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salt peanuts - chet baker

Salt Peanuts

Chet Baker

2020
9 tracks
1 uur, 19 min
jazz

Album Description

Chet Baker's 'Salt Peanuts' is a sublime jazz masterpiece that embodies the essence of cool jazz and vocal jazz. Released on 23 October 2020 via Sleepy Night Records, this captivating album boasts a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, providing an extensive and immersive listening experience.

The tracklist is a carefully curated selection of timeless classics, including 'Prayer For The Newborn', 'My Ideal', 'Lady Bird', and 'My Funny Valentine', showcasing Chet Baker's distinctive vocal style and mastery of his craft. Other notable tracks, such as 'Resonant Emotion', 'Ray's Idea', 'If I Should Lose You', 'Round Midnight', and 'Beatrice', demonstrate Baker's ability to effortlessly blend sophistication and emotional depth.

With its rich jazz heritage and Baker's inimitable charm, 'Salt Peanuts' is an album that will resonate with fans of the genre. Chet Baker's soulful and melancholic voice weaves a sonic tapestry that is both intimate and expansive, making this album a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the nuances of cool and vocal jazz.

October 23, 20202020 Sleepy Night Records2020 Sleepy Night Records

Tracks

Prayer For The NewbornChet Baker
6:34
My IdealChet Baker
7:17
Lady BirdChet Baker
6:08
Resonant EmotionChet Baker
8:28
Ray's IdeaChet Baker
10:14
My Funny ValentineChet Baker
7:45
If I Should Lose YouChet Baker
12:27
Round MidnightChet Baker
8:31
BeatriceChet Baker
12:02

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About Chet Baker

Chet Baker, born Chesney Henry Baker Jr., was an iconic American jazz trumpeter and vocalist, renowned for his significant contributions to the cool jazz genre. Nicknamed the "Prince of Cool," Baker's smooth, lyrical style on the trumpet and his velvety vocals captivated audiences worldwide. His discography is filled with timeless classics, including "Chet Baker in Paris," "Chet Is Back!," and "Chet Baker in Tokyo," where tracks like "Almost Blue" and "My Funny Valentine" showcase his emotive playing and singing. Despite a life marked by personal struggles, including drug addiction and legal troubles, Baker's musical legacy endures, making him a beloved figure in the jazz world. His ability to blend technical prowess with heartfelt expression ensures that his music continues to resonate with jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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