Deep in a Dream: The Ultimate Chet Baker Collection

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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

Album 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). 2002.

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Deep in a Dream: Ultimate Chet Baker Collection
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*snaps* for Chet

A smoldering set...

Weak Vocals

An Outstanding Chet Baker CD

Deep in a dream above the Clouds

Deep in a Dream: Ultimate Chet Baker Collection
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Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
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Release Date: 2002-05-07

My Funny Valentine (Instrumental)
Aren't You Glad You're You?
This Time the Dream's on Me
The Thrill Is Gone
Blue Room
Spring Is Here
The Wind
Let's Get Lost
You Don't Know What Love Is
Summer Sketch
Halema
Ponder
A Night on Bop Mountain
Little Girl Blue
Alone Together
Deep in a Dream
Whatever Possess'd Me
Petite Fleur (Little Flower)
My Funny Valentine (Vocal)

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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

Album 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). 2002.

Customer Reviews:

*snaps* for Chet.......2006-07-10

Even a young musician can appreciate the smooth sound of Chet Baker. "My Funny Valentine" is timeless. This CD is truly a dream.

A smoldering set..........2006-04-03

For the initiate and the long-time fan, this collection is a career spanning glimpse at Baker's most brilliant performances. Trumpet and voice are both sultry, sad, and "suspended in air like a curl of cigarette smoke" (from the liner notes - which are an excellent companion to the music). This is pure soul, long and slow, melancholy and deep. The sound is clean but not overly so. The original grain comes through without the pops and clicks. From jazzman to junkie, this is the musical journey of Chet Baker on one carefully crafted cd.

Weak Vocals.......2002-10-07

Thie album has too many weak vocals at the expense of some of his better instrumentals.

An Outstanding Chet Baker CD.......2002-10-05

This CD, issued in conjunction with the publication of James Gavin's new biography, "Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker," is an excellent collection of Baker recordings during his peak years. Included in the 19 tunes by trumpeter-vocalist Baker between 1952 and 1965 are three real gems -- 1953 a capella vocals of "Blue Room" and "Spring Is Here" that have not been issued until now and a cut of "Petite Fleur" that only appeared on an out-of-print Bud Shank LP in 1965. Whether you want to take your first step into the land of Chet Baker or add to an already large collection of this artist, this CD is for you. I also recommend Gavin's book.

Deep in a dream above the Clouds.......2002-07-26

I was on a commercial flight recently and stumbled upon a great Delta-airline presentation on the headset. James Gavin was talking about a bit about his new biography on Chet Baker and playing songs from this album. I've been a long time Chet Baker fan, and yet I heard songs off this album that were new to me. I recommend picking up this album whether you're new to Chet or a longtime fan, and if you're going to pick up the new biography then I can't think of anything better to listen to while reading it than this.

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