Deep in a Dream: Ultimate Chet Baker Collection
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Product Description The 19 tracks on this disc give a clear picture of baker's musical brilliance. His soft, unaffected vocals provide a haunting counterpoint to his trumpet. No other Chet Baker compilation can boast the rarities contained on Deep in a Dream. Includes 'Blue Room' & 'Spring Is Here' (previously uinssued) & 'Petite Fleur' & My Funny Valentine' (first time on CD). EMI. 2002. .com While it's not quite the ultimate collection promised by the title, Deep in a Dream is still an excellent introduction to the music of Chet Baker. The 19 tracks, which were chosen by James Gavin, author of the definitive Baker biography, are culled from Baker's 1950s recordings for a variety of labels, including Pacific Jazz, Columbia, Colpix, Jazzland, and Jazztone. The tunes include both instrumental and vocal versions of Baker's trademark song, "My Funny Valentine," as well as a thoughtful selection of Baker's work with assorted groups, including Gerry Mulligan's famous pianoless quartet. Also included are previously unreleased a cappella versions of "Blue Room" and "Spring Is Here," which Baker sings in his fragile but compelling voice. --Michael Simmons
Reviews
R**N
Somewhat sad...
This is an excellent collection of defining tunes, styles and moments that span the career of Chet Baker, who I feel is a greatly under-rated musician and vocalist. The liner notes provide a history of his career, together with his ultimate consumption by heroin, which is both interesting and immensely sad. I have often wondered why so many incredibly talented jazz musicians and vocalists become addicted to and have their lives ruined by heroin. Great music here, but a sad life...
R**P
The Thrill Is Chet
The Thrill Is Gone is only one brilliant cut on this lyrical CD. Wow, Chet. His ease with a song and his unusual tones make this collection as the title suggests, dreamy. Lower the lights and let the wine breathe...
K**Y
Classic Chet
Good stuff
M**N
Chet Baker
Love Chet Baker, especially at a great price!
S**F
Four Stars
excellent, good selections
J**É
Five Stars
It's a delightful and unique piece of art.
A**S
*snaps* for Chet
Even a young musician can appreciate the smooth sound of Chet Baker. "My Funny Valentine" is timeless. This CD is truly a dream.
M**Y
Good But Hardly Ultimate
I've given this three stars - not because of the music, which is fine, but for the sheer presumption of the title. This is not, in any sense of the word, an "ultimate" collection of Chet's vast repertoire. It is not even representative. Those just approaching this towering jazz icon will not be won over by this sometimes inspired, sometimes oddball mish-mash of selections. New fans will find a much better slice of Chet's multifaceted career in the excellent "Career" or "Chet Baker Sings" or the marvelous Barclay sessions "In Paris", or even the bopped out wonders of Chet Baker & Stan Getz on "West Coast Live". My personal favorite Chet CD is the exquisite "Embraceable You", a gem only recently discovered, after gathering dust on a shelf for 40 years. "Deep in a Dream" has its moments, to be sure, like the title cut, but the a capella vocals don't cut it, and several other cuts receive better treatment on other CD's. So get it if you are already a big fan, but look elsewhere if you are unfamiliar with the inspired work of this troubled genius.
M**K
Item was as advertised
Item was as advertised
N**M
Really Great technical achievement.
Amazingly clear and soulful production of Chet's famous 1959 album. Probably better than the original LP in this digitally remastered rendition. I am really glad that I bought this collection.
A**E
Bello
lo aspettavo bellissimo cd del mio artista preferito, praticamente lo sto già consumando e non so cos'altro dire su questo prodoto se non che è perfetto
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