Chet Baker Discography

1952 (The age of 23)

Chet Baker All Stars

Chet Baker (tp) Sonny Criss (as) Wardell Gray, Dave Pell (ts) Jerry Mandell (p) Harry Babasin (cello) Bob Whitlock (b) Lawrence Marable (d)
"Trade Winds Club", Inglewood, CA, March 24, 1952
Out Of NowhereJam Session No. 103
* Various Artists - The West Coast Jam Sessions (Jam Session No. 103)

Harry Babasin All Stars

Chet Baker (tp) Sonny Criss, Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p -1,2,4) Russ Freeman (p -3) Harry Babasin (b) Lawrence Marable (d)
"Trade Winds Club", Inglewood, CA, June 16, 1952
1.The SquirrelJazz Chronicles JCS 102
2.Irresistible You (They Didn't Believe Me)-
3.Indiana (Indiana / Donna Lee)-
4.Liza-
* Charlie Parker/Sonny Criss/Chet Baker - Inglewood Jam 6-16-'52 (Jazz Chronicles JCS 102)
= Charlie Parker All Stars On The Coast (Jazz Showcase LP 5007)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Jimmie Rowles (p) Joe Mondragon (b)
Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, July 9, 1952
Haig And Haig (Dinah)Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
She Didn't Say Yes, She Didn't Say NoPacific Jazz PJ 8; Blue Note LT 1101; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
* The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan (Pacific Jazz PJ 8; World Pacific ST 20140)
* Gerry Mulligan - Freeway (Blue Note LT 1101)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)

Al Haig Octet

Chet Baker (tp) Ted Ottison (tp -5,6) Sonny Criss (as -1,2,6) Jack Montrose (ts -1/3,6) Les Thompson (hca -7) Al Haig (p) Dave Bryant (b) Larry Bunker (d)
"Trade Winds Club", Inglewood, CA, August 4, 1952
1.There Will Never Be Another YouXanadu 206
2.How High The Moon-
3.Benie's Tune-
4.My Old Flame-
5.I'll Remember April-
6.Sweet Georgia Brown-
7.Avalon-
* Al Haig Live In Hollywood (Xanadu 206)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Bob Whitlock (b) Chico Hamilton (d)
Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1952
206Bernie's TunePacific Jazz 601, X-313, EP 4-13, PJLP 1, PJ 8, HFS 1; Blue Note LT 1101; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
209Lullaby Of The LeavesPacific Jazz 601, EP 4-13, PJLP 1, PJ 1207; Blue Note LT 1101
Utter Chaos, #1Pacific Jazz PJLP 1, PJ 1207
MulleniumPacific Jazz 45-706
* The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan (Pacific Jazz PJ 8; World Pacific ST 20140)
* Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler (Pacific Jazz HFS 1)
* Gerry Mulligan - Freeway (Blue Note LT 1101)
* Gerry Mulligan - The Original Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJ 1207, WP 1207)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 1)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-13)
* Gerry Mulligan - Bernie's Tune c/w Lullaby Of The Leaves (Pacific Jazz 601)
* Gerry Mulligan - Bernie's Tune c/w ??? (Pacific Jazz X-313)
* Gerry Mulligan - Mullenium c/w Nights At The Turntable (Pacific Jazz 45-706)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Carson Smith (b) Chico Hamilton (d)
probably "The Blackhawk", San Francisco, CA, September 2, 1952
9258Line For LyonsFantasy 522, EP 4028, LP 3-6, LP 3220; Prestige PR 24016; Fantasy OJCCD 711-2
9261Carioca-
9266My Funny ValentineFantasy 525, EP 4028, LP 3-6, LP 3220; Prestige PR 24016; Fantasy OJCCD 711-2
9271Bark For Barksdale-
Utter Chaos, #2Fantasy LP 3-6, LP 3220
* Gerry Mulligan/Paul Desmond (Fantasy LP 3220, LP 8082, OJC 273)
= Gerry Mulligan/Paul Desmond - Mulligan Desmond (America (F) 30 AM 6070)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker (Prestige PR 24016)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet Featuring Chet Baker/Chubby Jackson Big Band Featuring Gerry Mulligan (Fantasy OJCCD 711-2)
* The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Fantasy LP 3-6)
* Gerry Mulligan - Line For Lyons c/w Carioca (Fantasy 522)
* Gerry Mulligan - My Funny Valentine c/w Bark For Barksdale (Fantasy 525)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet (no details) (Fantasy EP 4028)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Bob Whitlock (b) Chico Hamilton (d)
Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, October 15 & 16, 1952
220Aren't You Glad You're YouPacific Jazz 607, EP 4-1, PJLP 1, PJ 1207; Blue Note LT 1101
219FrenesiPacific Jazz 602, EP 4-13, PJLP 1, PJ 1207; Blue Note LT 1101
218Nights At The TurntablePacific Jazz 602, 45-706, EP 4-13, PJLP 1, PJ 1207; Blue Note LT 1101
223FreewayPacific Jazz 607, EP 4-1, PJLP 1, PJ 75; Blue Note LT 1101; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
222Soft ShoePacific Jazz 606, EP 4-1, PJLP 1, PJ 75; Blue Note LT 1101; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
221Walkin' Shoes-
* Gerry Mulligan - The Original Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJ 1207, WP 1207)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)
* Gerry Mulligan - Freeway (Blue Note LT 1101)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless (Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 1)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-1)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-13)
* Gerry Mulligan - Aren't You Glad You're You c/w Freeway (Pacific Jazz 607)
* Gerry Mulligan - Nights At The Turntable c/w Frenesi (Pacific Jazz 602)
* Gerry Mulligan - Mullenium c/w Nights At The Turntable (Pacific Jazz 45-706)
* Gerry Mulligan - Walkin' Shoes c/w Soft Shoe (Pacific Jazz 606)

1953

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Carson Smith (b) Chico Hamilton (d)
"The Haig", Hollywood, CA, early January, 1953
Aren't You Glad You're YouMosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Get Happy-
Poinciana-
Godchild-
* The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Carson Smith (b) Chico Hamilton (d): same personnel
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, January 3, 1953
1315LimelightFantasy 529, EP 4008, LP 3-6, LP 3220; Prestige PR 24016; Fantasy OJCCD 711-2
1316The Lady Is A TrampFantasy 528, EP 4008, LP 3-6, LP 3220; Prestige PR 24016; Fantasy OJCCD 711-2
1326Turnstile-
1327Moonlight In VermontFantasy 529, EP 4008, LP 3-6, LP 3220; Prestige PR 24016; Fantasy OJCCD 711-2
Utter ChaosFantasy LP 3-6
* Gerry Mulligan/Paul Desmond (Fantasy LP 3220, LP 8082, OJC 273)
= Gerry Mulligan/Paul Desmond - Mulligan Desmond (America (F) 30 AM 6070)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker (Prestige PR 24016)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet Featuring Chet Baker/Chubby Jackson Big Band Featuring Gerry Mulligan (Fantasy OJCCD 711-2)
* The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Fantasy LP 3-6)
* Gerry Mulligan - Limelight c/w Moonlight In Vermont (Fantasy 529)
* Gerry Mulligan - The Lady Is A Tramp c/w Turnstile (Fantasy 528)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet (no details) (Fantasy EP 4008)

Lee Konitz With Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Lee Konitz (as) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Carson Smith (b) Larry Bunker (d)
"The Haig", Hollywood, CA, January 23, 1953
Too Marvelous For WordsPacific Jazz EP 4-11, PJLP 10; World Pacific WPM 406; Pacific Jazz JWC 505; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
236Lover ManPacific Jazz 609, 644, EP 4-3, PJLP 2; World Pacific WPM 406; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
I'll Remember AprilWorld Pacific WPM 406; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
These Foolish ThingsPacific Jazz EP 4-11, PJLP 10; World Pacific WPM 406; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
All The Things You AreWorld Pacific WPM 406; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
Bernie's TuneMosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (World Pacific WPM 406, WP 1273)
= Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Konitz Meets Mulligan (Pacific Jazz PJ 38; World Pacific ST 20142)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)
* Various Artists - Solo Flight (Pacific Jazz JWC 505)
* Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz - Revelation (Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Jazztone J 1253)
* Lee Konitz And The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 10)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet/Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 2)
* Lee Konitz And The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-11)
* Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-3)
* Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Lady Be Good c/w Lover Man (Pacific Jazz 609)
* Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Lover Man c/w Almost Like Being In Love (Pacific Jazz 644)

Gerry Mulligan Tentette

Chet Baker, Pete Candoli (tp) Bob Enevoldsen (vtb) John Graas (frh) Ray Seigal (tu) Bud Shank (as) Don Davidson (bars) Gerry Mulligan (bars, p) Joe Mondragon (b) Chico Hamilton (d)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, January 29, 1953
10084A BalladCapitol T 691
11114Westwood Walk-
11117Walkin' Shoes-
11118Rocker-
* Gerry Mulligan/Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds (Capitol T 691)

Lee Konitz With Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Lee Konitz (as) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Carson Smith (b) Larry Bunker (d)
Los Angeles, CA, January 30, 1953
Almost Like Being In LovePacific Jazz 644, EP 4-11, PJLP 10; World Pacific WPM 406; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
237SextetPacific Jazz 608, EP 4-3, PJLP 2; World Pacific WPM 406; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
BroadwayPacific Jazz EP 4-11, PJLP 10; World Pacific WPM 406; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
* Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (World Pacific WPM 406, WP 1273)
= Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Konitz Meets Mulligan (Pacific Jazz PJ 38; World Pacific ST 20142)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Jazztone J 1253)
* Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz - Revelation (Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2)
* Lee Konitz And The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 10)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet/Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 2)
* Lee Konitz And The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-11)
* Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-3)
* Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Lover Man c/w Almost Like Being In Love (Pacific Jazz 644)
* Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me c/w Sextet (Pacific Jazz 608)

Gerry Mulligan Tentette

Chet Baker, Pete Candoli (tp) Bob Enevoldsen (vtb) John Graas (frh) Ray Seigal (tu) Bud Shank (as) Don Davidson (bars) Gerry Mulligan (bars, p) Joe Mondragon (b) Larry Bunker (d)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, January 31, 1953
11121Takin' A Chance On LoveCapitol T 691
11122Flash-
11127Simbah-
11128Ontet-
* Gerry Mulligan/Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds (Capitol T 691)

