Deep in a Dream: The Ultimate Chet Baker Collection Tracks
1. My Funny Valentine (Instrumental)
2. Aren't You Glad You're You?
3. This Time the Dream's on Me
4. The Thrill Is Gone
5. Blue Room
6. Spring Is Here
7. The Wind
8. Let's Get Lost
9. You Don't Know What Love Is
10. Summer Sketch
11. Halema
12. Ponder
13. A Night on Bop Mountain
14. Little Girl Blue
15. Alone Together
16. Deep in a Dream
17. Whatever Possess'd Me
18. Petite Fleur (Little Flower)
19. My Funny Valentine (Vocal)
Deep in a Dream: The Ultimate Chet Baker Collection Review
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
Deep in a Dream: The Ultimate Chet Baker Collection Review
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.
