8Pamela's Passion
2. 34085-5Baby Breeze
3. 34086-2This Is The Thing
4. 34087-9Comin' Down
5. 34088-6One With One

Kenny Burrell, guitar; Chet Baker, vocal.

34089-5You're Mine, You

Bob James, piano; Michael Fleming, bass; Charlie Rice, drums; Chet Baker, vocal #1, flugelhorn #2.

NYC, November 20, 1964

1. 34106-9The Touch Of Your Lips
2. 34108-2/11I Wish You Love

Bobby Scott, piano, arranger; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Chet Baker, vocal.

34091-8Everything Depends On You
34093-2Born To Be Blue

** also released on Limelight LS-86003 in 1965; Verve 314 538 328-2. and on Baby Breeze + 3, EmArcy (J) 195J-10084 in 1987, (J) EJD-3039 in 1990.

Chet Baker - Baby Breeze + 3   EmArcy (J) 195J-10084   1987

Bobby Scott, piano, arranger #1; Kenny Burrell, guitar #2; Chet Baker, vocal.

NYC, November 14, 1964

1. 34092-4A Taste Of Honey
2. 34090-9Sweet Sue, Just You

** originally released on Baby Breeze, Limelight LM-82003 in 1965 + 3 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker - Baby Breeze   Verve 314 538 328-2

Chet Baker, flugelhorn; Bob James, piano; Michael Fleming, bass; Charlie Rice, drums.

NYC, November 20, 1964

34108-1I Wish You Love
34107-5Think Beautiful

** originally released on Limelight LM-82003 in 1965 + 2 bonus tracks.

Various Artists - I/We Had A Ball   Limelight LM-82002   1965

same session.

NYC, November 20, 1964

34107-9Think Beautiful

** also released on Limelight LS-86002 in 1965.

Chet Baker - Stella By Starlight   West Wind (G) LP WW 0033   1989

Chet Baker, trumpet; Glauco Masetti, alto sax; Rene Thomas, guitar; Franco Cerri, bass; Gianni Cazzola, drums; plus unknown, flute.

Rome, Italy, 1964

My Funny Valentine
Stella By Starlight (take 1)
Short Bridge
Serpent's Tooth (take 1)
Theme For Freddy (take 1)
When Will The Blues Leave
In Your Own Sweet Way

** also released on West Wind (G) 2033 in 1989.

Chet Baker, Roy Eldridge, Donald Byrd, Harry Beckett - Trumpets   West Wind (G) 2023   1989

same session.

Rome, Italy, 1964

Stella By Starlight (take 2)
Serpent's Tooth (take 2)
Theme For Freddy (take 2)

1965

Chet Baker - Baker's Holiday   Limelight LM-82019   1965

Chet Baker, flugelhorn; Leon Cohen, Henry Freeman, Wilford Holcombe, Seldon Powell, Alan Ross, reeds; Hank Jones, piano; Everett Barksdale, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Connie Kay, drums.

NYC, May or June, 1965

36271Easy Living
36272These Foolish Things
36273When Your Lover Has Gone
36274There Is No Greater Love
36275That Ol' Devil Moon
36276You're My Thrill
36277Travelin' Light
36278Don't Explain
36279Crazy, She Calls Me
36280Mean To Me

** also released on Limelight LS-86019 in 1965.

Smokin' With The Chet Baker Quintet   Prestige PR 7449   1966

Chet Baker, flugelhorn; George Coleman, tenor sax; Kirk Lightsey, piano; Herman Wright, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.

NYC, August 23, 25 and 29, 1965

Grade "A" Gravy
Serenity
Fine And Dandy
Have You Met Miss Jones?
Rearin' Back
So Easy

** also released on Prestige PRST 7449 in 1966.

Groovin' With The Chet Baker Quintet   Prestige PR 7460   1966

same session.

NYC, August 23, 25 and 29, 1965

Madison Avenue
Lonely Star
Wee, Too
Tan Gaugin
Cherokee
Bevan Beeps

** also released on Prestige PRST 7460 in 1966.

Comin' On With The Chet Baker Quintet   Prestige PR 7478   1967

same session.

NYC, August 23, 25 and 29, 1965

Comin' On
Stairway To The Stars
No Fair Lady
When You're Gone
Choose Now
Chabootie
Carpsie's Groove

** also released on Prestige PRST 7478 in 1967.

Cool Burnin' With The Chet Baker Quintet   Prestige PRST 7496   1967

same session.

NYC, August 23, 25 and 29, 1965

Hurry
I Waited For You
The 490
Cut Plug
Boudoir
Etude In Three
Sleeping Susan

Boppin' With The Chet Baker Quintet   Prestige PRST 7512   1967

same session.

NYC, August 23, 25 and 29, 1965

Go-Go
Lament For The Living
Pot Luck
Bud's Blues
Romas
On A Misty Night

Joe Pass - A Sign Of The Times   World Pacific WP-1844   1966

Chet Baker, flugelhorn; Joe Pass, guitar; Frank Capp, drums; with unidentified vocal group and orchestra, Bob Florence, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, probably late 1965

A Sign Of The Times
The Phoenix Love Theme
Nowhere Man
Dindi
A Summer Song
Moment To Moment
It Was A Very Good Year
Are You There (With Another Girl)
What Now, My Love
Softly, As I Leave You
Sweet September

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21844 in 1966.

The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - A Taste Of Tequila   World Pacific WP-1839   1966

The Mariachi Brass, Jack Nitzsche, arranger, conductor; featuring Chet Baker, flugelhorn.

Los Angeles, CA, December, 1965

Flowers On The Wall
Tequila
Mexico
Cuando Calienta El Sol
Hot Toddy
24 Hours To Tulsa
Speedy Gonzales
Come A Little Bit Closer
El Paso
PJ-541La Bamba

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21839 in 1966.

1966

The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - Hats Off   World Pacific WP-1842   1966

The Mariachi Brass, Jack Nitzsche, George Tipton, arranger; featuring Chet Baker, flugelhorn.

Los Angeles, CA, April, 1966

Happiness Is
Sure Gonna' Miss Her
Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
The Phoenix Love Theme (Senza Fine)
These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
On The Street Where You Live
Armen's Theme
Spanish Harlem
Chiquita Banana
When The Day Is All Done (Foy O)
You Baby
It's Too Late

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21842 in 1966.

The Mariachi Brass, Chet Baker - Colonel Bogey March / La Bamba   World Pacific 77853   1966

same session.

Los Angeles, CA, April, 1966

PJ-540Colonel Bogey March

Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings - Quietly There   World Pacific WP-1847   1966

Chet Baker, flugelhorn; and The Carmel Strings, Harry Betts, Julian Lee, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, June, 1966

Early Autumn
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Forget Him
The Christmas Song
Quietly, There
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
Stranger On The Shore
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
The More I See You
No More Blues
Message To Michael
(You're My) Soul And Inspiration

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21847 in 1966.

The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - Double-Shot   World Pacific WP-1852   1966

The Mariachi Brass, George Tipton, arranger; featuring Chet Baker, flugelhorn.

Los Angeles, CA, June, 1966

Dancing In The Street
Ring Of Fire
Yesterday's Gone
Danke Schoen
The Blue Dove
Red Rubber Ball
When You're Smiling
Enamorado
Agua Caliente
Wheels
But Not Today
Green Grass

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21852 in 1966.

Chet Baker - Live At Pueblo Colorado   CCB 1225

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Dave McKay, piano; Chuck Domanico, bass; Harry Kevis Jr., drums.

Pueblo, CO, summer 1966

All Blues
Airegin
'Round Midnight
Green Dolphin Street
Lucius Lu
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Mr. B
When I Fall In Love
Milestones
Lucius Lu (alternate take)
Forgetful
Look For The Silver Lining

Bud Shank - California Dreamin'   World Pacific WP-1845   1966

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; featuring Chet Baker, flugelhorn; with unidentified orchestra, Bob Florence, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, August, 1966

California Dreamin'
Imprevu
Listen People
What The World Needs Now Is Love
In Times Like These
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Woman
WP-519Monday, Monday
Daydream
Gotta Go
The End Of The World
Husbands And Wives

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21845 in 1966.

Bud Shank, Chet Baker - Summer Samba (So Nice) / Bud Shank - Monday, Monday   World Pacific 77842   1966

Bud Shank, alto sax; featuring Chet Baker, flugelhorn; with unidentified orchestra, Bob Florence, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, September, 1966

WP-518Summer Samba (So Nice)

Bud Shank - (Love Theme From) "Is Paris Burning?" / Summer Wind   World Pacific 77859   1966

same session.

Los Angeles, CA, September, 1966

WP-552(Love Theme From) "Is Paris Burning?"

Bud Shank - Brazil! Brazil! Brazil!   World Pacific WP-1855   1966

Bud Shank, alto sax; featuring Chet Baker, flugelhorn; with unidentified orchestra, Bob Florence, arranger; + overdubs: unidentified strings, Julian Lee, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, September, 1966

Summer Samba (So Nice)
Carnaval
Quiet Nights (Corcovado)

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21855 in 1966.

Bud Shank - Michelle   World Pacific WP-1840   1966

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; featuring Chet Baker, flugelhorn; with unidentified orchestra, Bob Florence, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, October, 1966

Michelle
Petite Fleur (Little Flower)
Girl
As Tears Go By
You Didn't Have To Be So Nice
Love Theme, Umbrellas Of Cherbourg (I'll Wait For You)
Sounds Of Silence
Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Reason)
Yesterday
Blue On Blue

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21840 in 1966.

Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings - Into My Life   World Pacific WP-1858   1966

Chet Baker, flugelhorn; and The Carmel Strings, Harry Betts, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, October, 1966

WP-548A Man And A Woman (Un Homme Et Une Femme)
Guantanamera
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
The Ballad Of The Sad Young Men
Here, There And Everywhere
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
Serenata
More And More Amor
WP-549All
If He Walked Into My Life
Trains And Boats And Planes
Got To Get You Into My Life

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21858 in 1966.

The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - In The Mood   World Pacific WP-1859   1966

The Mariachi Brass, George Tipton, arranger, conductor; featuring Chet Baker, flugelhorn.

Los Angeles, CA, late 1966

Sunrise Serenade
At Last
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Serenade In Blue
In The Mood
(I've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo
Little Brown Jug
Tuxedo Junction
A String Of Pearls
Moonlight Serenade
Pennsylvania 6-5000
The Dating Game

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21859 in 1966.

1967

Bud Shank - Magical Mystery   World Pacific WP-1873   1968

Chet Baker, Gary Barone, flugelhorn; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Dennis Budimir, Herb Ellis, guitar; Robert West, bass; John Guerin, drums; Victor Feldman, percussion.

Los Angeles, CA, November 3 and 8, 1967

Blue Jay Way
I Am The Walrus
The Fool On The Hill
Flying
Hello Goodbye
Your Mother Should Know
Paper Cup
Windy
Never My Love
I Wanna Be Free
I Say A Little Prayer

** also released on World Pacific WPS-21873 in 1968.

1969 (age 40)

Chet Baker - Albert's House   Beverly Hills BH 1134

Chet Baker, trumpet; Paul Smith, piano, organ; Barney Kessel, guitar; Jim Hughart, bass; Frank Capp, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, 1969

Albert's House
Farewell San Francisco
Time
I Should Have Told You So
How Dare You Sir
End Of The Line
Pretty People
Sunday In Town
A Man Who Use To Be
Never Had This Feeling Before
Life
Nice Little Girls

1970

Chet Baker - Blood, Chet And Tears   Verve V6-8798   1970

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; with Ollie Mitchell, Tony Terran, Ray Triscari, trumpet; Miles Anderson, Dick Hyde, George Roberts, trombone; Buddy Collette, Plas Johnson, reeds; Larry Knechtel, keyboards; Al Casey, Mike Deasy, Joe Pass, Tommy Tedesco, guitar; Joe Osborne, Ray Pohlman, bass; Hal Blaine, drums; Gary Coleman, percussion; The Sid Sharp Strings, Jerry Styner, producer, arranger.

Sunwest Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 6, 1970

70L1454Easy Come, Easy Go
70L1455Sugar, Sugar
70L1456Something
70L1457Spinning Wheel
70L1458Vehicle
70L1459The Letter
70L1460And When I Die
70L1461Come Saturday Morning
70L1462Evil Ways
70L1463You've Made Me So Very Happy

1972

Chet Baker & Jack Sheldon - In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album   Jazz Detective (Eu) DDJD-015   2024

Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon, trumpet, vocal; Dave Frishberg, piano; Jack Marshall, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Nick Ceroli, drums.

United Audio, Tustin, CA, 1972

This Can't Be Love
Just Friends
Too Blue
But Not For Me
Historia De Un Amor
Once I Loved
You Fascinate Me
When I Fall In Love
I Cried For You
I'm Old Fashioned
Evil Blues

** also released on Jazz Detective (Eu) DDJD-016 in 2024.

1974

Lee Konitz, Chet Baker, Keith Jarret Quintet   Jazz Connoisseur (Israeli) JC 113   late 1970s

Chet Baker, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Keith Jarrett as Keith Jarret, piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Beaver Harris, drums.

NYC, April 14, 1974

Donna Lee
Lover Man
There Will Never Be Another You
Like Someone In Love

** also released on Lee Konitz Meets Keith Jarrett, Chet Baker & Bill Evans - Live In Europe: Historical Masters, Jazz View (G) COD 031 in 1991.

Chet Baker, Lee Konitz - In Concert   India Navigation IN 1052

Chet Baker, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Michael Moore, bass; Beaver Harris, drums.

Ornette's Club, Woodstock, NY, April, 1974

Airegin
Au Privave
Body And Soul
Willow Weep For Me
Walkin'

Chet Baker - She Was Too Good To Me   CTI CTI 6050 S1   1974

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Hubert Laws, flute, alto flute; Romeo Penque, flute, clarinet; George Marge, alto flute, oboe d'amore; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, Herbert Sorkin, violin; Warren Lash, Jesse Levy, George Ricci, cello; Dave Friedman, vibes; Bob James, electric piano; Ron Carter, bass; Steve Gadd, drums #1-4; Jack DeJohnette, drums #5-7; Don Sebesky, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July, October and November, 1974

1.Autumn Leaves
2.She Was Too Good To Me
3.Funk In Deep Freeze
4.Tangerine
5.With A Song In My Heart
6.What'll I Do
7.It's You Or No One

** also released on CBS Associated ZK 40804 in 1987.

Chet Baker - She Was Too Good To Me   CBS Associated ZK 40804   1987

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Hubert Laws, flute, alto flute; Romeo Penque, flute, clarinet; George Marge, alto flute, oboe d'amore; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, Herbert Sorkin, violin; Warren Lash, Jesse Levy, George Ricci, cello; Dave Friedman, vibes; Bob James, electric piano; Ron Carter, bass; Steve Gadd, drums; Don Sebesky, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July, October and November, 1974

My Future Just Passed

** originally released on CTI CTI 6050 S1 in 1974 + 1 bonus track.

Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert Volume 1   CTI CTI 6054 S1   1975

Chet Baker, trumpet; Ed Byrne, trombone; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Dave Samuels, vibes, percussion; Bob James, piano, electric piano; John Scofield, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Harvey Mason, drums.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, November 24, 1974

Line For Lyons
Song For An Unfinished Woman
My Funny Valentine
Song For Strayhorn

Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert Volume 2   CTI CTI 6055 S1   1975

same session.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, November 24, 1974

It's Sandy At The Beach
Bernie's Tune
K-4 Pacific
There Will Never Be Another You

1975

Jim Hall - Concierto   CTI CTI 6060 S1   1975

Chet Baker, trumpet; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Roland Hanna, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Steve Gadd, drums; Don Sebesky, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April, 1975

You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Two's Blues
The Answer Is Yes
Concierto De Aranjuez

** also released on CTI CTI 8012 in 1979; CBS Associated ZK 40807 in 1987; Legacy ZK 65132 in 1997.

Jim Hall - Concierto   CBS Associated ZK 40807   1987

same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April, 1975

Rock Skippin'
The Answer Is Yes (alternate take)

** originally released on CTI CTI 6060 S1 in 1975 + 2 bonus tracks.

Jim Hall - Concierto   Legacy ZK 65132   1997

same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April, 1975

Unfinished Business
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (alternate take)
Rock Skippin' (alternate take)

** originally released on CTI CTI 6060 S1 in 1975 + 5 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker - Seven Faces Of Valentine   Philology (It) W 30.2

Chet Baker, trumpet; Kenny Drew, piano; Larry Ridley, bass; David Lee, drums.

Pescara Jazz, Pescara, Italy, July 14, 1975

My Funny Valentine

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Maurizio Giammarco, tenor sax; Enrico Pieranunzi, piano; Riccardo Del Fra, bass; Roberto Gatto, drums.

Emmequattro Studios, Rome, Italy, December 4, 1979, and January 4, 1980

My Funny Valentine (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Gil Goldstein, piano; George Mraz, bass; Victor Lewis, drums.

Montmartre Club, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 15, 1983

My Funny Valentine

Chet Baker, trumpet; Michel Graillier, piano.

Angouleme, France, March 5, 1983

My Funny Valentine

Chet Baker, trumpet; Philip Catherine, guitar; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, bass.

Bologna, Italy, April, 1985

My Funny Valentine

Chet Baker, trumpet; Edy Olivieri, piano; Ilario DeMarinis, bass; Vincenzo Mazzonne, drums.

Locorotondo, Italy, September, 1985

My Funny Valentine

Chet Baker, trumpet; Nicola Stilo, flute; Luca Flores, Mike Melillo, piano; Furio DiCastri, bass.

Shalimar Club, Senigallia, Italy, May 22, 1987

My Funny Valentine

Various Artists - It Happened In Pescara 1969-1989   Philology (It) W 100/101

Chet Baker, trumpet; Kenny Drew, piano; Larry Ridley, bass; David Lee, drums.

Pescara Jazz, Pescara, Italy, July 14, 1975

Milestones

Chet Baker - In Italy Unissued 1975-1988   Philology (It) W 81.2   1994

same personnel.

Stadio Cominale, Pescara, Italy, July 14, 1975

Mr. B (as For Minors Only)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jacques Pelzer, flute; Ignazio Garsia, piano; Giovanni Tommaso, bass; Gianni Cavallaro, drums.

Brass Group, Palermo, Italy, January 17, 1976

Forgetful

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jacques Pelzer, alto sax; Michel Grailler, piano; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, bass.

Centro Jazz St. Louis, Roma, Italy, January 27, 1979

Blue Room

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jacques Pelzer, soprano sax; Mike Melillo, piano; Massimo Moriconi, bass; Giampaolo Ascolese, drums.