Lee Konitz With Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Lee Konitz (as) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Joe Mondragon (b) Larry Bunker (d)
Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, February 1, 1953
235I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MePacific Jazz 608, EP 4-3, PJLP 2; World Pacific WPM 406; Pacific Jazz PJ 8; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
238Lady Be GoodPacific Jazz 609, EP 4-3, PJLP 2; World Pacific WPM 406; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
Lady Be Good (alt. take)Pacific Jazz JWC 1000, JWC 500; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (World Pacific WPM 406, WP 1273)
= Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Konitz Meets Mulligan (Pacific Jazz PJ 38; World Pacific ST 20142)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)
* The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan (Pacific Jazz PJ 8; World Pacific ST 20140)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Jazztone J 1253)
* Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz - Revelation (Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast (Pacific Jazz JWC 500)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet/Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 2)
* Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-3)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast (Pacific Jazz JWC 1000)
* Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me c/w Sextet (Pacific Jazz 608)
* Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Lady Be Good c/w Lover Man (Pacific Jazz 609)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Carson Smith (b) Larry Bunker (d)
Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 1953
241Makin' WhoopeePacific Jazz 604, EP 4-2, PJLP 2, PJ 1207
239CherryPacific Jazz 611, EP 4-2, PJLP 2, PJ 1207
242MotelPacific Jazz 604, EP 4-2, PJLP 2; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
240Carson City StagePacific Jazz 611, EP 4-2, PJLP 2, PJ 75, PJ 100; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* Gerry Mulligan - The Original Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJ 1207, WP 1207)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless (Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146)
* Various Artists - On Mike!: A Decade Of Pacific Jazz 1952/1962 (Pacific Jazz PJ 100)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet/Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 2)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-2)
* Gerry Mulligan - Makin' Whoopee c/w Motel (Pacific Jazz 604)
* Gerry Mulligan - Cherry c/w Carson City Stage (Pacific Jazz 611)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Carson Smith (b) Larry Bunker (d): same personnel
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, April 27, 1953
My Old FlamePacific Jazz EP 4-21, PJLP 10, JWC 503; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
All The Things You AreMosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Love Me Or Leave Me (alt. take)-
Love Me Or Leave MePacific Jazz PJLP 5, PJ 75; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Swinghouse (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJLP 5; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Swinghouse (12 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1207
JeruPacific Jazz PJLP 5, PJ 1207
Utter Chaos, #2-
* Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds (Pacific Jazz JWC 503)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless (Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146)
* Gerry Mulligan - The Original Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJ 1207, WP 1207)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)
* Lee Konitz And The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 10)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Mulligan (Pacific Jazz PJLP 5)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-21)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Carson Smith (b) Larry Bunker (d): same personnel
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, April 29 & 30, 1953
609Darn That DreamPacific Jazz 616, PJLP 5, PJ 8; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Darn That Dream (alt. take)Pacific Jazz JWC 1000, JWC 500; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
I May Be Wrong (12 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1207
I May Be Wrong (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJLP 5; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
I'm Beginning To See The Light (12 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1207
I'm Beginning To See The Light (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJLP 5; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
The Nearness Of YouPacific Jazz PJLP 5, PJ 1207
Tea For Two-
* The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan (Pacific Jazz PJ 8; World Pacific ST 20140)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast (Pacific Jazz JWC 500)
* Gerry Mulligan - The Original Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJ 1207, WP 1207)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Mulligan (Pacific Jazz PJLP 5)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast (Pacific Jazz JWC 1000)
* Gerry Mulligan - Five Brothers c/w Darn That Dream (Pacific Jazz 616)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Carson Smith (b) Larry Bunker (d): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, May 7, 1953
Varsity DragGene Norman Presents GNP 56
Speak Low-
Half Nelson-
Lady Bird-
Love Me Or Leave Me-
Swing House-
* Gerry Mulligan With Chet Baker (Gene Norman Presents GNP 56)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Carson Smith (b) Larry Bunker (d): same personnel
"The Haig", Hollywood, CA, May 20, 1953
608Five BrothersPacific Jazz 616, X-300, EP 4-21, PJLP 10, PJ 8, PJ-LA 892-H; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
I Can't Get StartedPacific Jazz EP 4-21, PJLP 10; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Ide's SideMosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Haig And Haig (Fun House)-
My Funny ValentinePacific Jazz PJ 75; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan (Pacific Jazz PJ 8; World Pacific ST 20140)
* Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's, Vol. I (Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 892-H)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless (Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)
* Lee Konitz And The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 10)
* Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-21)
* Gerry Mulligan - Five Brothers c/w Darn That Dream (Pacific Jazz 616)
* Gerry Mulligan - Five Brothers c/w ??? (Pacific Jazz X-300)

Stan Getz - Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Stan Getz (ts) Carson Smith (b) Larry Bunker (d)
"The Haig", Hollywood, CA, June 12, 1953
My Funny ValentinePacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2
Strike Up The Band-
The Way You Look Tonight-
Yardbird Suite-
Yesterdays-
Winter WonderlandPacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2; Philology (It) W 40-2
Come Out Wherever You ArePacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2
Move-
What's New?-
Half NelsonPacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2; Philology (It) W 40-2
Little Willie Leaps-
Soft ShoePacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2
Whispering-
Bernie's Tune-
All The Things You Are-
Winter Wonderland (take 2)-
Gone With The Wind-
* Chet Baker And Stan Getz - West Coast Live (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2)
* Stan Getz - Sweetie Pie (Philology (It) W 40-2)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Red Mitchell (b) Bobby White (d)
Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 1953
224Isn't It RomanticPacific Jazz EP 4-4, PJLP 3, JWC 504, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
* Various Artists - Rodgers And Hart Gems (Pacific Jazz JWC 504)
* Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 1 (Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 3)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-4)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Bob Whitlock (b) Bobby White (d)
Los Angeles, CA, July 27, 1953
225The Lamp Is Low (Pavane For A Dead Princess)Pacific Jazz 605, EP 4-14, PJLP 3; World Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
226This Time The Dream's On MePacific Jazz EP 4-4, PJLP 3, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
227Maid In MexicoPacific Jazz 605, EP 4-14, PJLP 3, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
* Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy (World Pacific WP 1249)
* Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 1 (Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 3)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-14)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-4)
* Chet Baker - The Lamp Is Low (Pavane For A Dead Princess) c/w Maid In Mexico (Pacific Jazz 605)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Larry Bunker (d)
Los Angeles, CA, July 29 & 30, 1953
267Russ JobPacific Jazz 610, EP 4-14, PJLP 3, PJ 1206, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
266Imagination-
Long Ago And Far Away (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz EP 4-9, PJLP 6, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
Long Ago And Far Away (12 inch LP take)World Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz PJ 75, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
Carson City StageWorld Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Easy To LovePacific Jazz EP 4-4, PJLP 3; World Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
Batter Up (Lang's Lou)-
Russ Job (alt. take)Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259
* The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, WP 1206)
* Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 1 (Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122)
* Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy (World Pacific WP 1249)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless (Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146)
* Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 2 (Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJLP 3)
* Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (Pacific Jazz PJLP 6)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-14)
* Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (Pacific Jazz EP 4-9)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Pacific Jazz EP 4-4)
* Chet Baker - Imagination c/w Russ Job (Pacific Jazz 610)

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Howard Rumsey (b) Max Roach (d)
"Lighthouse Club", Hermosa Beach, CA, September 13, 1953
At LastContemporary C 7645
Winter WonderlandContemporary C 7649
What's New?unissued
* Miles Davis And The Lighthouse All-Stars - At Last! (Contemporary C 7645; Fantasy OJC 480, OJCCD 480-2)
* Chet Baker And The Lighthouse All-Stars - Witch Doctor (Contemporary C 7649; Fantasy OJC 609, OJCCD 609-2)

Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson (tp) Bud Shank (as, bars) Jimmy Giuffre (ts -1,2,5,6) Bob Cooper (ts -3,4) Russ Freeman (p -1,2,5,6) Claude Williamson (p -3,4) Howard Rumsey (b) Max Roach (d -1,2,5,6) Shelly Manne (d -3,4)
same location, date
1.LoadedContemporary C 7649
2.I'll Remember April-
3.Pirouette-
4.Witch DoctorContemporary C 7649, CCD 14077-2
5.Out Of Somewhereunissued
6.Maid In Mexico-
* Chet Baker And The Lighthouse All-Stars - Witch Doctor (Contemporary C 7649; Fantasy OJC 609, OJCCD 609-2)
* Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Mexican Passport (Contemporary CCD 14077-2)

Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Larry Bunker (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, October 3, 1953
No Ties (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz EP 4-8, PJLP 6, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
No Ties (12 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; Mosaic MR4-122
All The Things You ArePacific Jazz EP 4-9, PJLP 6, PJ 1206, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
310The Thrill Is Gone (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz 615, EP 4-9, PJLP 6, JWC 503, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
The Thrill Is Gone (12 inch LP take)World Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Band AidPacific Jazz EP 4-8, PJLP 6; World Pacific WP 1249; Playboy PB 1529/30; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Bea's FlatPacific Jazz EP 4-8, PJLP 6, PJ 1206, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Moon Love (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz EP 4-9, PJLP 6, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Moon Love (12 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; Mosaic MR4-122
291Happy Little SunbeamPacific Jazz 615, EP 4-8, PJLP 6, PJ 1206, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Happy Little Sunbeam (alt. take)Pacific Jazz JWC 1000, JWC 500, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
* Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 1 (Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122)
* The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, WP 1206)
* Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 2 (Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260)
* Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds (Pacific Jazz JWC 503)
* Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy (World Pacific WP 1249)
* The Playboy Jazz All Stars (Playboy PB 1529/30)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast (Pacific Jazz JWC 500)
* Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (Pacific Jazz PJLP 6)
* Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (Pacific Jazz EP 4-8)
* Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (Pacific Jazz EP 4-9)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast (Pacific Jazz JWC 1000)
* Chet Baker - Happy Little Sunbeam c/w The Thrill Is Gone (Pacific Jazz 615)

Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman

Chet Baker (tp, vo -1, tp -2/4) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, October 27, 1953
1.The Thrill Is GonePacific Jazz PJLP 11, PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
2. 306I Fall In Love Too EasilyPacific Jazz 614; Mosaic MR4-122
3. 307Winter Wonderland (78 rpm take)-
4.Winter Wonderland (LP take)World Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
* Chet Baker Sings (Pacific Jazz PJ 1222, WP 1222)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122)
* Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy (World Pacific WP 1249)
* Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 2 (Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260)
* Chet Baker Sings (Pacific Jazz PJLP 11)
* Chet Baker - I Fall In Love Too Easily c/w Winter Wonderland (Pacific Jazz 614)

Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman plus Joe Pass

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Shelly Manne (d) overdubs: Joe Pass (g)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, October 27, 1953, 1962
The Thrill Is GoneWorld Pacific WP 1826
* Chet Baker Sings (World Pacific WP 1826, ST 1826)

Chet Baker Quartet With Charlie Parker

Chet Baker (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Jimmie Rowles (p) Carson Smith (b) Shelly Manne (d)
"University Of Oregon", OR, November 5, 1953
OrnithologyStash STCD 10
Barbados-
Cool Blues-
* Charlie Parker - The Bird You Never Heard (Stash STCD 10)

