Chet Baker Discography

1952 (age 23)

Chet Baker All Stars

Chet Baker (trumpet) Sonny Criss (alto saxophone) Wardell Gray, Dave Pell (tenor saxophone) Jerry Mandell (piano) Harry Babasin (cello) Bob Whitlock (bass) Lawrence Marable (drums)
"Trade Winds Club", Inglewood, CA, March 24, 1952
Out Of NowhereJam Session No. 103
* Jam Session No. 103   Various Artists - The West Coast Jam Sessions

Harry Babasin All Stars

Chet Baker (trumpet) Sonny Criss, Charlie Parker (alto saxophone) Al Haig (piano -1,2,4) Russ Freeman (piano -3) Harry Babasin (bass) Lawrence Marable (drums)
"Trade Winds Club", Inglewood, CA, June 16, 1952
1.The SquirrelJazz Chronicles JCS 102
2.Irresistible You (They Didn't Believe Me)-
3.Indiana (Indiana / Donna Lee)-
4.Liza-
* Jazz Chronicles JCS 102   Charlie Parker/Sonny Criss/Chet Baker - Inglewood Jam 6-16-'52
= Jazz Showcase LP 5007   Charlie Parker All Stars On The Coast

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Jimmy Rowles (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass)
Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, July 9, 1952
Haig And Haig (Dinah)Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
She Didn't Say Yes, She Didn't Say NoPacific Jazz PJ 8; Blue Note LT 1101; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz PJ 8; World Pacific ST 20140; Vogue (E) LAE 12268   The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan
* Blue Note LT 1101   Gerry Mulligan - Freeway
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker

Al Haig Octet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Ted Ottison (trumpet -5,6) Sonny Criss (alto saxophone -1,2,6) Jack Montrose (tenor saxophone -1/3,6) Les Thompson (harmonica -7) Al Haig (piano) Dave Bryant (bass) Larry Bunker (drums)
"Trade Winds Club", Inglewood, CA, August 4, 1952
1.There Will Never Be Another YouXanadu 206
2.How High The Moon-
3.Benie's Tune-
4.My Old Flame-
5.I'll Remember April-
6.Sweet Georgia Brown-
7.Avalon-
* Xanadu 206   Al Haig - Live In Hollywood

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Bob Whitlock (bass) Chico Hamilton (drums)
Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1952
206Bernie's TunePacific Jazz 601, X-313, EP 4-13, PJLP 1, PJ 8, HFS 1; Blue Note LT 1101; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
209Lullaby Of The LeavesPacific Jazz 601, EP 4-13, PJLP 1, PJ 1207; Blue Note LT 1101
Utter Chaos, #1Pacific Jazz PJLP 1, PJ 1207
MulleniumPacific Jazz 45-706
* Pacific Jazz PJ 8; World Pacific ST 20140; Vogue (E) LAE 12268   The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan
* Pacific Jazz HFS 1   Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler $1.98
* Blue Note LT 1101   Gerry Mulligan - Freeway
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1207; World Pacific PJ 1207   Gerry Mulligan - The Original Mulligan Quartet
= Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 1   Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-13   Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz 601   Gerry Mulligan - Bernie's Tune b/w Lullaby Of The Leaves
* Pacific Jazz X-313   Gerry Mulligan - Bernie's Tune b/w ???
* Pacific Jazz 45-706   Gerry Mulligan - Mullenium b/w Nights At The Turntable

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Chico Hamilton (drums)
probably "The Blackhawk", San Francisco, CA, September 2, 1952
9258Line For LyonsFantasy 522, EP 4028, LP 3-6, LP 3220; Prestige PR 24016; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 711-2
9261Carioca-
9266My Funny ValentineFantasy 525, EP 4028, LP 3-6, LP 3220; Prestige PR 24016; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 711-2
9271Bark For Barksdale-
Utter Chaos, #2Fantasy LP 3-6, LP 3220
* Fantasy LP 3220, LP 8082; Original Jazz Classics OJC 273   Gerry Mulligan/Paul Desmond
= America (F) 30 AM 6070   Gerry Mulligan/Paul Desmond - Mulligan Desmond
* Prestige PR 24016   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 711-2   Gerry Mulligan Quartet Featuring Chet Baker/Chubby Jackson Big Band Featuring Gerry Mulligan
* Fantasy LP 3-6   The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Fantasy EP 4028   The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Fantasy 522   Gerry Mulligan - Line For Lyons b/w Carioca
* Fantasy 525   Gerry Mulligan - My Funny Valentine b/w Bark For Barksdale

