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This Time The Dream's On Me - Live Vol. 1

This Time The Dream's On Me - Live Vol. 1 Tracks
1. All the Things You Are
2. Isn't It Romantic?
3. Maid in Mexico
4. My Funny Valentine
5. This Time the Dream's on Me
6. Introduction
7. Line for Lyons
8. Lover Man
9. My Funny Valentine
10. Maid in Mexico
11. Stella by Starlight
12. My Old Flame
13. Headline
14. Russ Job
Chet Baker - This Time The Dream's On Me - Live Vol. 1
This Time The Dream's On Me - Live Vol. 1 Review
Chet Baker's reputation as a soft, lyrical trumpeter ignores the fact that he was by no means a lightweight performer in his prime. The title number here, a frighteningly uptempo treatment, shows just how strong his grip on time and technique really was. Baker was in his mid-20s, and the drugs that were to blight his life had not yet done any serious damage. These 13 pieces were recorded live at concerts in 1953 and 1954, with the excellent Russ Freeman on piano, Carson Smith on bass, and Larry Bunker and Bob Neel on drums. Gerry Mulligan once described Baker's playing as "just uncanny.... It's as simple as breathing with him." It is that simplicity and freshness which come over here, together with a gift for finding fascinating new twists to familiar phrases. He never quite lost it, but this was the best of him. --Dave Gelly
This Time The Dream's On Me - Live Vol. 1 Review
First time on CD for this Japanese release. Digitally remastered using 24 bit Super Bit Mapping. 14 tracks recorded live in 1956-1954 at the Carlton Theatre in Los Angeles and the Masonic Temple in Ann Arbor. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.


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A UNIQUE LIVE RECORD
5
In this record, first 5 tracks are recorded live at Carlton Theatre in L.A. in 1953 and the other tracks are also recorded live at Masonic Temple, Ann Arbor in 1954. The audiences are very enthusiastic, which makes you feel as if you are in the concert. Especially, the introduction part where Chet Baker and his quartet are introduced and the conversation between Chet Baker and audiences are very interesting. His unique trumpet playing is easily seen in 2 versions of My Funny Valentine, Line for Lyons, Stella By Starlight and many other tunes in this record. He is magnificient during playing My Funny Valentine, especially in the beginning of the tune. If you like Chet Baker, you should have this record. Also, if you didn't listen Chet Baker and even not know his name, this record will be introductory to you. Chet Baker is an important trumpet player. In my opinion, he is the best. I listened many Chet Baker records but this one is very important for me. Because this record is live and he plays 2 versions of My Funny Valentine, which is one of the greatest jazz tunes.
Posted by Anonymous, on 2001-03-09