Chet Baker Ensemble

Chet Baker (tp) Herb Geller (as, ts) Jack Montrose (ts) Bob Gordon (bars) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, December 14, 1953
333HeadlinePacific Jazz EP 4-15, PJLP 9, CDP 7 97160-2
334Bockhanal-
Bockhanal (alt. take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, JWC 1000, JWC 500, CDP 7 97160-2
335ErgoPacific Jazz EP 4-15, PJLP 9, CDP 7 97160-2
336A Dandy LinePacific Jazz 618, EP 4-15, PJLP 9, CDP 7 97160-2
A Dandy Line (alt. take)Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2
* The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, WP 1206)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast (Pacific Jazz JWC 500)
* Chet Baker - Grey December (Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2)
* Chet Baker Ensemble (Pacific Jazz PJLP 9)
* Chet Baker Ensemble (Pacific Jazz EP 4-15)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast (Pacific Jazz JWC 1000)
* Chet Baker - A Dandy Line c/w Goodbye (Pacific Jazz 618)

Chet Baker Ensemble

Chet Baker (tp) Herb Geller (as, ts) Jack Montrose (ts) Bob Gordon (bars) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Shelly Manne (d): same personnel
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, December 22, 1953
337Pro De FunctusPacific Jazz EP 4-16, PJLP 9, CDP 7 97160-2
338Little Old Lady-
Little Old Lady (alt. take)Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2
339Moonlight Becomes YouPacific Jazz EP 4-16, PJLP 9, PJ 1206, CDP 7 97160-2
Moonlight Becomes You (alt. take)Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2
340GoodbyePacific Jazz 618, EP 4-16, PJLP 9, CDP 7 97160-2
Goodbye (alt. take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, CDP 7 97160-2
* The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, WP 1206)
* Chet Baker - Grey December (Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2)
* Chet Baker Ensemble (Pacific Jazz PJLP 9)
* Chet Baker Ensemble (Pacific Jazz EP 4-16)
* Chet Baker - A Dandy Line c/w Goodbye (Pacific Jazz 618)

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

Chet Baker (tp) Zoot Sims (ts -1/4) Samuel Cytron, Jacques Gasselin, Victor Gottlieb, George Kast, Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin (strings) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1953
1. PHC010708I Married An AngelColumbia CL 549
2. PHC010709Love Walked In-
3. PHC010710A Little Duet-
4. -A Little Duet (alt. take)Columbia/Legacy CK 46174
5. PHC010711You Better Go NowColumbia CL 549
6. -You Better Go Now (alt. take)Columbia/Legacy CK 46174
* Chet Baker And Strings (Columbia CL 549)
* Chet Baker And Strings (Columbia/Legacy CK 46174)

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

Chet Baker (tp) Zoot Sims (ts) Samuel Cytron, Jacques Gasselin, Victor Gottlieb, George Kast, Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin (strings) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Shelly Manne (d): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, December 31, 1953
PHC010731Why Shouldn't I?Columbia CL 549
PHC010732Trickdidlier-
PHC010733I'm Through With Love-
PHC010734You Don't Know What Love Is-
-You Don't Know What Love Is (alt. take)Columbia/Legacy CK 46174
* Chet Baker And Strings (Columbia CL 549)
* Chet Baker And Strings (Columbia/Legacy CK 46174)

1954 (The age of 25)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Bob Neal (d)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1954
358But Not For MePacific Jazz PJLP 11, PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
359Time After Time-
360I Get Along Without You Very WellPacific Jazz 619, PJLP 11, PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
361There Will Never Be Another YouPacific Jazz PJLP 11, PJ 1222, JWC 1000, JWC 500; Mosaic MR4-122
362Look For The Silver LiningPacific Jazz 619, PJLP 11, PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
363My Funny ValentinePacific Jazz PJLP 11, PJ 1222, JWC 504; Mosaic MR4-122
364I Fall In Love Too EasilyPacific Jazz PJLP 11, PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
* Chet Baker Sings (Pacific Jazz PJ 1222, WP 1222)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast (Pacific Jazz JWC 500)
* Various Artists - Rodgers And Hart Gems (Pacific Jazz JWC 504)
* Chet Baker Sings (Pacific Jazz PJLP 11)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast (Pacific Jazz JWC 1000)
* Chet Baker - I Get Along Without You Very Well c/w Look For The Silver Lining (Pacific Jazz 619)

Chet Baker Quartet plus Bill Perkins/Jimmy Giuffre

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Bob Neal (d) overdubs: Bill Perkins (ts) (-1,2,4,5) overdubs: Jimmy Giuffre (cl) (-3)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1954
1. 358But Not For MeWorld Pacific WP 1249
2. 359Time After Time-
3. 361There Will Never Be Another You-
4. 362Look For The Silver Lining-
5. 363My Funny Valentine-
* Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy (World Pacific WP 1249)

Chet Baker Quartet plus Joe Pass

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Bob Neal (d) overdubs: Joe Pass (g)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1954, 1962
358But Not For MeWorld Pacific WP 1826
360I Get Along Without You Very Well-
361There Will Never Be Another You-
362Look For The Silver Lining-
363My Funny Valentine-
364I Fall In Love Too Easily-
* Chet Baker Sings (World Pacific WP 1826, ST 1826)

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

Chet Baker (tp) Bud Shank (as, fl) Samuel Cytron, Jacques Gasselin, Victor Gottlieb, George Kast, Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin (strings) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 20, 1954
PHC010779What A Difference A Day MadeColumbia CL 549
PHC010780The Wind-
PHC010781Love-
PHC010782I Love You-
* Chet Baker And Strings (Columbia CL 549)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Bob Neal (d)
"University Of Michigan", Ann Arbor, MI, May 9, 1954
Line For LyonsPacific Jazz PJ 1203
Lover ManPacific Jazz EP 4-31, PJ 1203
My Funny Valentine-
Maid In MexicoPacific Jazz EP 4-32, PJ 1203
Stella By Starlight-
My Old FlamePacific Jazz PJ 1203
Headline-
Russ Job-
* Chet Baker - Jazz At Ann Arbor (Pacific Jazz PJ 1203, WP 1203)
* Chet Baker - Jazz At Ann Arbor (Pacific Jazz EP 4-31)
* Chet Baker - Jazz At Ann Arbor (Pacific Jazz EP 4-32)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Bob Neal (d): same personnel
Santa Cruz, CA, July 21, 1954
Billie's BounceMosaic MR4-113
Stella By Starlight-
Line For Lyons-
Carson City Stage-
All The Things You Are-
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-113, MD3-113)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Bob Neal (d): same personnel
"Tiffany Club", Los Angeles, CA, August 10 & 15, 1954
Russ Job (edited version)Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; Mosaic MR4-113
Russ Job (unedited version)Mosaic MR4-113
No Ties (incomplete)-
Out Of Nowhere-
Deep Purple-
My Little Suede Shoes-
Lady Bird-
Line For Lyons-
Lullaby Of The Leaves-
My Old Flame-
The Wind-
Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart (edited version)Pacific Jazz PJ 75; Mosaic MR4-113
Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart (unedited version)Mosaic MR4-113
Everything Happens To Me-
A Dandy Line-
Frenesi-
Moonlight In Vermont-
Carson City Stage-
* The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, WP 1206)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-113, MD3-113)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless (Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146)

Stan Getz - Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Stan Getz (ts) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Tiffany Club without audience, Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 1954
All The Things You ArePacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2
* Chet Baker And Stan Getz - West Coast Live (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2)

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (tp) Bob Brookmeyer (vtb) Bud Shank (bars) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 1954
1652Dot's GroovyPacific Jazz PJLP 15
-Dot's Groovy (alt. take)Pacific Jazz EP 4-24
1653Tommy HawkPacific Jazz 624, PJLP 15, PJ 1206, HFS 1
1654The Half DozensPacific Jazz PJLP 15, PJ 75
* The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, WP 1206)
* Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler (Pacific Jazz HFS 1)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless (Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146)
* Chet Baker Sextet Featuring Bud Shank/Bob Brookmeyer/Russ Freeman (Pacific Jazz PJLP 15)
* Chet Baker Sextet Featuring Bud Shank/Bob Brookmeyer/Russ Freeman (Pacific Jazz EP 4-24)
* Chet Baker - Tommy Hawk c/w I'm Glad There Is You (Pacific Jazz 624)

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (tp) Bob Brookmeyer (vtb) Bud Shank (bars) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Shelly Manne (d): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, September 15, 1954
1664Little Man, You Had A Busy DayPacific Jazz PJLP 15, PJ 1206
1665Stella By StarlightPacific Jazz PJLP 15
-Stella By Starlight (alt. take)Pacific Jazz EP 4-24
1666I'm Glad There Is YouPacific Jazz 624, PJLP 15, PJ 1206
Half And Halfunissued
* The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, WP 1206)
* Chet Baker Sextet Featuring Bud Shank/Bob Brookmeyer/Russ Freeman (Pacific Jazz PJLP 15)
* Chet Baker Sextet Featuring Bud Shank/Bob Brookmeyer/Russ Freeman (Pacific Jazz EP 4-24)
* Chet Baker - Tommy Hawk c/w I'm Glad There Is You (Pacific Jazz 624)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Phil Urso (ts) Al Haig (p) Carson Smith (b) Bob Neal (d)
broadcast, "Tonight Show", NYC, December, 1954
Makin' WhoopeePhilology (It) 214W 13
Motel-
* Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) 214W 13)

1955

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Bud Shank (fl) Ray Kramer, Ed Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Eleanor Slatkin (vlc) Corky Hale (harp) Russ Freeman (p) Red Mitchell (b) Bob Neal (d) Frank Campo, Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich (arr)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, February 28, 1955
This Is AlwaysPacific Jazz EP 4-30, PJ 1202, CDP 7 97160-2
Someone To Watch Over Me-
Grey DecemberPacific Jazz EP 4-33, PJ 1202, HFS 1, CDP 7 97160-2
1720I Wish I KnewPacific Jazz EP 4-33, PJ 1202, CDP 7 97160-2
* Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings (Pacific Jazz PJ 1202, WP 1202)
* Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler (Pacific Jazz HFS 1)
* Chet Baker - Grey December (Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2)
* Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings (Pacific Jazz EP 4-30)
* Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings (Pacific Jazz EP 4-33)

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings plus Joe Pass?