Giardini Diaz, Macerata, Italy, July 2, 1985

Cherokee

Chet Baker, trumpet; Mike Melillo, piano, arranger; Massimo Moriconi, bass; Giampaolo Ascolese, drums; with Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana.

Civitanova Marche, Italy, July 5, 1985

Dancing In The Dark
Laura

Chet Baker, trumpet; Michel Grailler, piano; Massimo Moriconi, bass.

Teatro Sperimetale, Ancona, Italy, November 23, 1985

Sippin' At Bells (as Cheryl)

Chet Baker, Enrico Rava, trumpet; Massimo Urbani, alto sax; Franco D'Andrea, piano; Giovanni Tommaso, bass; Roberto Gatto, drums.

Teatro Carignano, Turin, Italy, April 21, 1988

Solar

Chet Baker - Singer Concertzaal, Larense Jazz Festival, Laren, The Netherlands, August 7, 1975   EzTorrent CD-R

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Bob Mover, alto sax; Jacques Pelzer, alto sax, flute #4-6; Harold Danko, piano; Dave Shapiro, bass; Beaver Harris, drums.

television broadcast, Singer Concertzaal, Laren, Holland, August 7, 1975

1.Dee's Dilemma (as Unknown)
2.The Lamp Is Low
3.The Thrill Is Gone
4.Mr. B
5.I Waited For You
6.Look For The Silver Lining

1976

Chet Baker - Deep In A Dream Of You   Heart Note (Swd) HN-008   1988

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Jacques Peltzer, flute; Harold Danko, piano; Isla Eckinger, bass.

Music Inn, Rome, Italy, 1976

Tidal Breeze
If You Could See Me Now
Look For The Silver Linings
Deep In A Dream Of You
Chet's Theme

** also released on Moon (It) MLP 026-1 in 1990, MCD 026-2 in 1990.

1977

Chet Baker - You Can't Go Home Again   A&M/Horizon SP-726

Chet Baker, trumpet; Hubert Laws, flute #2, bass flute, piccolo #4; John Campo, bassoon #4; Paul Desmond, alto sax #3; Michael Brecker, tenor sax #1,2,4; Don Sebesky, electric piano #2,3; Kenny Barron, electric piano #3; Richie Beirach, electric piano, Clavinet #1,2,4; John Scofield, guitar #1,2,4; Ron Carter, bass; Alphonso Johnson, electric bass #1,2,4; Tony Williams, drums; Ralph MacDonald, percussion #1,4; unidentified strings, #1,2,4.

NYC, February 16, 21, 22, and May 13, 1977

1.Love For Sale
2.Un Poco Loco
3.You Can't Go Home Again
4.El Moro

Chet Baker - Once Upon A Summertime   Artists House AH 11   1980

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gregory Herbert, tenor sax; Harold Danko, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

NYC, February 20, 1977

Tidal Breeze
Shifting Down
E.S.P.
The Song Is You
Once Upon A Summertime (La Valse Des Lilas)

** also released on Artists House AH 9411 in 1980; Galaxy GXY-5150 in 1984; Original Jazz Classics OJC-405, OJCCD-405-2.

Chet Baker - The Best Thing For You   A&M CD 0832

Chet Baker, trumpet; Hubert Laws, flute; Michael Brecker, tenor sax; Richie Beirach, electric piano; John Scofield, guitar, acoustic guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Tony Williams, drums; Arto Tuncboyaci, percussion, voice.

NYC, February and May, 1977

El Morro

Chet Baker, trumpet #1-4, vocal #5; Paul Desmond, alto sax #1-4; Kenny Barron, electric piano #1-4; Gene Bertoncini, acoustic guitar #5; Ron Carter, bass #1-4; Tony Williams, drums #1-4.

1.The Best Thing For You
2.I'm Getting Sentimental Over You / You've Changed
3.Oh, You Crazy Moon
4.How Deep Is The Ocean
5.If You Could See Me Now

The Incredible Chet Baker Play And Sings   Carosello (It) CLN 25075

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jacques Pelzer, alto sax, flute; Gianni Basso, tenor sax; Bruce Thomas, piano; Lucio Terzano, bass; Giancarlo Pillot, drums; Ruth Young, vocal.

Milan, Italy, March, 1977

Autumn Leaves
Sad Walk
Highblown
Laura
Love Vibrations
Whatever Possessed Me
I Waited For You

Stephane Houben   MD (Belgian) MD 012   1977

Stephane Houben, alto sax, flute, percussion; Michel Herr, electric piano, percussion; John Thomas, guitar, percussion; Janot Buchem, bass, electric bass, percussion; Eddie Davidson, drums, percussion; with Chet Baker, trumpet; Greg Badolato, tenor sax.

Michel Dickenscheid Studio, Ougree, Belgium, September, 1977

I Haven't

Astrud Gilberto - That Girl From Ipanema   Image IM 305

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jim Buffington, John Trevor Clark, Earl Daniels, French horn; Jay Beckenstein, Eddie Daniels, George Marge, David Tofani, reeds; Frank Owens, piano; Jay Berliner, Gene Bertoncini, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Ronnie Zito, drums; Rubens Bassini, percussion; Astrud Gilberto, vocal; Joey Dee, Mary Eiland, Maureen McElheron, background vocal; Don Sebesky, arranger.

NYC, 1977

Far Away

1978

Chet Baker - The Rising Sun Collection   Just A Memory (Canadian) RSCD 0010   1996

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Roger Rosenberg, soprano, tenor, baritone sax; Phil Markowitz, piano; Jon Burr, bass; Jeff Brillinger, drums.

Rising Sun Celebrity Jazz Club, Montreal, Canada, March 7, 1978

Milestones
Oh, You Crazy Moon
There Will Never Be Another You
Snowbound
Love For Sale

** also released on Love For Sale, Just A Memory (Canadian) JAM 9157-2.

Chet Baker - Live In Chateauvallon, 1978   France's Concert (F) FC 128   1989

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Markowitz, piano; Scott Lee, bass; Jeff Brillinger, drums.

Centre Culturel, Chateauvallon, France, November 10, 1978

Oh, You Crazy Moon (House Of Jade)
Love For Sale
Beautiful Black Eyes
There Will Never Be Another You
Once Upon A Summertime

Chet Baker Quartet - Live At Nick's   Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1027   1987

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Phil Markowitz, piano; Scott Lee, bass; Jeff Brillinger, drums.

Nick Vollebregt's Jazz Cafe, Laren, Holland, November 30, 1978

The Best Thing For You Is Me
Broken Wing
This Is Always
Beautiful Black Eyes

** also released on Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1027 CD in 1994.

Chet Baker Quartet - Live At Nick's   Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1027 CD   1994

same session.

Nick Vollebregt's Jazz Cafe, Laren, Holland, November 30, 1978

I Remember You
Love For Sale

** originally released on Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1027 in 1987 + 2 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker - Oh You Crazy Moon: The Legacy Vol. 4   Enja (G) ENJ-9453 2   2003

same personnel.

live in Stuttgart, West Germany, December 9, 1978

The Touch Of You Lips
Beautiful Black Eyes
Oh, You Crazy Moon
Love For Sale
Once Upon A Summertime
My Funny Valentine

Chet Baker - Broken Wing   Sonopresse (F) 2S 068 16685

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Markowitz, piano; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, bass; Jeff Brillinger, drums.

Paris, France, December 28, 1978

Broken Wing
Oh, You Crazy Moon
Black Eyes
Blue Gilles
How Deep Is The Ocean

Chet Baker - In Paris Vol. 2   West Wind (G) WW 2059   1990

same session.

Paris, France, December 28, 1978

Black Eyes (alternate take)
How Deep Is The Ocean (alternate take)

Chet Baker - Two A Day   All Life (F) AL 007   1980?

same personnel.

Le Chateau, Herouville, France, December 29, 1978

Two A Day
Blue Room
If I Should Lose You
This Is Always
The Best Thing For You Is Me

1979 (age 50)

Chet Baker, Wolfgang Lackerschmid - Ballads Of Two   Sandra (G) SMP 2102

Chet Baker, trumpet; Wolfgang Lackerschmid, vibes.

Stuttgart, West Germany, January 8 and 9, 1979

Blue Bossa
Five Years Ago
Why Shouldn't You Cry
Dessert
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise
You Don't Know What Love Is
Waltz For Susan

Chet Baker - Flic Ou Voyou   Decca 6 23969 AO

Chet Baker, trumpet; Hubert Laws, flute; Hubert Rostaing, clarinet; Rene Benedetti, Herve Berrien, Jean-Charles Capon, Hubert Varron, violin; Will Lockwood, Francois Rabbath, cello; Maurice Vander, harp; Larry Coryell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Billy Cobham, drums.

Paris, France, March 8 and 9, 1979

Flic Ou Voyou
Tendresse Clarinette
La Premier Meutre
Tendresse Basse Et Guitarre
Punctuation Trompette
Variation Sur La Theme Suspense
Variation Sur La Theme Tendresse
Variation Sue La Theme Voyou
Tout Nu
Filatures
Final Voyou

Chet Baker - Blue Room: The 1979 VARA Studio Sessions In Holland   Jazz Detective (Eu) DDJD-007   2023

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Phil Markowitz, piano; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, bass; Charles Rice, drums.

VARA Studio 2, Hilversum, Holland, April 10, 1979

Beautiful Black Eyes
Oh, You Crazy Moon
The Best Thing For You
Blue Room
Down
Blue Gilles
Nardis

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Frans Elsen, piano; Victor Kaihatu, bass; Eric Ineke, drums.

