My Funny Valentine
Chet Baker
Good compilation of Chet's early work, mostly with Russ Freeman. It steers clear of some of their more bop-ish tunes, sticking to more ballads and standards. This is a pretty good introduction to Chet for first-time listeners.

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Chet Baker - Trumpet, Vocals 
Russ Freeman : Piano
Herb Geller : Alto Sax, Tenor Sax
Bob Gordon : Baritone Sax
Corky Hale : Harp
Pete Jolly : Piano
Stan Levey : Drums
Peter Littman : Drums
Shelly Manne : Drums
Larance Marable : Drums
Red Mitchell : Bass
Joe Mondragon : Bass
Jack Montrose : Tenor Sax 
Bob Neel : Drums
Bud Shank : Flute, Baritone Sax
Carson Smith : Bass
Leroy Vinnegar : Bass
Bobby White : Drums
Bobby Whitlock : Bass

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Pacific Jazz CDP 528262
#1, #6, #14 Rec.2/15/54 - Released on  Chet Baker Sings
#2, #4 Rec.2/28/55 - Released on Chet Baker Sings & Plays
#3 Rec.12/22/53 - Released on Ensemble
#10 Rec.10/3/53 - Released on  The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Chet Baker With Russ Freeman
#5 Rec. 9/15/54 - Released on  Chet Baker Sextet
#7 Rec. 7/26/56 - Released on  Chet Baker/Art Pepper- The Route
#11 Rec. 7/30/56 - Released on  The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Chet Baker With Russ Freeman
#8, #12 Rec. 7/23/56 - Released on  The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Chet Baker With Russ Freeman
#9 Rec. 3/7/55 - Released on Chet Baker Sings & Plays
#13 Rec. 7/24/53 - Released on  The Chet Baker Quartet
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 1. My Funny Valentine - 2:15
 2. Someone To Watch Over Me - 3:00
 3. Moonlight Becomes You - 3:24
 4. This Is Always - 3:06
 5. I'm Glad There Is You - 3:10
 6. Time After Time - 2:44 
 7. Sweet Lorraine - 3:08
 8. It's Always You - 3:31
 9. Let's Get Lost - 3:41
10. Moon Love - 3:15
11. Like Someone In Love - 2:23
12. I've Never Been In Love Before - 4:23
13. Isn't It Romantic? - 3:24
14. I Fall In Love Too Easily - 3:18

 

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