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Bud Shank (fl) Ray Kramer, Ed Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Eleanor Slatkin (vlc) Corky Hale (harp) Russ Freeman (p) Red Mitchell (b) Bob Neal (d) Frank Campo, Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich (arr) overdubs: Joe Pass (g): add overdubs: Joe Pass (g)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, February 28, 1955, 1962
Someone To Watch Over MeWorld Pacific WP 1826
* Chet Baker Sings (World Pacific WP 1826, ST 1826)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Bob Neal (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 7, 1955
1730DaybreakPacific Jazz EP 4-30, PJ 1202; Mosaic MR4-122
1731Just Friends-
1732I Remember YouPacific Jazz EP 4-33, PJ 1202; Mosaic MR4-122
1733Let's Get Lost-
1734Long Ago And Far AwayPacific Jazz PJ 1202; Mosaic MR4-122
You Don't Know What Love Is-
* Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings (Pacific Jazz PJ 1202, WP 1202)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122)
* Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings (Pacific Jazz EP 4-30)
* Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings (Pacific Jazz EP 4-33)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman or Harvey Leonard (p) unknown (b) unknown (d)
broadcast, "Tonight Show", NYC, March, 1955
Stella By StarlightPhilology (It) 214W 13
* Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) 214W 13)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Bob Neal (d)
broadcast, "Tonight Show", "Carnagie Hall", NYC, May 12, 1955
A Night In TunisiaChazzer 2005; Philology (It) W 51
You Don't Know What Love Is-
* The Vibes Are On Gerry Mulligan/Shorty Rogers/Chet Baker (Chazzer 2005)
* Chet Baker Quartet Plus - The Newport Years, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) W 51, W 51-2)

Chet Baker Quartet Plus

Chet Baker (tp) Bob Brookmeyer (vtb -4) Al Cohn (ts -4) Gerry Mulligan (bars -3,4) Russ Freeman (p) Bob Carter (b) Peter Littman (d)
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 16, 1955
1.Walkin'Philology (It) W 51
2.You Don't Know What Love Is-
3.Five Brothers-
4.Tiny's Blues-
* Chet Baker Quartet Plus - The Newport Years, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) W 51, W 51-2)

Chet Baker With The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Paul Desmond (as) Dave Brubeck (p) Norman Bates (b) Joe Dodge (d)
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 16, 1955
Tea For TwoPhilology (It) W 51
* Chet Baker Quartet Plus - The Newport Years, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) W 51, W 51-2)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Carson Smith (b) Bob Neal (d)
"Birdland", NYC, August 7, 1955
I'll Remember AprilChazzer 2005; Philology (It) 214W 13
Just Friends-
* The Vibes Are On Gerry Mulligan/Shorty Rogers/Chet Baker (Chazzer 2005)
* Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) 214W 13)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker, Rolf Schneebiegl (tp) Dick Twardzik (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Peter Littman (d)
Mainz, West Germany, September 21, 1955
Walkin'Philology (It) W 42
Indian Summer-
All The Things You Are-
* Chet Baker In Europe 1955 (Philology (It) W 42)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Dick Twardzik (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Peter Littman (d)
Paris, France, October 11, 1955
RondetteBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Pacific Jazz EP 4-47, PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Mid-ForteBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Sad Walk-
Re-SearchBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Just Duo-
* Chet Baker - Rondette (Barclay (F) BLP 84009)
* Chet Baker In Europe (Pacific Jazz PJ 1218, WP 1218)
* Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 1 (Polydor (J) J48 20275/76)
* Chet Baker In Europe (Pacific Jazz EP 4-47)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Dick Twardzik (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Peter Littman (d): same personnel
Paris, France, October 14, 1955
Piece CapriceBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Pomp-
The Girl From GreenlandBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218, PJ 37; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
BrashBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
* Chet Baker - Rondette (Barclay (F) BLP 84009)
* Chet Baker In Europe (Pacific Jazz PJ 1218, WP 1218)
* Richard Twardzik - The Last Set (Pacific Jazz PJ 37)
* Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 1 (Polydor (J) J48 20275/76)

Lars Gullin Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Lars Gullin (bars) Dick Twardzik (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Peter Littman (d) Catherine Valente (vo -1)
Stuttgart, West Germany, October 15, 1955
1.Cool BluesDragon (Swd) DRLP 36
2.Brash-
3.Lover Man-
4.I'll Remember April-
* The Great Lars Gullin '55/'56 (Dragon (Swd) DRLP 36)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerard Gustin (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Nils-Bertil Dahlander (d)
Paris, France, October 24, 1955
29244-3I'll Remember AprilBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29245-2There's A Small HotelBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29246-2These Foolish ThingsBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29247-1Lover Man-
29248-8Autumn In New YorkBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29249-2SummertimeBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Pacific Jazz EP 4-47, PJ 1218, JWC 501; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29250-2You Go To My HeadBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29251-1TenderlyBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Pacific Jazz EP 4-47, PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
* Chet Baker - Summertime (Barclay (F) BLP 84017)
* Chet Baker In Europe (Pacific Jazz PJ 1218, WP 1218)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 2 (Pacific Jazz JWC 501)
* Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 1 (Polydor (J) J48 20275/76)
* Chet Baker In Europe (Pacific Jazz EP 4-47)

Chet Baker Octet

Chet Baker (tp) Benny Vasseur (tb) Jean Aldegon (as) Armand Migiani (ts) William Boucaya (bars) Rene Urtreger (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Nils-Bertil Dahlander (d)
Paris, France, October 25, 1955
29252ChetBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Chet (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
29253DinahBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Dinah (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
29254V-Line (1st version)Barclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
In Memory Of DickPolydor (J) J48 20275/76
In Memory Of Dick (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
* Chet Baker - Alone Together (Barclay (F) BLP 84042)
* Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 1 (Polydor (J) J48 20275/76)
* Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 2 (Polydor (J) J48 20277/78)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Raymond Fol (p) Benoit Quersin (b) Jean-Louis Viale (d)
Paris, France, November 28, 1955
29510Alone TogetherBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Alone Together (alt. take 1)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Alone Together (alt. take 2)-
29511Exitus (theme)Barclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Exitus (theme) (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
29512One In A WhileBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
All The Things You ArePolydor (J) J48 20275/76
All The Things You Are (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Everything Happens To MePolydor (J) J48 20275/76
* Chet Baker - Alone Together (Barclay (F) BLP 84042)
* Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 1 (Polydor (J) J48 20275/76)
* Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 2 (Polydor (J) J48 20277/78)

Claus Ogerman Octet

Chet Baker, Werner Rehm (tp) Dick Simon (tb) Gustl Mayer (cl) Rolf Schneebiegl (vib) Claus Ogerman (p) unknown (b) unknown (d)
Baden-Baden, West Germany, December 6, 1955
Sweet Georgia BrownPhilology (It) 214W 13
* Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) 214W 13)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Jean-Louis Chautemps (ts) Ralph Schecroun (p) Eddie De Haas (b) Charles Saudrais (d)
"Odd Fellow Palaeet", Copenhagen, Denmark, December 11, 1955
C.T.A.Philology (It) W 42
Cheryl-
Darn That Dream-
Chekeetah-
Four / Exitus (theme)-
* Chet Baker In Europe 1955 (Philology (It) W 42)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Bobby Jaspar (ts) Rene Urtreger (p) Benoit Quersin (b) Jean-Louis Viale (d)
Paris, France, December 26, 1955
29746ChekeetahBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Chekeetah (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
29747How About You?Barclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
How About You? (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Exitus (theme)-
Exitus (theme) (alt. take)-
Dear Old Stockholm-
* Chet Baker - Alone Together (Barclay (F) BLP 84042)
* Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 2 (Polydor (J) J48 20277/78)

1956

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Jean-Louis Chautemps (ts) Francy Boland (p) Eddie De Haas (b) Charles Saudrais (d)
"Conservatorio Cherubini", Florence, Italy, January 24, 1956
ChekeetahReplica RP 1; Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5246
You Don't Know What Love IsReplica RP 1; Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5240
Stella By Starlight-
Exitus (theme)Replica RP 1
Ray's IdeaReplica RP 2; Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5240
This Is Always-
A Night In TunisiaReplica RP 2; Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5246
Cool BluesReplica RP 2; Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5240
* Chet Baker - Exitus: Live In Europe, Vol. 1 (Replica RP 1)
* Chet Baker Live In Europe, Vol. 2 (Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5246)
* Chet Baker Live In Europe, Vol. 1 (Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5240)
* Chet Baker - Cool Blues: Live In Europe, Vol. 2 (Replica RP 2)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Jean-Louis Chautemps (ts) Francy Boland (p) Eddie De Haas (b) Charles Saudrais (d): same personnel
Paris, France, February 10, 1956
Speak LowPolydor (J) J48 20277/78
30376Anticipated BluesBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Anticipated Blues (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
30378Tasty PuddingBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Tasty Pudding (alt. take 1)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Tasty Pudding (alt. take 2)-
Tasty Pudding (alt. take 3)-
Tasty Pudding (alt. take 4)-
Cheryl-
30377Once In A WhileBarclay unknown
* Chet Baker - Alone Together (Barclay (F) BLP 84042)
* Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 2 (Polydor (J) J48 20277/78)

Chet Baker Octet

Chet Baker (tp) Benny Vasseur (tb) Teddy Ameline (as) Armand Migiani (ts) William Boucaya (bars) Francy Boland (p) Benoit Quersin (b) Pierre Lemarchand (d)
Paris, France, March 15, 1956
29254RV-Line (2nd version)Barclay (F) BEP 74020; Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
30733Mythe-
30734Not Too Slow-
30735In A Little Provincial Town-
* Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 2 (Polydor (J) J48 20277/78)
* Chet Baker Octet (no details) (Barclay (F) BEP 74020)

Chet Baker Band

Chet Baker (tp) Catherine Valente (vo, g) and others
Baden-Baden, West Germany, March 26, 1956
I'll Remember AprilPhilology (It) W 51
Everytime We Say Goodbye-
* Chet Baker Quartet Plus - The Newport Years, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) W 51, W 51-2)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Russ Freeman (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Peter Littman (d)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1956
That Old FeelingPacific Jazz PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
It's Always You-
I've Never Been In Love Before-
My Buddy-
* Chet Baker Sings (Pacific Jazz PJ 1222, WP 1222)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122)

Chet Baker Quartet plus Joe Pass

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Russ Freeman (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Peter Littman (d) overdubs: Joe Pass (g)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1956, 1962
That Old FeelingWorld Pacific WP 1826
It's Always You-
My Buddy-
* Chet Baker Sings (World Pacific WP 1826, ST 1826)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Phil Urso (ts) Bobby Timmons (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Peter Littman (d)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 1956
Chippyin'World Pacific JWC 508
Jumpin' Off A ClefWorld Pacific JWC 508; Crown CLP 5317
Extra MildJazztone J 1253; Crown CLP 5317
* Various Artists - The Hard Swing (World Pacific JWC 508)
* Chet Baker Quintette (Crown CLP 5317)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Jazztone J 1253)

Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet

Chet Baker (tp) Art Pepper (as -1/6) Richie Kamuca (ts) Pete Jolly (p) Leroy Vinnegar (b) Stan Levey (d)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956
1.Tynan TimePacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2
2.The RouteWorld Pacific JWC 509; Crown CLP 5317; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2
3.The Route (edited version)World Pacific JWC 513
4.Sonny BoyPlayboy PB 1958; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2
5.Minor YoursPacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2
6.Little GirlPacific Jazz EP 4-48; World Pacific JWC 507; Jazztone J 1274; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2
7.Sweet LorrainePacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2
* Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others (Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H)
= Art Pepper On Pacific (Pacific Jazz (J) GXF 3130)
* Various Artists - The Blues, Vol. 2: Have Blues, Will Travel (World Pacific JWC 509)
* Chet Baker Quintette (Crown CLP 5317)
* Various Artists - The Blues In Stereo (World Pacific JWC 513, ST 1021)
* The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 2 (Playboy PB 1958)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 3 (World Pacific JWC 507)
* Various Artists - West Coast Jazz, Vol. III (Jazztone J 1274)
* Chet Baker/Art Pepper - The Route (Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2)
* Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet (no details) (Pacific Jazz EP 4-48)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Russ Freeman (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Lawrence Marable (d)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1956
Like Someone In LovePacific Jazz PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
My Ideal-
* Chet Baker Sings (Pacific Jazz PJ 1222, WP 1222)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122)