VARA Studio 2, Hilversum, Holland, November 9, 1979

Candy
Luscious Lou
My Ideal
Old Devil Moon

** also released on Jazz Detective (Eu) DDJD-008 in 2023.

Chet Baker - The Touch Of Your Lips   SteepleChase (D) SCS 1122   1979

Chet Baker, trumpet; Doug Raney, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass.

June 21, 1979

I Waited For You
But Not For Me
Autumn In New York
Blue Room
The Touch Of Your Lips
Star Eyes

** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31122 in 1986.

Chet Baker - The Touch Of Your Lips   SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31122   1986

same session.

June 21, 1979

Autumn In New York (alternate take)

** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1122 in 1979 + 1 bonus track.

Chet Baker, Jean Paul Florens, Henry Florens - Rendez-vous   Bingow (F) BGW 04   1980

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Henry Florens, piano; Jean Paul Florens, guitar; Jim Richardson, bass; Tony Mann, drums.

John Melner Studio, London, England, September 4 and 5, 1979

Blues For Inge
What's New
Old Date
Darn That Dream
My Funny Valentine (take II)
Secret Love
Round Midnight (take II)

** also released on Bingow (F) BGW 3104 in 1980+.
** part of Chet Baker 79 Featuring Rachel Gould, Celluloid (F) CEL 6780 in 1989.

Rachel Gould, Chet Baker - All Blues   Bingow (F) BGW 03   1979

Rachel Gould, vocal; Chet Baker, trumpet; Henry Florens, piano; John Paul Florens, guitar; Jim Richardson, bass; Tony Mann, drums.

John Melner Studio, London, England, September 5, 1979

All Blues
My Funny Valentine
Bangles Bangles And Beads [sic]
Straight No Chaser
Round Midnight
I've Got You Under My Skin
Phil's Bossa

** also released on Bingow (F) BGW 3103 in 1979+.
** part of Chet Baker 79 Featuring Rachel Gould, Celluloid (F) CEL 6780 in 1989.

Chet Baker Quartet - No Problem   SteepleChase (D) SCS 1131   1980

Chet Baker, trumpet; Duke Jordan, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Norman Fearrington, drums.

October 2, 1979

No Problem
Sultry Eve
Glad I Met Pat
Kiss Of Spain
The Fuzz
My Queen Is Home To Stay

** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31131 in 1988.

Chet Baker Quartet - No Problem   SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31131   1988

same session.

October 2, 1979

Jealous Blues

** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1131 in 1980 + 1 bonus track.

Chet Baker Trio - Daybreak   SteepleChase (D) SCS 1142   1980

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Doug Raney, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 4, 1979

For Minors Only
Daybreak
Broken Wing
Down

** also released on Chet Baker Trio - Live In Montmartre Vol. 1, SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31142 in 1986.

Chet Baker Trio - Live In Montmartre Vol. 1   SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31142   1986

same session.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 4, 1979

You Can't Go Home Again

** originally released on Chet Baker Trio - Daybreak, SteepleChase (D) SCS 1142 in 1980 + 1 bonus track.

Chet Baker Trio - This Is Always   SteepleChase (D) SCS 1168   1982

same session.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 4, 1979

How Deep Is The Ocean
House Of Jade
Love For Sale
This Is Always

** also released on Chet Baker Trio - Live In Montmartre Vol. 2, SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31168 in 1989.

Chet Baker Trio - Live In Montmartre Vol. 2   SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31168   1989

same session.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 4, 1979

Way To Go Out

** originally released on Chet Baker Trio - This Is Always, SteepleChase (D) SCS 1168 in 1982 + 1 bonus track.

Chet Baker Trio - Someday My Prince Will Come   SteepleChase (D) SCS 1180   1983

same session.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 4, 1979

Sad Walk
Someday My Prince Will Come
I'm Old Fashioned
In Your Own Sweet Way

** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31180 in 1987.

Chet Baker Trio - Someday My Prince Will Come   SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31180   1987

same session.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 4, 1979

Gnid
Love Vibrations

** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1180 in 1983 + 2 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker - Wolfgang Lackerschmid   Sandra (G) SMP 2110

Chet Baker, trumpet; Wolfgang Lackerschmid, vibes; Larry Coryell, guitar; Buster Williams, bass; Tony Williams, drums.

Stuttgart, West Germany, November, 1979

Mr. Biko
Balzwalzt
The Latin One
Rue Gregoire Du Tour
Here's That Rainy Day
Toku Do

Chet Baker/Steve Houben   Philippe Defalle (Belgian) PD 8001   1980

Chet Baker, trumpet; Steve Houben, alto sax; Dennis Luxion as Denis Luxion, piano; Bill Frisell, guitar; Kermit Driscoll, bass; Bruno Castellucci, drums.

Brussels, Belgium, November, 1979

This Is Always
Sweet Martine
Beatrice
Deep In A Dream
Once I Loved

Chet Baker Meets Enrico Pieranunzi - Soft Journey   Edipan (It) NPG 805   1980

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Maurizio Giammarco, tenor sax; Enrico Pieranunzi, piano; Riccardo Del Fra, bass; Roberto Gatto, drums.

Emmequattro Studios, Rome, Italy, December 4, 1979, and January 4, 1980

Soft Journey
Animali Diurni
Brown Cat Dance
My Funny Valentine
Night Bird
Fairy Flowers

** also released on IDA Records (F) IDA 033 CD in 1995. and on Soft Journey, EGEA (It) SCA 140 in 2007.

1980

Chet Baker - Burnin' At Backstreet   Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-128

Chet Baker, trumpet; Drew Salperto, piano; Mike Formanek, bass; Art Frank, drums.

Backstreet Club, New Haven, CT, February 19, 1980

Tune Up
Milestones
Blue 'N' Boogie
Stella By Starlight
Four
Just Friends

Chet Baker - In Your Own Sweet Way   Circle (G) RK 22380/26

Chet Baker, trumpet; Nicola Stilo, flute; Dennis Luxion, piano; Ricardo Del Fra, bass.

Subway Club, Cologne, West Germany, March 22, 1980

Intro By Chet Baker
No Ties
In Your Own Sweet Way
That Ol' Devil Moon

Chet Baker - Just Friends   Circle (G) RK 22380/27

same session.

Subway Club, Cologne, West Germany, March 22, 1980

Doodlin'
Just Friends

Chet Baker - Live In The Subway Club - Down   Circle (G) RK 22380/35

same session.

Subway Club, Cologne, West Germany, March 22, 1980

An Afternoon At Home
Down

Chet Baker - Leaving   Intercord (G) INT 160.154   1980

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Nicola Stilo, alto flute; Dennis Luxion, piano; Ricardo Del Fra, bass.

Munich Sound Studios, Munich, West Germany, April, 1980

Gershwin Goes To Rio
Leaving
You've Flipped Out
Tempus Fugit
Blues Pour C.R.
Prayer For The Newborn
When I Fall In Love

Ron Carter - Patrao   Milestone M-9099   1981

Chet Baker, trumpet; Aloisio Aguiar, piano #1,5; Kenny Barron, solo piano #1,5, piano #2-4; Amaury Tristao, guitar #1,5; Ron Carter, bass; Edison Machado, drums #1,5; Jack DeJohnette, drums #2-4; Nana Vasconcelos, percussion #1,5; Ron Carter, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 19-20, 1980

1.Ah, Rio
2.Nearly
3.Tail Feathers
4.Yours Truly
5.Third Plane

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-778-2 in 1993.

Chet Baker - Night Bird   Circle (G) RK 25680/22

Chet Baker, trumpet; Nicola Stilo, flute; Karl Ratzer, guitar; Ricardo Del Fra, bass; Al Levitt, drums.

Le Drecher, Paris, France, June 25, 1980

Dee's Dilemma
Night Bird
Tempus Fugit

Chet Baker - Tune Up   Circle (G) RK 25680/23

same session.

Le Drecher, Paris, France, June 25, 1980

There Will Never Be Another You
Leaving
Tune Up

Chet Baker, Karl Ratzer - Conception   Circle (G) RK 27680/32

Chet Baker, trumpet; Nicola Stilo, flute; Karl Ratzer, guitar; Ricardo Del Fra, bass.

Le Drecher, Paris, France, June 27, 1980

Lovely Black Eyes
The Touch Of Your Lips
Conception

Chet Baker In Paris - Tune Up   West Wind (G) WW 2037   1990

same session.

Le Drecher, Paris, France, June 27, 1980

No Ties

Chet Baker - Salsamba   Musica (F) MUS. 3033

Chet Baker, trumpet #1-5,8; Richard Galiano, accordion; Rique Pantoja Leite, piano; Michel Peratout, bass; Jose Boto, drums.

Paris, France, July 21-23, 1980

1.Salsamba
2.Inaia
3.Seila
4.Balsa
5.Juhinho
6.Novos Tempos
7.Forgetful
8.Balao

1981

Chet Baker Quartet Live At Fat Tuesday's   Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-131

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Markowitz, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Ben Riley, drums.

Fat Tuesday's, NYC, April 28, 1981

You Can't Go Home Again

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto sax; Hal Galper, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Ben Riley, drums.

Ray's Idea
In Your Own Sweet Way
There Will Never Be Another You

Chet Baker - My Funny Valentine   Circle (G) RK 23581/24

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jon Eardley, flugelhorn; Bob Mover, soprano, alto sax; Dennis Luxion, piano; Rocky Knauer, bass; Burkhart Ruckert, drums.

