Name: Chet Baker - The Legendary Riverside Albums (LP)
Brand: Chet Baker
SKU: 6NxBh0rm9smt55pOLluK8C
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

Product description

Dive into the golden age of cool jazz with Chet Baker's "The Legendary Riverside Albums," a meticulously curated collection that showcases the trumpeter and vocalist's iconic work from the late 1950s. This deluxe set features four remastered albums originally released on Riverside Records, offering a comprehensive journey through Baker's early career. The collection is rounded out with a bonus disc of outtakes and alternates, providing a unique glimpse into the recording process of these classic sessions.

Chet Baker's smooth, lyrical trumpet lines and romantic, understated vocals are on full display throughout this collection. The albums included are "Chet," "Chet Baker Sings," "It Could Happen to You," and "In New York," each featuring a stellar lineup of jazz legends such as Bill Evans, Kenny Burrell, Johnny Griffin, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones, among others. The bonus disc offers rare and previously unreleased tracks, making this set a treasure trove for both longtime fans and newcomers to Baker's music.

The Legendary Riverside Albums was released on November 22, 2019, by Craft Recordings, and was cut from the original analog masters by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, ensuring the highest possible audio quality. The set includes new liner notes and is available in a deluxe 180-gram vinyl box set, making it a stunning addition to any jazz enthusiast's collection. With a total runtime of over three hours, this collection is an essential exploration of Chet Baker's influential and enduring legacy in the world of cool jazz.

This 2019 Reissue LP is pressed on 180g vinyl.

Product specifications

Details

Album: The Legendary Riverside Albums
Artist: Chet Baker
LP release year: 2019
Album release date: November 22, 2019
Label: Craft Recordings
EAN: 888072096974
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 3 uur, 17 min
Tracks: 39 tracks
Weight: 180g

EAN

EAN: 888072096974

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: US
Genre: Jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: Yes

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Chet Baker's Early Jazz Brilliance
5 out of 5 stars
lyhukxApril 12, 2025United States🇺🇸
Craft has put together this collection of Chet Baker's early records...His ABSOLUTELY, INCREDIBLY fantastic work...You can listen to him playing his smooth and gentle trumpet AND using his voice to create some of the most amazing vocal performances you'll ever encounter...His heavenly voice touches the very heart of your musical being...This was right in the midst of the jazz movement known as "West Coast Jazz" and Chet was leading the pack among a crowd of incredibly gifted jazz musicians...I've always been a massive fan of his singing but you can NEVER overlook this extraordinary talent on the trumpet...He was so young, so gifted...Unfortunately, he would later go down the wrong path that led to heroin addiction and a tough life for so many years...An American jazz legend, Chet Baker...
Craft Delivers Quality Sound
5 out of 5 stars
piabtojsrOctober 27, 2024United States🇺🇸
Absolutely adore my box, the sound quality is fantastic, the packaging is top-notch, the covers are just right, and it didn't break the bank. Well done, Craft, you've outdone yourselves! I'm keeping an eye on you, you're an amazing company.
Craft's Box: Awesome and Affordable
5 out of 5 stars
woapwuhpjOctober 3, 2024United States🇺🇸
Absolutely adore my box, it sounds fantastic, the packaging is top-notch, the covers are spot on and the price wasn't too steep, well played Craft, what's on the horizon? I've got my eye on you, awesome company.
Chet Baker's Early Jazz Brilliance
5 out of 5 stars
yqcutzJune 1, 2024United States🇺🇸
Craft has put together this collection of Chet Baker's early records...His ABSOLUTELY, INCREDIBLE work...In this set, you can hear him playing his smooth and soothing trumpet PLUS using his vocals to create some of the finest singing you'll ever encounter...His heavenly voice touches the very heart of your musical being...This was right in the midst of the jazz movement known as "West Coast Jazz" and Chet was leading the pack among a crowd of extraordinarily gifted jazz musicians...I've always been a massive fan of his singing but you can NEVER overlook this phenomenal talent on the trumpet...He was so young, so gifted...Unfortunately, later he would take the downward path that led to heroin addiction and a struggling life for so many years...An American jazz pioneer, Chet Baker...