The Most Important Jazz Album of 1964/65 
Chet Baker
Despite it's pretentious title, this was a very important album for Chet Baker. It marked his return to the states after a long stay in Europe that included a stint in an Italian prison. This was the beginning of a brief, but spectacular run of recordings that included Baby Breeze, Baker's Holiday, and the Prestige recordings of 1965. Similar to Baby Breeze, this album has a nice mixture of bop and ballads. Chet's still getting used to his new flugelhorn, but with the help of an excellent band, he shines.
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Chet Baker - Flugelhorn, Vocals
Phil Urso - Tenor Sax, Clarinet
Hal Galper - Piano
Jymie Meritt - Bass
Charlie Rice - Drums
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Roulette Jazz 81829
Recorded May 1964, New York
Also released as Chet Baker Sings And Plays (Jazz Junction JJ205) 
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 1. Soultrane - 4:41
 2. Walkin' - 2:57
 3. Tadds Delight - 3:54
 4. Whatever Possess'd Me - 4:01
 5. Retsim B - 5:46
 6. Gnid - 5:00
 7. Ann, Wonderful One - 4:45
 8. Mating Call - 3:53
 9. Margarine - 4:33
10. Flight To Jordan - 3:30

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