Salt Peanuts Club, Cologne, West Germany, May 21 and 23, 1981

Resonant Emotions
Ray's Idea
My Funny Valentine
If I Should Lose You

Chet Baker - Round Midnight   Circle (G) RK 23581/25

same session.

Salt Peanuts Club, Cologne, West Germany, May 21 and 23, 1981

Prayer For The Newborn
My Ideal
Lady Bird

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jon Eardley, flugelhorn; Bob Mover, soprano, alto sax; Dennis Luxion, piano; Rocky Knauer, bass.

Salt Peanuts Club, Cologne, West Germany, May 25, 1981

'Round Midnight
Beatrice

Chet Baker - I Remember You   Circle (G) RK 23581/28

same session.

Salt Peanuts Club, Cologne, West Germany, May 25, 1981

Belle Meade
I Remember You
Night Bird
Tempis Fugit

Chet Baker In Paris 1981   Carlyne Music (F) CAR 015

Chet Baker, trumpet; Rene Urtreger, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Aldo Romano, drums.

Theatre De La Ville, Paris, France, November 3, 1981

For Minors Only
Chasin' The Bird
But Not For Me
Down
My Funny Valentine
Just Friends

Michel Graillier - Dream Drops   Owl (F) OWL 026   1982

Chet Baker, trumpet; Michel Graillier, piano.

Studio Acousti, Paris, France, November 13, 1981

Dream Drops

1982

Chet Baker - Peace   Enja (G) 4016   1982

Chet Baker, trumpet; David Friedman, vibes, marimba; Buster Williams, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Vanguard Studios, NYC, February 2, 1982

Syzygies (as 3 + 1 = 5)
Peace
Lament For Thelonious
The Song Is You
Shadows
For Now

** also released on Enja (G) 4016-04 in 1988.

Chet Baker - Peace   Enja (G) 4016-04   1988

same session.

Vanguard Studios, NYC, February 2, 1982

3 + 1 = 5 (alternate take)

** originally released on Enja (G) 4016 in 1982 + 1 bonus track.

Various Artists - Echoes Of Enja   Enja (G) 4000   1982

same session.

Vanguard Studios, NYC, February 2, 1982

Peace (alternate take)

Chet Baker, Jim Hall, Hubert Laws - Studio Trieste   CTI CTI 9007   1982

Chet Baker, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hubert Laws, flute; Jorge Dalto, keyboards #1,4; Kenny Barron, keyboards #2,3; Jim Hall, guitar; Jack Wilkins, guitar #4; George Mraz, acoustic bass #2,3; Gary King, electric bass #1,4; Steve Gadd, drums; Sammy Figueroa, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March and April, 1982

1.Malaguena
2.Django
3.Swan Lake
4.All Blues

Roland Hanna - Gershwin Carmichael Cats   CTI CTI 9008   1982

Chet Baker, trumpet; Roland Hanna, piano; Larry Coryell, guitar; Rufus Reid, bass; Jimmy Madison, drums; Don Sebesky, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June and July, 1982

Skylark

Chet Baker - Out Of Nowhere   Milestone MCD-9191-2   1991

Chet Baker, trumpet; Frank Adams, alto sax; Frank Brown, guitar; Ted Adams, bass #1,2,6; Ron Adams, electric bass #3-5,7,8; Wade Robinson, drums.

Nine Of Cups, Tulsa, OK, December 24, 1982

1.Fine And Dandy
2.There Will Never Be Another You
3.Oh, Lady Be Good
4.Au Privave
5.All The Things You Are
6.Out Of Nowhere
7.There Is No Greater Love
8.The Theme

1983

Stan Getz & Chet Baker - Line For Lyons   Sonet (E) SNTF-899   1983

Chet Baker, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Jim McNeely, piano; George Mraz, bass; Victor Lewis, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, February 18, 1983

My Funny Valentine
Stella By Starlight
Airegin
Milestone
Just Friends
Dear Old Stockholm
Line For Lyons

Stan Getz - Quintessence Vol. 1   Concord Jazz CCD-4807-2   1998

same personnel.

Baerum, Norway, February 19, 1983

Intro Announcement
I'm Old Fashioned
Just Friends
Star Eyes
My Ideal
But Not For Me
Dizzy Atmosphere
Stablemates

Stan Getz - Quintessence Vol. 2   Concord Jazz CCD-4858-2   1999

same session.

Baerum, Norway, February 19, 1983

Conception
I'll Remember
It's You Or No One
Airegin
Line For Lyons

Kirk Lightsey Trio With Chet Baker - Everything Happens To Me   Timeless (Du) SJP 176   1983

Chet Baker, trumpet; Kirk Lightsey, piano; David Eubanks, bass; Eddie Gladden, drums.

Monster, Holland, March 14, 1983

Everything Happens To Me
Ray's Idea

** also released on Timeless (Du) CD SJP 176 in 1989.

Chet Baker - Live In London   Ubuntu Music (E) UBU0003   2016

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; John Horler, piano; Jim Richardson, bass; Tony Mann, drums.

The Canteen, Covent Garden, London, England, March 28-April 2, 1983

Have You Met Miss Jones?
Beatrice
For Minors Only
The Touch Of Your Lips
Margarine

same session.

With A Song In My Heart
Leaving
I Remember You
My Funny Valentine
I'll Remember April

Chet Baker - Live In London Volume II   Ubuntu Music (E) UBU0014   2018

same session.

The Canteen, Covent Garden, London, England, March 28-April 2, 1983

Strollin'
Broken Wing
My Ideal
Stella By Starlight
Down

same session.

Dolphin Dance
Polka Dots And Moonbeams
When I Fall In Love
Dear Old Stockholm
Just Friends

Chet Baker Trio - Mr. B.   Timeless (Du) SJP 192   1984

Chet Baker, trumpet; Michel Graillier, piano; Ricardo Del Fra, bass.

Monster, Holland, May 25, 1983

Dolphin Dance
Ellen And David
Strollin'
In Your Own Sweet Way
Mr. B
Beatrice

** also released on Timeless (Du) CD SJP 192.

Chet Baker Trio - Mr. B.   Timeless (Du) CD SJP 192

Chet Baker, trumpet; Michel Graillier, piano; Philip Catherine, guitar #2; Ricardo Del Fra, bass.

Monster, Holland, May 25, 1983

1.White Blues
2.Father X-Mas

** originally released on Timeless (Du) SJP 192 in 1984 + 2 bonus tracks.

Elvis Costello - Punch The Clock   Columbia CK 38897

Chet Baker, trumpet; Steve Nieve, piano, organ; Elvis Costello, guitar, vocal; Bruce Thomas, electric bass; Pete Thomas, drums; David Bedford, arranger.

London, England, summer 1983

Shipbuilding

Chet Baker - The Improviser   Cadence Jazz Records CJR 1019   1984

Chet Baker, trumpet; Per Husby, piano; Bjorn Kjellemyr, bass; Espen Rud, drums.

Hot House, Oslo, Norway, August 15, 1983

Gnid
Night Bird

Chet Baker, trumpet; Per Husby, piano; Terje Venaas, bass; Ole Jacob Hansen, drums.

Club 7, Oslo, Norway, August 30, 1983

Margarine
Polka Dots And Moonbeams
Beatrice

Chet Baker, Ake Johansson - Live In Sweden With Ake Johansson Trio   Dragon (Swd) DRLP 56   1984

Chet Baker, trumpet; Ake Johansson, piano; Kjell Jansson, bass; Goran Levin, drums.

Nefertiti, Goteborg, Sweden, September 29, 1983

Lament
My Ideal
Beatrice
Ellen David
You Can't Go Home Again

Chet Baker - Live In Sweden With Ake Johansson Trio   Dragon (Swd) DRCD 178   1989

same session.

Nefertiti, Goteborg, Sweden, September 29, 1983

Ray's Idea
Milestones
But Not For Me

Chet Baker, Philip Catherine, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse   LDH (Belgian) 1009

Chet Baker, trumpet; Philip Catherine, guitar; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, bass.

Studio Igloo, Brussels, Belgium, September, 1983

Crystals Bells
Strollin'
Lament
Leaving
Cherokee
Estate

Chet Baker Al Capolinea   JII (It) 5   1983

Chet Baker, trumpet; Nicola Stilo, flute; Diane Vavra, soprano sax; Michel Graillier, piano; Ricardo Del Fra, bass; Leo Mitchel, drums.

Capolinea, Milan, Italy, October, 1983

Estate
Francamente
Dream Drop
Lament
Pioggia Sul Deserto
Finestra Sul Mare

** also released on At Capolinea, Red Record (It) NS 206 in 1987?, RR 123206.2 in 1996.

Chet Baker Quartet - Live At New Morning   Marshmallow (J) CECC00420   1992

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Duke Jordan, piano; Jesper Lundgaard, bass; Leo Mitchell, drums.

New Morning Club, Paris, France, November 24, 1983

Out Of Nowhere
My Funny Valentine
I Remember You
New Morning Blues

** also released on Live At New Morning, Marshmallow (J) MYCJ-30071 in 2000.

Chet Baker Trio With Duke Jordan - September Song   Marshmallow (J) MMLP-105   1986

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Duke Jordan, piano; Jesper Lundgaard, bass.

New Morning Club, Paris, France, November 24, 1983

September Song (vocal side)
My Funny Valentine
I Remember You
But Beautiful
September Song (instrument side)
Solar

same personnel.