Chet Baker Quartet plus Joe Pass

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Russ Freeman (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Lawrence Marable (d) overdubs: Joe Pass (g)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1956, 1962
Like Someone In LoveWorld Pacific WP 1826
* Chet Baker Sings (World Pacific WP 1826, ST 1826)

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (tp) Phil Urso (ts -1/8,10,12/15) Bobby Timmons (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Peter Littman (d) Bill Loughbrough (timp -8)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 1956
1.Helena (edited version)Pacific Jazz PJ 1224
2.Helena (unedited version)Crown CLP 5317
3.Medium RockPacific Jazz PJ 1224
4.Revelation-
5.Slightly Above Moderate-
6.Something For Liza-
7.Worryin' The Life Out Of Me-
8.To Mickey's Memory-
9.Lucius LouPacific Jazz PJ 1224; Crown CLP 5317
10.TabuPacific Jazz PJ 75; Jazztone J 1253
11.I Can't Get StartedPacific Jazz JWC 505
12.DownWorld Pacific JWC 510; Jazztone J 1253
13.Music To Dance ByCrown CLP 5317
14.Pawnee Junction-
15.Night On Bop MountainJazztone J 1253
* Chet Baker And Crew (Pacific Jazz PJ 1224, WP 1224, ST 1224, ST 1004)
* Chet Baker Quintette (Crown CLP 5317)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless (Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146)
* Chet Baker Quartet (Jazztone J 1253)
* Various Artists - Solo Flight (Pacific Jazz JWC 505)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 4 (World Pacific JWC 510, ST 1009)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Phil Urso (ts) Bobby Timmons (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Peter Littman (d)
broadcast, "Tonight Show", NYC, September 5, 1956
ImaginationPhilology (It) 214W 13
Jumpin' On A Cliff-
* Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) 214W 13)

Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker (tp) Bob Burgess (tb) Fred Waters (as) Phil Urso (as, ts, bars) Bob Graf (ts) Bill Hood (bars) Bobby Timmons (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Peter Littman (d)
Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1956
ChetPacific Jazz PJ 1229
Dinah-
Mythe-
Not Too Slow-
Phil's Blues-
V-Line-
* Chet Baker Big Band (Pacific Jazz PJ 1229, WP 1229)

Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker (tp) Bob Burgess (tb) Fred Waters (as) Phil Urso (as, ts, bars) Bob Graf (ts) Bill Hood (bars) Bobby Timmons (p) Jimmy Bond (b) James McKean (d)
Los Angeles, CA, October 19, 1956
Worryin' The Life Out Of MePacific Jazz PJ 1229
* Chet Baker Big Band (Pacific Jazz PJ 1229, WP 1229)

Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker, Conte Candoli, Norman Faye (tp) Frank Rosolino (tb) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (as) Bill Perkins, Phil Urso (ts) Bobby Timmons (p) James Bond (b) Lawrence Marable (d)
Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 1956
TenderlyPacific Jazz 636, PJ 1229; World Pacific WP 1257, JWC 514
A Foggy DayPacific Jazz PJ 1229
Darn That Dream-
Music To Dance ToWorld Pacific JWC 510
* Chet Baker Big Band (Pacific Jazz PJ 1229, WP 1229)
* Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi! (World Pacific WP 1257, ST 1015)
* Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi (World Pacific JWC 514)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 4 (World Pacific JWC 510, ST 1009)
* Chet Baker - Tenderly c/w ??? (Pacific Jazz 636)

Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet

Chet Baker (tp) Art Pepper (as) Phil Urso (ts) Carl Perkins (p) Curtis Counce (b) Lawrence Marable (d)
Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 1956
For Miles And MilesPacific Jazz PJ 1234
Picture Of Heath-
Minor Yours?-
C.T.A.Pacific Jazz PJ 1234, PJ 60
Resonant EmotionsPacific Jazz PJ 1234
Tynan Time-
For Minors Only-
* Chet Baker/Art Pepper - Playboys (Pacific Jazz PJ 1234, WP 1234)
= Chet Baker/Art Pepper/Phil Urso - Picture Of Heath (Pacific Jazz PJ 18)
* Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper (Pacific Jazz PJ 60)

Russ Freeman - Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Leroy Vinnegar (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, November 6, 1956
Love NestPacific Jazz 639, PJ 1232; World Pacific JWC 507; Pacific Jazz PJ 75; Jazztone J 1274; Mosaic MR4-122
Fan TanPacific Jazz PJ 1232; Mosaic MR4-122
Summer Sketch-
An Afternoon At Home-
Say When-
Lush LifePacific Jazz 639, PJ 1232; Mosaic MR4-122
Amblin'Pacific Jazz PJ 1232; Mosaic MR4-122
Hugo Hurwhey-
* Russ Freeman And Chet Baker Quartet (Pacific Jazz PJ 1232, WP 1232)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 3 (World Pacific JWC 507)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless (Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146)
* Various Artists - West Coast Jazz, Vol. III (Jazztone J 1274)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122)
* Russ Freeman/Chet Baker - Love Nest c/w Lush Life (Pacific Jazz 639)

Chet Baker - Bud Shank Orchestra

Chet Baker, Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn (tp) Milt Bernhart (tb) Charlie Mariano, Richie Steward (as) Bud Shank (as, fl) Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca (ts) Pepper Adams (bars) Claude Williamson (p) Monty Budwig (b) Mel Lewis (d) Mike Pacheco (bgo) Leith Stevens (comp)
Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1956
Fairmont, IndianaWorld Pacific 45-107, P 2005
The SearchWorld Pacific P 2005
Hollywood-
People-
Jimmy's ThemeWorld Pacific 641, 45-107, P 2005, WP 1257, JWC 514
The Movie StarWorld Pacific P 2005
Success And Then What-
Let Me Be LovedWorld Pacific 641, P 2005
Let Me Be Loved (alt. take)Pacific Jazz (J) TOCJ 5315
* Chet Baker/Bud Shank - Theme Music From "The James Dean Story" (World Pacific P 2005; Pacific Jazz (J) TOCJ 5315)
* Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi! (World Pacific WP 1257, ST 1015)
* Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi (World Pacific JWC 514)
* Chet Baker/Bud Shank - Fairmont, Indiana c/w Jimmy's Theme (World Pacific 45-107)
* Chet Baker/Bud Shank - Jimmy's Theme c/w Let Me Be Loved (World Pacific 641)

Chet Baker (tp) Milt Bernhart (tb) Bud Shank (as, fl) Mel Lewis (d)
same location, date
Rebel At WorkWorld Pacific P 2005
* Chet Baker/Bud Shank - Theme Music From "The James Dean Story" (World Pacific P 2005; Pacific Jazz (J) TOCJ 5315)

Claude Williamson (p) Monty Budwig (b) replaces Bernhart
same location, date
Lost LoveWorld Pacific P 2005
* Chet Baker/Bud Shank - Theme Music From "The James Dean Story" (World Pacific P 2005; Pacific Jazz (J) TOCJ 5315)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Phil Urso (ts) Francy Boland (p) Scott LaFaro (b) Lawrence Marable (d)
television broadcast, "Tonight Show", Los Angeles, CA, late 1956
IntroPhilology (It) 214W 13
Extra Mild-
C.T.A.-
* Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) 214W 13)

1957

Jack Sheldon And His Exciting All Star Big Band

Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon (tp) Stu Williamson (vtb) Herb Geller, Art Pepper (as) Harold Land (ts) Paul Moer (p) Buddy Clark (b) Mel Lewis (d)
Los Angeles, CA, August, 1957
AnyhowGene Norman Presents GNP 60; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 624
Julie Is Her Name-
Aplomb-
Sunset Eyes-
J.S.-
* Jack Sheldon - Jack's Groove (Gene Norman Presents GNP 60)
* Jack Sheldon - Jack's Groove (Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 624)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Henry Grimes (b) Dave Bailey (d)
NYC, December 3, 11 & 17, 1957
People Will Say We're In LovePlayboy PB 1958; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46857-2, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
ReunionPacific Jazz EP 4-49, PJ 1241; World Pacific DJ 2
When Your Lover Has GonePacific Jazz EP 4-49, PJ 1241
StardustPacific Jazz EP 4-68, PJ 1241
My Heart Belongs To Daddy-
Jersey BouncePacific Jazz 650, EP 4-68, PJ 1241; World Pacific DJ 2, JWC 510
Surrey With The Fringe On TopPacific Jazz EP 4-68, PJ 1241
OrnithologyPacific Jazz EP 4-49, PJ 1241; World Pacific DJ 2
Trav'lin' LightPacific Jazz EP 4-68, PJ 1241
Trav'lin' Light (alt. take)Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46857-2, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
The Song Is You-
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To YouPlayboy PB 1959; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46857-2, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (alt. take)Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46857-2, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
I Got Rhythm-
All The Things You Are-
Festive MinorMosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 2 (Playboy PB 1958)
* Gerry Mulligan - Reunion With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz PJ 1241, WP 1241, ST 1241, ST 1007, PJ 47, ST 47, CDP 7 46857-2)
= The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)
* Various Artists - A Taste Of The Best From World Pacific (World Pacific DJ 2)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 4 (World Pacific JWC 510, ST 1009)
* The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 3 (Playboy PB 1959)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker (Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102)
* Gerry Mulligan - Reunion With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz EP 4-49)
* Gerry Mulligan - Reunion With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz EP 4-68)
* Gerry Mulligan - Jersey Bounce c/w ??? (Pacific Jazz 650)

Chet Baker Septet

Chet Baker (tp) Jim Buffington (frh) Bob Trock (basn) Gene Allen (bcl) Dave Wheat (g) Seymour Barber (cello) Russ Saunders (b)
NYC, December 9, 1957
A Minor BenignPacific Jazz unknown
Ponder-
Twenties LatePlayboy PB 1959
XPacific Jazz unknown
* The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 3 (Playboy PB 1959)

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Dave Wheat (g) Russ Saunders (b)
NYC, December 9, 1957
The Night We Called It A DayPacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 31676-2-3
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-
Trav'lin' LightWorld Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 31676-2-3
* Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy (World Pacific WP 1249)
* Chet Baker - Embraceable You (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 31676-2-3)

1958

Annie Ross With Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Henry Grimes (b) Dave Bailey (d) Annie Ross (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, February 11 & 17, 1958
My Old FlamePacific Jazz B21K 46852, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
This Time The Dream's On MeWorld Pacific WP 1253; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Let There Be Love-
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-
How About You?-
I Guess I'll Have To Change My PlansPacific Jazz B21K 46852, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
This Is Always (alt. take)-
* Annie Ross Sings A Song With Mulligan! (World Pacific WP 1253, ST 1253, ST 1020; Pacific Jazz B21K 46852)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2)