Jazz Club Kawe, Lauwe, Belgium, November 25, 1983

Barbados

** also released on Chet Baker - September Song, Marshmallow (J) CEJC00220 in 1990?, CECC00216 in 1990, MYCJ-30063 in 2000. and on Marshmallow (J) MMEX-139 in 2010.

Chet Baker - Star Eyes   Marshmallow (J) CECC00206   1990

same personnel.

George's Jazz Cafe, Arnhem, Holland, November 28, 1983

Walkin
Solar
Star Eyes

** also released on Marshmallow (J) MYCJ-30090 in 2001.

1984

Chet Baker - Le Jumeau   Carrere (F) 66 184

Chet Baker, trumpet; Maurice Vander, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; John Guerin, drums; unidentified orchestra, Vladimdr Cosma, conductor.

Paris, France, mid September, 1984

Le Jumeau
Matthias-Matthieu
Blue Dome
Two Much
Le Jumeau Singular
La Folle Journee
Pardon, Mon Affaire

Chet Baker Plays Vladimir Cosma   Carrere (F) CA 800 96 251

Chet Baker, trumpet; Pierre Gossez, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax #1,3,4,6,8; Maurice Vander, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; John Guerin, drums; Paul Minck, vocal #1; Jean-Jacques Justafre, vocal #4,6.

Paris, France, mid September, 1984

1.12 + 12
2.Promenade Sentimentale (Sentimental Walk)
3.Hobbylog
4.B.B. Blues
5.Two Much
6.Douceurs Ternaires
7.Yves Et Danielle
8.Pintade A Jeun

Chet Baker - A Setimental Walk In Paris   DRG Records

Chet Baker, trumpet; Pierre Gossez, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax #1,2; Maurice Vander, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; John Guerin, drums; Jean-Jacques Justafre, vocal #1,2.

Paris, France, mid September, 1984

1.B.B. Blues (alternate take)
2.Douceurs Ternaires (alternate take)
3.Pardon, Mon Affaire

Chet Baker Quintet - Blues For A Reason   Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1010   1985

Chet Baker, trumpet; Warne Marsh, tenor sax; Hod O'Brien, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Eddie Gladden, drums.

Studio 44, Monster, Holland, September 30, 1984

Well Spoken
If You Could See Me Now
We Know It's Love
Looking Good Tonight
Imagination
Blues For A Reason

** also released on Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1010 CD in 1985.

Chet Baker Quintet - Blues For A Reason   Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1010 CD   1985

same session.

Studio 44, Monster, Holland, September 30, 1984

Looking Good Tonight (take 2)
We Know It's Love (take 2)

** originally released on Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1010 in 1985 + 2 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker - I Remember You   Fruit Tree (It) FT 811-1

Chet Baker, trumpet; Sal Nistico, tenor sax; Lorne Lofsky, guitar; Chris Connors, bass; Art Frank, drums.

Renaissance II, Buffalo, NY, November 11, 1984

Stella By Starlight
I Remember You
Night Bird
I'm Old Fashioned
Margarine

Rique Pantoja And Chet Baker   WEA Discosltda (Brazilian) 670 0028

Chet Baker, trumpet; Rique Pantoja, keyboards; Michele Ascolese, guitar #5; Sizao Machado, bass #1,2; Marco Fratini, bass #5; Bob Wyatt, drums #1-4; Roberto Gatto, drums #5; Silvano Michelino, percussion #1-4; Stefane Rossini, percussion #5.

Rome, Italy or Rio De Janeiro, Brazil or Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1984 or 1985 or 1987

1.Cinema
2.Saci
3.So Hard To Know
4.Te Cantei
5.Arborway

Jean-Jacques Goldman - Non Homologue   Epic (F) CDE PC 26678

Chet Baker, trumpet; J.Y.D. D'Angelo, piano; R. Romanelli, synthesizer, accordion; G. Delacroix, bass; C. Deschamps, drums.

Brazil, 1984 or 1985

Parler D'mavie

1985

Chet Baker - My Foolish Heart   I.R.D. TDM 002-2

Chet Baker, trumpet; Fred Raulston, vibes; Floyd Darling, piano; Kirby Stuart, bass; Paul Guerrero, drums; Martha Burks, vocal.

Dallas, TX, January 13 and 14, 1985

Girl Talk
My Foolish Heart
The Lady Is A Tramp
Solar
My Funny Valentine
But Not For Me

Chet Baker - Misty   I.R.D. TDM 003-2

same session.

Dallas, TX, January 13 and 14, 1985

When I Fall In Love
There Will Never Be Another You
Misty
Mr. B
I Love My Wife
Time After Time

Chet Baker - Time After Time   I.R.D. TDM 004-2

same session.

Dallas, TX, January 13 and 14, 1985

Like Someone In Love
Time After Time
The Lady Is A Tramp
Almost Like Being In Love
My Foolish Heart
Chet Swings

Fred Raulston - Would You Believe   Jazz Mark 103

same personnel.

Dallas, TX, January 13, 1985

Taking A Chance On Love
April In Paris
Georgia On My Mind
I Get A Kick Out Of You
Would You Believe
Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
Bye Bye Blackbird

Chet Baker & Paul Bley - Diane   SteepleChase (D) SCS 1207   1985

Chet Baker, trumpet; Paul Bley, piano.

Sound Track Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 27, 1985

If I Should Lose You
You Go To My Head
How Deep Is The Ocean
Pent-Up House
Everytime We Say Goodbye
Skidadidlin'
Diane
Little Girl Blue

Chet Baker & Paul Bley - Diane   SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31207   1986

same session.

Sound Track Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 27, 1985

Little Girl Blue (long version)

Chet Baker - I Remember You: The Legacy Vol. 2   Enja (G) ENJ-9077 2   1996

Chet Baker, trumpet, piano, vocal; Doug Raney, guitar; Jesper Lundgaard, bass; Aage Tanggaard, drums.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 28, 1985

But Not For Me
Broken Wing
Nardis
You Go To My Head
Just Friends

Chet Baker Trio - Chet's Choice   Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1016   1985

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Philip Catherine, guitar; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, bass #1-6; Hein Van De Geijn, bass #7.

Studio 44, Monster, Holland, June 6 and 25, 1985

1.If I Should Lose You
2.Sad Walk
3.How Deep Is The Ocean
4.Doodlin'
5.Conception
6.Love For Sale
7.Adriano

** also released on Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1016 CD in 1985.

Chet Baker Trio - Chet's Choice   Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1016 CD   1985

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Philip Catherine, guitar; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, bass #1; Hein Van De Geijn, bass #2,3.

Studio 44, Monster, Holland, June 6 and 25, 1985

1.My Foolish Heart
2.Blues In The Closet
3.Stella By Starlight

** originally released on Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1016 in 1985 + 3 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker - Strollin'   Enja (G) 5005

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Philip Catherine, guitar; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, bass.

7th Jazz Festival, Munster, West Germany, June 21, 1985

Strollin'
Love For Sale
Leaving
But Not For Me
Sad Walk

** also released on Enja (G) 5005-11 in 1988.

Chet Baker - Candy   Sonet (E) SNTF-946   1985

Chet Baker, trumpet; Michel Graillier, piano; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, bass.

Stockholm, Sweden, June 30, 1985

Love For Sale
Nardis
Candy
Bye Bye Blackbird
Tempus Fugit
Sad Walk
Red's Blues

Herbie Hancock - Round Midnight (Soundtrack)   Columbia SC 40464   1986

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Herbie Hancock, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Paris, France, July 1-12, 1985

Fair Weather

Chet Baker, Mike Melillo - Symphonically   Soul Note (It) SN 1134

Chet Baker, trumpet; Mike Melillo, piano, conductor; Massimo Moriconi, bass; Giampaolo Ascolese, drums; with Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana.

Port Recanati, Italy, July 8, 1985

Laura
This Thing By Starlight
Yesterdays
My Foolish Heart
Dancing In The Dark

Chet Baker - Lizzy Mercier Descloux, One 4 The Soul   Polydor (F) 827 910-2

Chet Baker, trumpet; Moacyr Marques Da Silva, bass clarinet; Leonardo Gandelman, sax; Sivuca, accordion; Michel Cron, violin; Vincent Bouvot, keyboards; Doudeth "Neco" DeAzvedo, acoustic guitar; Vitor Biglione, Harry Bruce, Jorge Degas, Jamil Jones, Dos Santos, Zeppa, bass; Paulo Braga, Billy Perry, drums; Djalma Correa, Alceu Maia, Paulo "Chacal" Perira, Marcelo Salazar, percussion; Slim Batteux, Lorenza Johnson, Adam Kidron, Jose Luiz Mazziotti, background vocal; Lizzy Mercier Descloux, conductor.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, July-August, 1985

Fog Horn Blues
My Funny Valentine
Garden Of Alas
Off Off Pleasure
Love Streams

Hazy Hugs From The Amstel Octet And Chet Baker   Limetree (Du) MLP 198601   1985

Edu Ninck Blok, cornet, trumpet; Evert Hekkema, baritone horn; Kees Van Lier, alto sax; Dick De Graaf, tenor sax; Jan Vennik, baritone sax; Bert Van Den Brink, piano; Hein Van De Geijn, double bass; John Engels, drums; and Chet Baker, trumpet.

Fendal Sound, Loenen Aan De Vecht, Holland, September 22, 1985

Someday You'll Leave Me
Deep Soul
Shifting Down
Tergiversation

** also released on The Amstel Octet & Chet Baker - Hazy Hugs, Challenge Records (Du) CHR 70058 in 1998.

The Amstel Octet & Chet Baker - Hazy Hugs   Challenge Records (Du) CHR 70058   1998

Edu Ninck Blok, trumpet; Evert Hekkema, baritone horn; Kees Van Lier, alto sax; Dick De Graaf, tenor sax; Jan Vennik, baritone sax; Bert Van Den Brink, piano; Hein Van De Geyn, bass; John Engels, drums; & Chet Baker, trumpet.

Fendal Sound, Loenen Aan De Vecht, Holland, September 22, 1985

Shifting Down (alternate take)
Tergiversation (alternate take)
Deep Soul (alternate take)
Someday You'll Leave Me (alternate take)

** originally released on Hazy Hugs From The Amstel Octet And Chet Baker, Limetree (Du) MLP 198601 in 1985 + 4 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker Sings Again   Timeless (Du) SJP 238   1986

Chet Baker, trumpet; Michel Graillier, piano; Ricardo Del Fra, bass; John Engels, drums.

Monster, Holland, October 2 and 8, 1985

All Of You
Body And Soul
Look For The Silver Lining
I Can't Get Started
My Funny Valentine
Alone Together
Someone To Watch Over Me
How Deep Is The Ocean

** also released on Timeless (Du) CD SJP 238 in 1986.

Chet Baker Sings Again   Timeless (Du) CD SJP 238   1986

same session.

Monster, Holland, October 2 and 8, 1985

Everything Happens To Me

** originally released on Timeless (Du) SJP 238 in 1986 + 1 bonus track.

Chet Baker Trio - Live From The Moonlight   Philology (It) 214 W 10/11   1988

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Michel Graillier, piano; Massimo Moriconi, bass.

Moonlight Club, Macerata, Italy, November 24, 1985

Polka Dots And Moonbeams
Night Bird
Estate

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Michel Grailler, piano; Massimo Moriconi, bass.

Dee's Dilemma
How Deep Is The Ocean
My Foolish Heart
My Funny Valentine

** also released on Philology (It) W 10/11.2.

Chet Baker Trio - Live From The Moonlight   Philology (It) W 10/11.2

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Michel Graillier, piano; Massimo Moriconi, bass.

Moonlight Club, Macerata, Italy, November 24, 1985

Polka Dots And Moonbeams (Rehearsal)
Arbor Way (Third Set)

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Michel Grailler, piano; Massimo Moriconi, bass.

Broken Wing (Third Set)
Funk In Deep Freeze (Third Set)

** originally released on Philology (It) 214 W 10/11 in 1988 + 4 bonus tracks.

Joe LoCascio - Sleepless   Pausa PR 7200

Chet Baker, trumpet; Joe LoCascio, piano, synthesizer; Tom McLaren, bass, electric bass; George Weimmer, drums, percussion; Alonzo Alonzo, percussion; Terri Meason, vocal.

Houston, TX, 1985

Old And Lost Rivers
Sleepless
Falling Up
For Amanda
Bayou Song
Nicholas
Nuclear Phrasing

1986

Chet Baker, Christopher Mason - Silent Night   GSR 1986

Chet Baker, trumpet; Christopher Mason, alto sax; Mike Pellara, piano; Jim Singleton, bass; Johnny Vidacovich, drums.

New Orleans, LA, January 7, 1986

Silent Night Part 1
The First Noel
We Three Kings
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
Amazing Grace
Come All Ye Faithful
Joy To The World
Amen
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Silent Night Part 2

Chet Baker Quartet - When Sunny Gets Blue   SteepleChase (D) SCS 1221   1986

Chet Baker, trumpet; Butch Lacy, piano; Jesper Lundgaard, bass; Jukkis Uotila, drums.

Sound Track Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 23, 1986

Long Ago And Far Away
Here's That Rainy Day
Two In The Dew
When Sunny Gets Blue
Isn't It Romantic
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To

** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31221 in 1988.

Chet Baker Quartet - When Sunny Gets Blue   SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31221   1988

same session.

Sound Track Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 23, 1986

I Should Care
Out Of Nowhere

** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1221 in 1986 + 2 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker With The Bradley Young Trio - Chet In Chicago: The Legacy Vol. 5   Enja (G) ELP 9524   2008

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Ed Petersen, tenor sax #3,4; Bradley Young, piano; Larry Gray, bass; Rusty Jones, drums.

Chicago, IL, May 11, 1986

1.It's You Or No One
2.My Funny Valentine
3.Ornithology
4.Moment's Notice
5.We'll Be Together Again
6.Solar

Chet Baker With The Bradley Young Trio - Chet In Chicago: The Legacy Vol. 5   Enja (G) ENJ-9524 2   2008

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Ed Petersen, tenor sax #4,5,7; Bradley Young, piano; Larry Gray, bass; Rusty Jones, drums.

Chicago, IL, May 11, 1986

1.Old Devil Moon
2.It's You Or No One
3.We'll Be Together Again
4.Ornithology
5.Crazy Rhythm
6.My Funny Valentine
7.Sippin' At Bells
8.Solar

Chet Baker - Live At Ronnie Scott's, London   Jazz Road/Apollon (J) BY32-5010

Chet Baker, trumpet; Michel Graillier, piano; Ricardo Del Fra, bass; Van Morrison, vocal #9.

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London, England, November 24, 1986

1.But Not For Me
2.Arborway
3.If I Should Lose You
4.My Ideal
5.Night Bird
6.Love For Sale
7.Shifting Down
8.You Can't Go Home Again
9.Send In The Clowns

Chet Baker - As Time Goes By   Timeless (Du) SJP 251/252   1990

Chet Baker, trumpet; Harold Danko, piano; Jon Burr, bass; Ben Riley, drums.

Monster, Holland, December 17-19, 1986

You And The Night And The Music
As Time Goes By
My Melancholy Baby
I'm A Fool To Want You
When She Smiles
Sea Breeze
You Been Here All Along
Angel Eyes
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
'Round Midnight

Chet Baker - Cool Cat   Timeless (Du) SJP 262   1989

same session.

Monster, Holland, December 17-19, 1986

Swing Shifting
'Round Midnight
Caravelle
For All We Know
Blue Moon
My Foolish Heart

** also released on Timeless (Du) CD SJP 262 in 1989.

Chet Baker - Singin' In The Midnight   Polydor (J) J33J 20153   1987

same session.

Monster, Holland, December 17-19, 1986

When She Smiles
My Melancholy Baby
Sea Breeze

1987

Chet Baker - Let's Get Lost   Novus 3054-2-N

Chet Baker, trumpet; Frank Strazzeri, piano; Nicola Stilo, guitar #12; John Leftwich, bass; Ralph Penland, drums #1-5.

Los Angeles, CA and Paris, France, January-May, 1987

1.Moon And Sand
2.You're My Thrill
3.For Heaven's Sake
4.Everytime We Say Goodbye
5.I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
6.Imagination
7.Daydream
8.Blame It On My Youth
9.My One And Only Love
10.Everything Happens To Me
11.Almost Blue
12.Zingaro

Chet Baker - A Night At The Shalimar   Philology (It) W 59.2

Chet Baker, trumpet; Nicola Stilo, flute; Mike Melillo, piano #1-3; Luca Flores, piano #4-6; Furio DiCastri, bass.

Shalimar Club, Senigallia, Italy, May 23, 1987

1.Mr. B
2.Arborway
3.Just Friends
4.Night Bird
5.Conception
6.I Remember You

Chet Baker In Tokyo - Memories   Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6270   1988

Chet Baker, trumpet; Harold Danko, piano; Hein Van De Geijn, bass; John Engels, drums.

Hitomi Kinen Kodo, Showa Women's University, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, June 14, 1987

Stella By Starlight / Introducing The Members
For Minors Only
Almost Blue
Portrait In Black And White
My Funny Valentine

Chet Baker In Tokyo - Four   Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6281   1989

same session.

Hitomi Kinen Kodo, Showa Women's University, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, June 14, 1987

Four
Arborway
I'm A Fool To Want You
Seven Steps To Heaven
For All We Know
Broken Wing

Chet Baker - Naima - Unusual Chet   Philology (It) W 52.2

Chet Baker, Tom Harrell, trumpet; Hal Galper, piano; Steve Gilmore, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums.

Modena, Italy, July 20, 1987

Mr. B

Chet Baker, trumpet; Kirk Lightsey, piano; Rocky Knauer, bass; John Engels, drums.

Clnema Margherita, Tarcento, Italy, August 10, 1987

Naima

Chet Baker, trumpet; Enrico Pieranunzi, piano; Massimo Moriconi, bass; John Arnold, drums.

Corto Maltese, Ostia, Italy, November, 1987

Seven Steps To Heaven

Charlie Haden With Chet Baker, Enrico Pieranunzi, Billy Higgins - Silence   Soul Note (It) 121172-1   1989

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Enrico Pieranunzi, piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

CMC Studio, Rome, Italy, November 11 and 12, 1987

Visa
Silence
Echi
My Funny Valentine
'Round About Midnight
Conception

** also released on Soul Note (It) 121172-2 in 1989.

Chet Baker - The Legacy   Enja (G) ENJ-9021 2   1995

Lennart Axelsson, Heinz Habermann, Paul Kubatsh, Manfred Moch, trumpet; Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Wolfgang Ahlers, Egon Christmann, Manfred Grossmann, Hermann Plato, trombone; Herb Geller, Jochen Ment, alto sax; Harald Ende, Stan Sulzman, tenor sax; Werner Ronfeldt, baritone sax, flute; Wolfgang Schluter, vibes; Walter Norris, piano; John Schroder, guitar; Lucas Lindholm, bass; Alex Riel, drums; Karsten Gorzel, Jorg A. Keller, Horst Muhlbradt, arranger.