Stan Getz - Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Stan Getz (ts) Jodie Christian (p) Victor Sproles (b) Marshall Thompson (d)
Robert Jordan & Associates Recorders, Chicago, IL, February 16, 1958
21955-1Medley: Autumn In New York / Embraceable You / What's New?Verve MGV 8263
21956-1I'll Remember April-
21957-1Half-Breed Apache-
* Stan Getz/Chet Baker - Stan Meets Chet (Verve MGV 8263)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Kenny Drew (p) Sam Jones (b) Philly Joe Jones (d)
NYC, August, 1958
The More I See YouRiverside RLP 12-278
Old Devil Moon-
You Make Me Feel So Young (take 5)Fantasy OJCCD 303-2
* Chet Baker Sings - It Could Happen To You (Riverside RLP 12-278, RLP 1120; Fantasy OJC 303, OJCCD 303-2)

Dannie Richmond (d) replaces Philly Joe Jones
same location, date
You're Driving Me CrazyRiverside RLP 12-278
It Could Happen To You-
How Long Has This Been Going On?-
* Chet Baker Sings - It Could Happen To You (Riverside RLP 12-278, RLP 1120; Fantasy OJC 303, OJCCD 303-2)

Chet Baker (tp, vo) Kenny Drew (p -1/5) George Morrow (b -1/5) Philly Joe Jones (d -1/5)
same location, date
1.Do It The Hard WayRiverside RLP 12-278
2.I'm Old Fashioned-
3.My Heart Stood Still-
4.Everything Happens To Me-
5.Dancing On The Ceiling-
6.While My Lady Sleeps (take 10)Fantasy OJCCD 303-2
* Chet Baker Sings - It Could Happen To You (Riverside RLP 12-278, RLP 1120; Fantasy OJC 303, OJCCD 303-2)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Johnny Griffin (ts -1,3,5) Al Haig (p) Paul Chambers (b) Philly Joe Jones (d)
NYC, September, 1958
1.Fair WeatherRiverside RLP 12-281
2.Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
3.Hotel 49-
4.Solar-
5.Blue Thoughts-
6.When Lights Are Low-
7.Soft WindsRiverside RLP 12-294; Fantasy OJCCD 207-2
* Chet Baker In New York (Riverside RLP 12-281, RLP 1119; Fantasy OJC 207, OJCCD 207-2)
= Chet Baker - Polka Dots And Moonbeams (Jazzland JLP 88)
* Various Artists - New Blue Horns (Riverside RLP 12-294, RLP 1134; Fantasy OJC 256, OJCCD 256-2)

Johnny Pace With Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Herbie Mann (fl) Joe Berle or Bill Evans (p) Vinnie Burke or Paul Chambers (b) Philly Joe Jones (d) Johnny Pace (vo)
NYC, December 23, 1958
All Or Nothing At AllRiverside RLP 12-292
Crazy, She Calls Me-
It Might As Well Be Spring-
* Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace (Riverside RLP 12-292, RLP 1130; Fantasy OJC 433, OJCCD 433-2)

Johnny Pace With Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Herbie Mann (fl) Joe Berle or Bill Evans (p) Vinnie Burke or Paul Chambers (b) Ed Thigpen (d) Johnny Pace (vo)
NYC, December 29, 1958
The Way You Look TonightRiverside RLP 12-292
When The Sun Comes Out-
What Is There To Say?-
Everything I've Got Belongs To You-
* Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace (Riverside RLP 12-292, RLP 1130; Fantasy OJC 433, OJCCD 433-2)

Chet Baker Septet

Chet Baker (tp) Herbie Mann (fl -1) Pepper Adams (bars -1/4,6) Bill Evans (p -1/4,6) Kenny Burrell (g) Paul Chambers (b) Connie Kay (d)
NYC, December 30, 1958
1.Alone TogetherRiverside RLP 12-299
2.How High The Moon-
3.It Never Entered My Mind-
4.If You Could See Me Now-
5.September Song-
6.You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
* Chet Baker - Chet (Riverside RLP 12-299, RLP 1135; Fantasy OJC 087, OJCCD 087-2)

Johnny Pace With Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Herbie Mann (fl) Joe Berle or Bill Evans (p) Vinnie Burke or Paul Chambers (b) Ed Thigpen (d) Johnny Pace (vo)
NYC, December 30, 1958
This Is AlwaysRiverside RLP 12-292
We Could Make Such Beautiful Music-
Yesterdays-
* Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace (Riverside RLP 12-292, RLP 1130; Fantasy OJC 433, OJCCD 433-2)

Chet Baker With Piero Umiliani Octet (Soundtrack From "Urilatorialla Sbarra")

Chet Baker (tp) Marcello Boschi (as) Livio Cervellieri (ts) Gino Marinacci (bars) Franco Chiari (vib) Piero Umiliani (p) Enzo Grillini (g) Berto Pisano (b) Ralf Ferraro (d)
Rome, Italy, 1958
Improvvisando In BluesLiuto (It) 0063/1
Motorizzazione-
Furtivamente-
* Chet Baker - Italian Movies: Music Of Piero Umiliani (Liuto (It) 0063/1)

1959 (The age of 30)

Chet Baker Septet

Chet Baker (tp) Herbie Mann (fl -1,3,4) Pepper Adams (bars -1,3,4) Bill Evans (p) Kenny Burrell (g -1,3,4) Paul Chambers (b) Philly Joe Jones (d)
NYC, January 19, 1959
1.'Tis AutumnRiverside RLP 12-299
2.Time On My Hands-
3.You And The Night And The Music-
4.Early Morning Mood (Early Morning Blues)Riverside RLP 12-294; Fantasy OJCCD 087-2
* Chet Baker - Chet (Riverside RLP 12-299, RLP 1135; Fantasy OJC 087, OJCCD 087-2)
* Various Artists - New Blue Horns (Riverside RLP 12-294, RLP 1134; Fantasy OJC 256, OJCCD 256-2)

Chet Baker Septet

Chet Baker (tp) Herbie Mann (fl, ts) Zoot Sims (ts, as) Pepper Adams (bars) Bill Evans (p) Earl May (b) Clifford Jarvis (d)
NYC, July 21, 1959
I Could Have Danced All NightRiverside RLP 12-307
Thank Heaven For Little Girls-
I Talk To The Trees-
Show Me-
* Chet Baker Plays The Best Of Lerner And Loewe (Riverside RLP 12-307, RLP 1152; Fantasy OJC 137, OJCCD 137-2)

Chet Baker Septet

Chet Baker (tp) Herbie Mann (fl, ts) Zoot Sims (ts, as) Pepper Adams (bars) Bob Corwin (p) Earl May (b) Clifford Jarvis (d)
NYC, July 22, 1959
I've Grown Accustomed To Her FaceRiverside RLP 12-307
The Heather On The Hill-
On The Street Where You Live-
Almost Like Being In Love-
* Chet Baker Plays The Best Of Lerner And Loewe (Riverside RLP 12-307, RLP 1152; Fantasy OJC 137, OJCCD 137-2)

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (tp) Glauco Masetti (as) Gianni Basso (ts) Renato Sellani (p) Franco Cerri (b) Gene Voctory (d)
Milan, Italy, September 25, 1959
Lady BirdJazzland JLP 18
* Chet Baker In Milan (Jazzland JLP 18; Fantasy OJC 370, OJCCD 370-2)

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (tp) Glauco Masetti (as) Gianni Basso (ts) Renato Sellani (p) Franco Cerri (b) Gene Voctory (d): same personnel
Milan, Italy, September 26, 1959
Cheryl BluesJazzland JLP 18
Tune Up-
Line For Lyons-
* Chet Baker In Milan (Jazzland JLP 18; Fantasy OJC 370, OJCCD 370-2)

Chet Baker Octet With Strings

Chet Baker (tp) Mario Pezzotta (tb) Glauco Masetti (as) Gianni Basso (ts) Fausto Papetti (bars) Giulio Libano (p, cel) Franco Cerri (b) Gene Voctory (d) Len Mercer (arr, cond) unidentified strings
Milan, Italy, September 28, 1959
The Song Is YouJazzland JLP 21
Angel Eyes-
When I Fall In Love-
Deep In A Dream-
* Chet Baker With Fifty Italian Strings (Jazzland JLP 21; Fantasy OJC 492, OJCCD 492-2; Jazzland (J) VICJ 235588)

Chet Baker Octet With Strings

Chet Baker (tp) Mario Pezzotta (tb) Glauco Masetti (as) Gianni Basso (ts) Fausto Papetti (bars) Giulio Libano (p, cel) Franco Cerri (b) Gene Voctory (d) Len Mercer (arr, cond) unidentified strings: same personnel
Milan, Italy, September 29, 1959
I Should CareJazzland JLP 21
Goodbye-
Autumn In New York-
My Funny ValentineJazzland (J) VICJ 235588
* Chet Baker With Fifty Italian Strings (Jazzland JLP 21; Fantasy OJC 492, OJCCD 492-2; Jazzland (J) VICJ 235588)

Chet Baker Octet With Strings

Chet Baker (tp) Mario Pezzotta (tb) Glauco Masetti (as) Gianni Basso (ts) Fausto Papetti (bars) Giulio Libano (p, cel) Franco Cerri (b) Gene Voctory (d) Len Mercer (arr, cond) unidentified strings: same personnel
Milan, Italy, October 5, 1959
ForgetfulJazzland JLP 21
Violets For Your Furs-
Street Of Dreams-
* Chet Baker With Fifty Italian Strings (Jazzland JLP 21; Fantasy OJC 492, OJCCD 492-2; Jazzland (J) VICJ 235588)

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (tp) Glauco Masetti (as -1,2) Gianni Basso (ts -1,2) Renato Sellani (p) Franco Cerri (b) Gene Voctory (d)
Milan, Italy, October 6, 1959
1.Pent Up HouseJazzland JLP 18
2.Look For The Silver Lining-
3.Indian Summer-
4.My Old Flame-
* Chet Baker In Milan (Jazzland JLP 18; Fantasy OJC 370, OJCCD 370-2)

1960

Chet Baker With The Orchestra Radio Baden-Baden

Chet Baker (tp) The Orchestra Radio Baden-Baden
Paris, France, October 12, 1960
Autumn In New YorkEsoldun (F) FC 123
Marilyn-
* Chet Baker Live In Paris 1960-63, Live In Nice 1975 (Esoldun (F) FC 123)

Chet Baker With Piero Umiliani Nonet

Chet Baker, Nino Culasso (tp) Mario Midana (tb) Bill Gilmore (vtb) Livio Cervellieri (as) Ivan Vandor (ts) Gino Marinacci (bars) Robert Pregadio (p) Berto Pisano (b) Jimmy Pratt (d) Piero Umiliani (arr, cond)
Rome, Italy, circa 1960
Movimenti Con SwingRCA Camden (It) CM 30-104
Tipi Sospetti-
Motel-
Jazz Bar-
* Piero Umiliani - Intrigo A Los Angeles (RCA Camden (It) CM 30-104)

1961

Chet Baker With Piero Umiliani Octet (Soundtrack From "Big Deal On Madonna Street")

Chet Baker, Nino Rosso (tp) Bill Gilmore (tb) Marcello Boschi (as) Livio Cervellieri (ts) Gino Marinacci (bars) Piero Umiliani (p) Berto Pisano (b) Jimmy Pratt (d)
Rome, Italy, 1961
TensionLiuto (It) LRS 0063
Alone In A Crowd-
Relaxin' With Chet-
I Soliti Ignoti-
Tema D'amore-
* Chet Baker - Italian Movies: Music Of Piero Umiliani (Liuto (It) LRS 0063, 0063/1)

1962

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (tp) Bobby Jaspar (ts, fl) Amadeo Tomasi (p) Rene Thomas (g) Benoit Quersin (b) Daniel Humair (d)
Rome, Italy, January 5, 1962
NKHW-1963Well, You Needn'tRCA (It) LPM 10307
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-
* Chet Baker - Chet Is Back! (RCA (It) LPM 10307)

Chet Baker With Piero Umiliani Orchestra (Soundtrack From "Smog")

Chet Baker, Nino Culasso, Beppe Curraro, Baldo Panfili, Nino Rosso (tp) Enzo Forte, Ennio Gabbi, Mario Minada (tb) Bill Gilmore (vtb) Marcello Boschi, Baldo Maestri (as) Marcello Cianfanelli, Ivan Vandor (ts) Gino Marinacci (bars) Franco Chiari (vib) Piero Umiliani (p, arr) Enzo Grillini (g) Beppe Carta (b) Roberto Zappulla (d) unidentified strings (-1,3)
Rome, Italy, May, 1962
1.Twilight In Los AngelesLiuto (It) LRS 0063
2.Thinking Blues-
3.Smog-
* Chet Baker - Italian Movies: Music Of Piero Umiliani (Liuto (It) LRS 0063, 0063/1)

1963

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Georges Arvanitas (p) Guy Pedersen (b) Daniel Humair (d)
Paris, France, June 9, 1963
Porgy And BessEsoldun (F) FC 123
Milestones-
* Chet Baker Live In Paris 1960-63, Live In Nice 1975 (Esoldun (F) FC 123)

1964 (The age of 35)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (flh) Phil Urso (ts, cl) Hal Galper (p) Jymie Merritt (b) Charlie Rice (d)
NYC, June, 1964
SoultraneColpix CP 476
Walkin'-
Tadd's Delight-
Whatever Possessed Me-
Retsim B-
Gnid-
Ann, Wonderful One-
Mating Call-
Margarine-
Flight To Jordan-
* Chet Baker - The Most Important Jazz Album Of 1964-1965 (Colpix CP 476, SCP 476)

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (flh) Frank Srozier (as, fl) Phil Urso (ts -1,3,5, ts, arr -2,4) Hal Galper (p, arr -1,3,5, p -2,4) Michael Fleming (b) Charlie Rice (d)
NYC, November 14, 1964
1. 34084-8Pamela's PassionLimelight LM 82003
2. 34085-5Baby BreezeLimelight L 3053, LM 82003
3. 34086-2This Is The ThingLimelight LM 82003
4. 34087-9Comin' Down-
5. 34088-6One With One-
* Chet Baker - Baby Breeze (Limelight LM 82003, LS 86003; Verve 314 538 328-2)
= Chet Baker - Baby Breeze + 3 (EmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039)
* Chet Baker - Baby Breeze c/w The Touch Of Your Lips (Limelight L 3053)

Chet Baker Trio

Bobby Scott (p, arr -2) Kenny Burrell (g -1,3) Chet Baker (vo)
NYC, November 14, 1964
1. 34089-5You're Mine, YouLimelight LM 82003
2. 34092-4A Taste Of HoneyEmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039
3. 34090-9Sweet Sue, Just You-
* Chet Baker - Baby Breeze (Limelight LM 82003, LS 86003; Verve 314 538 328-2)
= Chet Baker - Baby Breeze + 3 (EmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039)

Chet Baker Quartet

Bob James (p) Michael Fleming (b) Charlie Rice (d) Chet Baker (vo -1, flh -2/5)
NYC, November 20, 1964
1. 34106-9The Touch Of Your LipsLimelight L 3053, LM 82003
2. 34108-1I Wish You LoveVerve 314 538 328-2
3. 34108-2/11-Limelight LM 82003
4. 34107-5Think BeautifulVerve 314 538 328-2
5. 34107-9-Limelight LM 82002; EmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039
* Chet Baker - Baby Breeze (Limelight LM 82003, LS 86003; Verve 314 538 328-2)
= Chet Baker - Baby Breeze + 3 (EmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039)
* Various Artists - I/We Had A Ball (Limelight LM 82002, LS 86002)
* Chet Baker - Baby Breeze c/w The Touch Of Your Lips (Limelight L 3053)

Chet Baker Trio

Bobby Scott (p, arr) Kenny Burrell (g) Chet Baker (vo)
NYC, November 20, 1964
34091-8Everything Depends On YouLimelight LM 82003
34093-2Born To Be Blue-
* Chet Baker - Baby Breeze (Limelight LM 82003, LS 86003; Verve 314 538 328-2)
= Chet Baker - Baby Breeze + 3 (EmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Glauco Masetti (as, fl) Rene Thmas (g) Franco Cerri (b) Gianni Cazzola (d)
Rome, Italy, 1964
My Funny ValentineWest Wind (G) WW 2033
Stella By Starlight-
Stella By Starlight (alt. take)West Wind (G) WW 2023
Short BridgeWest Wind (G) WW 2033
Serpent's Tooth-
Serpent's Tooth (alt. take)West Wind (G) WW 2023
Theme For FreddieWest Wind (G) WW 2033
Theme For Freddie (alt. take)West Wind (G) WW 2023
When Will The Blues Leave?West Wind (G) WW 2033
In Your Own Sweet Way-
* Chet Baker - Stella By Starlight (West Wind (G) WW 2033)
* Various Artists - Trumpets Anthology (West Wind (G) WW 2023)

1965

Chet Baker Tentet

Chet Baker (flh) Leon Cohen, Henry Freeman, Wilford Holcombe, Seldon Powell, Alan Ross (reeds) Hank Jones (p) Everett Barksdale (g) Richard Davis (b) Connie Kay (d)
NYC, May or June, 1965
36271Easy LivingLimelight LM 82019
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-
* Chet Baker - Baker's Holiday (Limelight LM 82019, LS 86019)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (flh) George Coleman (ts) Kirk Lightsey (p) Herman Wright (b) Roy Brooks (d)
NYC, August 23, 25 & 29, 1965
Grade "A" GravyPrestige PR 7449, PRCD 24172-2
Serenity-
Fine And Dandy-
Have You Met Miss Jones?-
Rearin' BackPrestige 45-409, PR 7449, PRCD 24172-2
So Easy-
* Smokin' With The Chet Baker Quintet (Prestige PR 7449)
* Chet Baker - Lonely Star (Prestige PRCD 24172-2)
* Chet Baker - Rearin' Back c/w So Easy (Prestige 45-409)

same session
Madison AvenuePrestige PR 7460, PRCD 24172-2
Lonely Star-
Wee, Too-
Tan Gaugin-
CherokeePrestige PR 7460, PRCD 24173-2
Bevan Beeps-
* Groovin' With The Chet Baker Quintet (Prestige PR 7460)
* Chet Baker - Lonely Star (Prestige PRCD 24172-2)
* Chet Baker - Stairway To The Stars (Prestige PRCD 24173-2)

same session
Comin' OnPrestige PR 7478, PRCD 24173-2
Stairway To The Stars-
No Fair Lady-
When You're Gone-
Choose Now-
Chabootie-
Carpsie's Groove-
* Comin' On With The Chet Baker Quintet (Prestige PR 7478)
* Chet Baker - Stairway To The Stars (Prestige PRCD 24173-2)

same session
HurryPrestige PR 7496, PRCD 24174-2
I Waited For YouPrestige PR 7496, PRCD 24173-2
The 490-
Cut PlugPrestige PR 7496, PRCD 24174-2
Boudoir-
Etude In Three-
Sleeping Susan-
* Cool Burnin' With The Chet Baker Quintet (Prestige PR 7496)
* Chet Baker - On A Misty Night (Prestige PRCD 24174-2)
* Chet Baker - Stairway To The Stars (Prestige PRCD 24173-2)

same session
Go-GoPrestige PR 7512, PRCD 24174-2
Lament For The Living-
Pot Luck-
Bud's Blues-
Romas-
On A Misty Night-
* Boppin' With The Chet Baker Quintet (Prestige PR 7512)
* Chet Baker - On A Misty Night (Prestige PRCD 24174-2)

Joe Pass With Bob Florence Orchestra

Chet Baker (flh) Joe Pass (g) Frank Capp (d) Bob Florence (arr, cond) unidentified vocal group and orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, probably late 1965
A Sign Of The TimesWorld Pacific WP 1844
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-
* Joe Pass - A Sign Of The Times (World Pacific WP 1844, WPS 21844)

The Mariachi Brass Featuring Chet Baker

Chet Baker (flh) Jack Nitsche (arr, cond) The Mariachi Brass
Los Angeles, CA, December, 1965
Flowers On The WallWorld Pacific WP 1839
Tequila-
Mexico-
Cuando Caliente En Sol-
Hot Toddy-
24 Hours To Tulsa-
Speedy Gonzales-
Come A Little Bit Closer-
La Bamba-
El Paso-
* The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - A Taste Of Tequila (World Pacific WP 1839, WPS 21839)

1966

The Mariachi Brass Featuring Chet Baker

Chet Baker (flh) The Mariachi Brass
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1966
Happiness IsWorld Pacific WP 1842
Sure Gonna Miss Her-
Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)-
The Phoenix Love Theme-
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 (Foyo)-
You Baby-
It's Too Late-
* The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - Hats Off (World Pacific WP 1842, WPS 21842)

Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings

Chet Baker (flh) The Carmel Strings
Los Angeles, CA, June, 1966
Early AutumnWorld Pacific WP 1847
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-
* Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings - Quietly, There (World Pacific WP 1847, WPS 21847)

The Mariachi Brass Featuring Chet Baker

Chet Baker (flh) The Mariachi Brass
Los Angeles, CA, June, 1966
Dancing In The StreetWorld Pacific WP 1852
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-
* The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - Double-Shot (World Pacific WP 1852, WPS 21852)

Chet Baker - Phil Urso Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Phil Urso (ts) Dave McKay (p) Chuck Domanico (b) Harry Kevis Jr. (d)
Pueblo, CO, summer 1966
All BluesCCB 1225; Fruit Tree (It) FTR 12-1
Airegin-
'Round About Midnight-
Green Dolphin Street-
Lucius Lu-
The Shadow Of Your Smile-
Mr. B-
When I Fall In Love-
Milestones-
Lucius Lu (alt. take)-
Forgetful-
Look For The Silver Lining-
* Chet Baker Live At Pueblo Colorado (CCB 1225)
* Chet Baker - 'Round Midnight (Fruit Tree (It) FTR 12-1)