Audimax, Hamburg, West Germany, November 14, 1987

Here's That Rainy Day
How Deep Is The Ocean
Mister B
In Your Own Sweet Way
All Of You
Dolphin Dance
Look For The Silver Lining
Django
All Blues

1988 (aged 58)

Jan Erik Vold, Chet Baker - Blamann! Blamann!   Hot Club (F) HCRCD 50

Chet Baker, trumpet; Egil Kapsted, piano; Philip Catherine, guitar; Terje Venaas, bass; Jan Erik Vold, vocal.

Paris, France, February 17 and 18, 1988

Et Nytt Mete
In Memory Of
Den Svimle Sivingen
Der Bjorketreet Stod
En Trane Letter
Balladen Om Smarblid
I Gar Ja
Jag Ser
At Fuglene Ikke Synger
Elg
Wigman
Fuglen Fra Kapingamarangi
6 Hekt
Koan For En Kulturbyrakrat
Furukonglesang
Ingefaerblomstenes
Duft
Han Brant Fordi Han Brant
Uten Ord Fire Island

Chet Baker, Enrico Pieranunzi - The Heart Of The Ballad   Philology (It) 214 W 20   1988

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Enrico Pieranunzi, piano.

Malleus Studio, Recanati, Italy, February 29, 1988

My Old Flame
The Thrill Is Gone
Here's That Rainy Day
If You Could See Me Now
All The Way
But Beautiful (4th take)
Darn That Dream

** also released on Philology (It) W 20.2.

Chet Baker, Enrico Pieranunzi - The Heart Of The Ballad   Philology (It) W 20.2

same session.

Malleus Studio, Recanati, Italy, February 29, 1988

But Beautiful (1st take)
But Beautiful (2nd take)
But Beautiful (3rd take)

** originally released on Philology (It) 214 W 20 in 1988 + 3 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker Meets Space Jazz Trio - Little Girl Blue   Philology (It) 214 W 21   1988

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Enrico Pieranunzi, piano; Enzo Pietropaoli, bass; Fabrizio Sferra, drums.

Malleus Studio, Recanati, Italy, March 1 and 2, 1988

Come Rain Or Come Shine
Blue In Green
House Of Jade
Old Devil Moon
Little Girl Blue
Just One Of Those Things

** also released on Philology (It) W 21.2 in 1991.

Chet Baker Meets Space Jazz Trio - Little Girl Blue   Philology (It) W 21.2   1991

same session.

Malleus Studio, Recanati, Italy, March 1 and 2, 1988

I Thought About You

** originally released on Philology (It) 214 W 21 in 1988 + 1 bonus track.

Archie Shepp, Chet Baker - In Memory Of First And Last Meeting In Frankfurt And Paris 1988   L+R (G) LR 45006   1988

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Archie Shepp, tenor sax, vocal; Horace Parlan, piano; Herman Wright, bass; Clifford Jarvis, drums.

21st German Jazz Festival, Kongresshalle, Frankfurt/Main, West Germany, March 13, 1988

Dedication To Bessie Smith's Blues
My Foolish Heart

same personnel.

live in Paris, France, March 14, 1988

How Deep Is The Ocean
That Ol' Devil Moon

** also released on L+R (G) CDLR 45006.

Archie Shepp, Chet Baker - In Memory Of First And Last Meeting In Frankfurt And Paris 1988   L+R (G) CDLR 45006

same personnel.

21st German Jazz Festival, Kongresshalle, Frankfurt/Main, West Germany, March 13, 1988

Confirmation

same personnel.

live in Paris, France, March 14, 1988

When Lights Are Low
My Ideal

** originally released on L+R (G) LR 45006 in 1988 + 3 bonus tracks.

Chet Baker's Last Recording As Quartet - Live In Rosenheim   Timeless (Du) SJP 233   1989

Chet Baker, trumpet, piano; Nicola Stilo, flute, guitar; Luca Flores, piano; Marc Abrams, bass.

Rosenheim, West Germany, April 17, 1988

Funk In The Deep Freeze
I'm A Fool To Want You
Portrait In Black And White
In A Sentimental Mood
If I Should Lose You

** also released on Timeless (Du) CD SJP 233 in 1989.

Chet Baker's Last Recording As Quartet - Live In Rosenheim   Timeless (Du) CD SJP 233   1989

same session.

Rosenheim, West Germany, April 17, 1988

Arborway

** originally released on Timeless (Du) SJP 233 in 1989 + 1 bonus track.

Chet Baker - My Favourite Songs: The Last Great Concert   Enja (G) 5097

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Herb Geller, alto sax; Walter Norris, piano; John Schroder, guitar; Lucas Lindholm, bass; Aage Tanggaard, drums; The NDR Big Band, Dieter Glawischnig, conductor.

Funkhaus, Hanover, West Germany, April 28, 1988

All Blues
Well, You Needn't
Django

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Walter Norris, piano; John Schroder, guitar; Aage Tanggaard, drums; The Radio Symphony Hannover, Dieter Glawischnig, director.

My Funny Valentine
Summertime
I Fall In Love Too Easily

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Herb Geller, alto sax; Walter Norris, piano; John Schroder, guitar; Lucas Lindholm, bass; Aage Tanggaard, drums.

In Your Own Sweet Way

** also released on Enja (G) CD 5097-2.

Chet Baker - Straight From The Heart: The Great Last Concert Vol. II   Enja (G) 6020

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Herb Geller, alto sax; Walter Norris, piano; John Schroder, guitar; Lucas Lindholm, bass; Aage Tanggaard, drums; The NDR Big Band, Dieter Glawischnig, conductor.

Funkhaus, Hanover, West Germany, April 28, 1988

Look For The Silver Lining
Sippin' At Bells

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Walter Norris, piano; John Schroder, guitar; Aage Tanggaard, drums; The Radio Symphony Hannover, Dieter Glawischnig, director.

I Get Along Without You Very Well
There's A Small Hotel
Tenderly

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Herb Geller, alto sax; Walter Norris, piano; John Schroder, guitar; Lucas Lindholm, bass; Aage Tanggaard, drums.

Conception
My Funny Valentine

** also released on Enja (G) CD 6020-2.

1992

Jim Hall - Youkali   CTI R2 79480   1992

Chet Baker, solo trumpet; Donald Harrison, soprano sax; Kenny Barron, electric piano; Chuck Loeb, guitar; Jim Hall, solo guitar; Mark Egan, bass; Dave Weckl, drums; Larry Lunetta, Bob Millikan, flugelhorn; Jim Pugh, trombone; Dave Taylor, bass trombone; Bashiri Johnson, percussion.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1992

Django

Chet Baker, trumpet; Sir Roland Hanna, body piano; Ted Rosenthal, intro piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Jimmy Madison, drums; Bob Millikan, Lew Soloff, Byron Stripling, trumpet; Keith O'Quinn, trombone; Dave Taylor, bass trombone; John Clark, French horn; Matt Finders, tuba.

Skylark

Chet Baker, trumpet; Grover Washington Jr., soprano sax; Ted Rosenthal, piano; Jim Hall, Chuck Loeb, guitar; Mark Egan, bass; Dave Weckl, drums; Larry Lunetta, Bob Millikan, flugelhorn; Jim Pugh, trombone; Dave Taylor, bass trombone; Bashiri Johnson, percussion.

All Blues

** also released on CTI 67226-2 in 1993.

Others

Chet Baker - The Sesjun Radio Shows   Out Of The Blue (Du) PRCD2010091

Chet Baker, trumpet; Jacques Pelzer, alto sax, flute; Wolfgang Lackerschmid, vibes; Harold Danko, Michel Graillier, Phil Markowitz, piano; Philip Catherine, guitar; Cameron Brown, Scott Lee, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, Frank Tusa, bass; Jeff Brillinger, John Engels, Alphonse Mouzon, drums.

broadcast, live in Holland, 1976-1985

There Will Never Be Another You
I'm Old Fashioned
Ray's Idea
Chet's Theme
This Is Always
Just Friends
Lady Bird
Blue 'N' Boogie

same session.

My Foolish Heart
Margarine
Strollin'
Love For Sale
Leaving
Lament
Shifting Down

Chet Baker - Why Shouldn't You Cry: The Legacy Vol. 3   Enja (G) ENJ-9337 2   1998

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Wolfgang Lackerschmid, vibes, marimba; Donald Johnston, piano; Larry Coryell, Nicola Stilo, guitar; Gunter Lenz, Ron McClure, Buster Williams, bass; Jeff Hirshfield, Tony Williams, drums; Lillias White, vocal.

1978, late 1979 and 1987

Why Shouldn't You Cry
You Don't Know What Love Is
Rue Gregoire Du Tour
Balzwaltz
Five Years Ago
Waltz For Berlin
Dessert
Toku Do
Chet's Ballad (Why Shouldn't You Cry)

Rene Urtreger - Collection Privee: Extraits De Concerts Inedits   Carlyne Music (F) CAR 006   1982

Chet Baker, trumpet; Rene Urtreger, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Aldo Romano, drums.

live in concert, released 1982

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