Bud Shank Band

Chet Baker (flh) Bud Shank (as, fl) and others
Los Angeles, CA, August, 1966
California Dreamin'World Pacific WP 1845
Imprevu-
Listen People-
What The World Needs Now Is Love-
In Times Like These-
Norwegian Wood-
Woman-
Monday, MondayWorld Pacific 45-77842, WP 1845
DaydreamWorld Pacific WP 1845
Gotta Go-
The End Of The World-
Husbands And Wives-
* Bud Shank - California Dreamin' (World Pacific WP 1845, WPS 21845)
* Bud Shank - Monday, Monday c/w ??? (World Pacific 45-77842)

Bud Shank With Bob Florence Orchestra

Chet Baker (flh) Bud Shank (as, fl) Bob Florence (arr, cond) and others
Los Angeles, CA, September 28, 1966
Is Paris Burning?World Pacific 45-77859, 45-77857
A Man And A WomanWorld Pacific 45-77857, WP 1858
* Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings - Into My Life (World Pacific WP 1858, WPS 21858)
* Bud Shank - Is Paris Burning? c/w Summer Wind (World Pacific 45-77859)
* Bud Shank - Is Paris Burning? c/w A Man And A Woman (World Pacific 45-77857)

Bud Shank Band

Chet Baker (flh) Bud Shank (as) Joao Donato, Clare Fischer (p) Laurindo Almeida, Joe Pass (g) unidentified strings, and others
Los Angeles, CA, September, 1966
Summer SambaWorld Pacific WP 1855
* Bud Shank - Brazil! Brazil! Brazil! (World Pacific WP 1855, WPS 21855)

Bud Shank With Bob Florence Orchestra

Chet Baker (flh) Bud Shank (as, fl) Bob Florence (arr, cond) and others
Los Angeles, CA, October, 1966
MichelleWorld Pacific WP 1840, MM 426
Petite FleurWorld Pacific WP 1840
Girl-
As Tears Go By-
You Didn't Have To Be So NiceWorld Pacific WP 1840, MM 426
The Umbrellas Of CherbourgWorld Pacific WP 1840
Sounds Of Silence-
Turn, Turn, Turn-
Yesterday-
Blue On Blue-
* Bud Shank - Michelle (World Pacific WP 1840, WPS 21840)
* Various Artists - The In Sound For '66 (World Pacific MM 426)

Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings

Chet Baker (flh) Harry Betts (arr, cond) The Carmel Strings
Los Angeles, CA, October, 1966
A Man And A WomanWorld Pacific WP 1858
Guantanamera-
I've Got Love To Keep Me Warm-
Ballad Of A Sad Young Men-
Here, There And Everywhere-
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White-
Serenata-
More And More Amor-
All-
If He Walked Into My Life-
Trains Boats Plains-
Got To Get You Into My Life-
* Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings - Into My Life (World Pacific WP 1858, WPS 21858)

The Mariachi Brass Featuring Chet Baker

Chet Baker (flh) The Mariachi Brass
Los Angeles, CA, late 1966
Sunrise SerenadeWorld Pacific WP 1859
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 65000-
The Dating Game-
* The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - In The Mood (World Pacific WP 1859, WPS 21859)

1967

Bud Shank Octet

Chet Baker, Gary Barone (flh) Bud Shank (as, fl) Dennis Budimir, Herb Ellis (g) Robert West (b) John Guerin (d) Victor Feldman (per)
Los Angeles, CA, November 3 & 8, 1967
Blue Jay WayWorld Pacific WP 1873
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-
* Bud Shank - Magical Mystery (World Pacific WP 1873, WPS 21873)

1969 (The age of 40)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Paul Smith (p, org) Barney Kessel (g) Jim Hughart (b) Frank Capp (d)
Los Angeles, CA, 1969
Albert's HouseBeverly Hills BH 1134
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-
* Chet Baker - Albert's House (Beverly Hills BH 1134)

1970

Chet Baker With Jerry Styner Orchestra

Tony Terran, Ray Triscari (tp) Chet Baker (tp, vo) Miles Anderson, Dick Hyde, Ollie Mitchell (tb) George Roberts (btb) Plas Johnson (ts) Buddy Collette (reeds) Larry Knechtel (key) Al Casey, Mike Deasy, Joe Pass, Tommy Tedesco (g) Joe Osborne, Ray Pohlman (el-b) Hal Blaine (d) Gary Coleman (per) Jerry Styner (arr, cond) The Sid Sharp Strings
Sunwest Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA, July 6, 1970
70L1454Easy Come, Easy GoVerve V6 8798
70L1455Sugar, Sugar-
70L1456Something-
70L1457Spinning Wheel-
70L1458Vehicle-
70L1459The Letter-
70L1460And When I Die-
70L1461Come Saturday Morning-
70L1462Evil Ways-
70L1463You've Made Me So Very Happy-
* Chet Baker - Blood, Chet And Tears (Verve V6 8798)

1974 (The age of 45)

Lee Konitz - Chet Baker - Keith Jarrett Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Lee Konitz (as) Keith Jarrett (p) Charlie Haden (b) Beaver Harris (d)
NYC, April 14, 1974
Donna LeeJazz Connoisseur (Israel) JC 113
Lover Man-
There Will Never Be Another You-
Like Someone In Love-
* Lee Konitz - Chet Baker - Keith Jarrett Quintet (Jazz Connoisseur (Israel) JC 113)

Lee Konitz - Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Lee Konitz (as) Michael Moore (b) Beaver Harris (d)
"Ornette's Club", Woodstock, NY, April, 1974
AireginIndia Navigation IN 1052
Au Privave-
Body And Soul-
Willow Weep For Me-
Walkin'-
* Chet Baker/Lee Konitz - In Concert (India Navigation IN 1052)

Chet Baker Nonet With Don Sebesky Orchestra

Chet Baker (tp) George Marge (afl, ob, d'amore) Hubert Laws (fl, afl) Romeo Penque (cl, fl) Paul Desmond (as -1,4) Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, Herbert Sorkin (vln -2,6) Warren Lash, Jesse Levy (vlc -2,6) David Friedman (vib) Bob James (el-p) Ron Carter (b) Steve Gadd (d -1/4,8) Jack DeJohnette (d -5/7) Don Sebesky (arr, cond)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 17, October 31, November 1, 1974
1.Autumn LeavesCTI 6050 S1
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-
8.My Future Just PassedCTI/Associated ZK 40804
* Chet Baker - She Was Too Good To Me (CTI 6050 S1; CTI/Associated ZK 40804)

Gerry Mulligan - Chet Baker Octet

Chet Baker (tp -1/4, tp, vo -5) Ed Byrne (tb -5) Gerry Mulligan (bars -1/4) Dave Samuels (vib -1,3,4, per -2) Bob James (el-p -1, p -2/5) John Scofield (g -1,3,4) Ron Carter (b) Harvey Mason (d)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, November 24, 1974
1.Line For LyonsCTI 6054 S1
2.My Funny Valentine-
3.It's Sandy At The BeachCTI 6055 S1
4.Bernie's Tune-
5.There Will Never Be Another You-
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert, Vol. 1 (CTI 6054 S1)
* Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert, Vol. 2 (CTI 6055 S1)

1975

Jim Hall Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Roland Hanna (p, el-p) Jim Hall (g) Ron Carter (b) Steve Gadd (d) Don Sebesky (arr)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 16, 1975
Two's BluesCTI 6060 S1
The Answer Is Yes (alt. take)CTI/Associated ZK 40807; CTI/Legacy ZK 65132
* Jim Hall - Concierto (CTI 6060 S1, 8012; CTI/Associated ZK 40807; CTI/Legacy ZK 65132)

Jim Hall Sextet

Chet Baker (tp) Paul Desmond (as -1,2,4) Roland Hanna (p, el-p) Jim Hall (g) Ron Carter (b) Steve Gadd (d) Don Sebesky (arr)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 23, 1975
1.You'd Be So Nice To Come Home ToCTI 6060 S1
2.You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (alt. take)CTI/Legacy ZK 65132
3.The Answer Is YesCTI 6060 S1
4.Concierto De Aranjuez-
* Jim Hall - Concierto (CTI 6060 S1, 8012; CTI/Associated ZK 40807; CTI/Legacy ZK 65132)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Kenny Drew (p) Larry Ridley (b) David Lee (d)
"Festival Di Pescara", Pescara, Italy, July 14, 1975
My Funny ValentinePhilology (It) W 30-2
MilestonesPhilology (It) W 100/101
* Various Artists - It Happened In Pescara 1969-1989 (Philology (It) W 100/101)
* Chet Baker - Seven Faces Of Valentine (Philology (It) W 30-2)

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (tp) Larry Ridley (b) Ray Mosca (d)
Nice, France, July 20, 1975
WitchcraftEsoldun (F) FC 123
Stella By Starlight-
* Chet Baker Live In Paris 1960-63, Live In Nice 1975 (Esoldun (F) FC 123)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Bob Mover (as) Kenny Drew (p -4) Larry Ridley (b) David Lee (d)
Nice, France, July 24, 1975
1.Dear Old StockholmEsoldun (F) FC 123
2.Mr. B-
3.I Waited For You-
4.There Will Never Be Another You-
* Chet Baker Live In Paris 1960-63, Live In Nice 1975 (Esoldun (F) FC 123)

1976

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (tp) Jacques Pelzer (fl) Harold Danko (p) Isla Eckinger (b)
Rome, Italy, 1976
Tidal BreezeMoon (It) MCD 026-2
If You Could See Me Now-
Look For The Silver Lining-
Deep In A Dream Of You-
Chet's Theme-
* Chet Baker - Deep In A Dream Of You (Moon (It) MCD 026-2)

1977

Chet Baker With Strings

Chet Baker (tp) Hubert Laws (fl -2, bfl, picc -4) John Campo (basn -4) Paul Desmond (as -3) Michael Brecker (ts -1,2,4) Don Sebesky (el-p -2,3) Kenny Barron (el-p -3) Richie Beirach (el-p, clav -1,2,4) John Scofield (g -1,2,4) Ron Carter (b) Alphonso Johnson (el-b -1,2,4) Tony Williams (d) Ralph MacDonald (per -1,4) unidentified strings (-1,2,4)
NYC, February 16, 21 & 22, May 13, 1977
1.Love For SaleHorizon 25
2.Un Poco Loco-
3.You Can't Go Home Again-
4.El Moro-
* Chet Baker - You Can't Go Home Again (Horizon 25; A&M/Horizon SP 726)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (tp) Gregory Herbert (ts) Harold Danko (p) Ron Carter (b) Mel Lewis (d)
NYC, February 20, 1977
Tidal BreezeArtists House AH 11
Shifting Down-
ESP-
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