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Bob Whitlock (bass) Chico Hamilton (drums)
Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, October 15 & 16, 1952
220Aren't You Glad You're YouPacific Jazz 607, EP 4-1, PJLP 1, PJ 1207; Blue Note LT 1101
219FrenesiPacific Jazz 602, EP 4-13, PJLP 1, PJ 1207; Blue Note LT 1101
218Nights At The TurntablePacific Jazz 602, 45-706, EP 4-13, PJLP 1, PJ 1207; Blue Note LT 1101
223FreewayPacific Jazz 607, EP 4-1, PJLP 1, PJ 75; Blue Note LT 1101; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
222Soft ShoePacific Jazz 606, EP 4-1, PJLP 1, PJ 75; Blue Note LT 1101; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
221Walkin' Shoes-
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1207; World Pacific PJ 1207   Gerry Mulligan - The Original Mulligan Quartet
= Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker
* Blue Note LT 1101   Gerry Mulligan - Freeway
* Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 1   Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-1   Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-13   Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz 607   Gerry Mulligan - Aren't You Glad You're You b/w Freeway
* Pacific Jazz 602   Gerry Mulligan - Nights At The Turntable b/w Frenesi
* Pacific Jazz 45-706   Gerry Mulligan - Mullenium b/w Nights At The Turntable
* Pacific Jazz 606   Gerry Mulligan - Walkin' Shoes b/w Soft Shoe

1953

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Chico Hamilton (drums)
"The Haig", Hollywood, CA, early January, 1953
Aren't You Glad You're YouMosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Get Happy-
Poinciana-
Godchild-
* Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Chico Hamilton (drums): same personnel
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, January 3, 1953
1315LimelightFantasy 529, EP 4008, LP 3-6, LP 3220; Prestige PR 24016; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 711-2
1316The Lady Is A TrampFantasy 528, EP 4008, LP 3-6, LP 3220; Prestige PR 24016; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 711-2
1326Turnstile-
1327Moonlight In VermontFantasy 529, EP 4008, LP 3-6, LP 3220; Prestige PR 24016; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 711-2
Utter ChaosFantasy LP 3-6
* Fantasy LP 3220, LP 8082; Original Jazz Classics OJC 273   Gerry Mulligan/Paul Desmond
= America (F) 30 AM 6070   Gerry Mulligan/Paul Desmond - Mulligan Desmond
* Prestige PR 24016   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 711-2   Gerry Mulligan Quartet Featuring Chet Baker/Chubby Jackson Big Band Featuring Gerry Mulligan
* Fantasy LP 3-6   The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Fantasy EP 4008   The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Fantasy 529   Gerry Mulligan - Limelight b/w Moonlight In Vermont
* Fantasy 528   Gerry Mulligan - The Lady Is A Tramp b/w Turnstile

Lee Konitz With Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Lee Konitz (alto saxophone) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Larry Bunker (drums)
"The Haig", Hollywood, CA, January 23, 1953
Too Marvelous For WordsPacific Jazz EP 4-11, PJLP 10; World Pacific PJM 406; Pacific Jazz JWC 505; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
236Lover ManPacific Jazz 609, 644, EP 4-3, PJLP 2; World Pacific PJM 406; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
I'll Remember AprilWorld Pacific PJM 406; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
These Foolish ThingsPacific Jazz EP 4-11, PJLP 10; World Pacific PJM 406; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
All The Things You AreWorld Pacific PJM 406; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
Bernie's TuneMosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* World Pacific PJM 406, WPM 406, WP 1273   Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
= Pacific Jazz PJ 38; World Pacific ST 20142   Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Konitz Meets Mulligan
= Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz JWC 505; World Pacific JWC 505; Vogue (E) LAE 12106; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30073; Music (It) LPM 2027   Various Artists - Solo Flight
* Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2   Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz - Revelation
* Jazztone J 1253   Chet Baker Quartet
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 10   Lee Konitz And The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 2   Gerry Mulligan Quartet/Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-11   Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-3   Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz 609   Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Lady Be Good b/w Lover Man
* Pacific Jazz 644   Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Lover Man b/w Almost Like Being In Love

Gerry Mulligan Tentette

Chet Baker, Pete Candoli (trumpet) Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone) John Graas (French horn) Ray Siegel (tuba) Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Don Davidson (baritone saxophone) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone, piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Chico Hamilton (drums)
Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, January 29, 1953
10084A BalladCapitol T 691; Gene Norman Presents GNP 26; GNP/ZYX (E) GNPD 56
11114Westwood Walk-
11117Walkin' Shoes-
11118Rocker-
* Capitol T 691   Gerry Mulligan/Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds
* Gene Norman Presents GNP 26   Chet Baker - Gerry Mulligan - Buddy DeFranco
* GNP/ZYX (E) GNPD 56   Gene Norman Presents The Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet And Quartet

Lee Konitz With Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Lee Konitz (alto saxophone) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Larry Bunker (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, January 30, 1953
Almost Like Being In LovePacific Jazz 644, EP 4-11, PJLP 10; World Pacific PJM 406; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
237SextetPacific Jazz 608, EP 4-3, PJLP 2; World Pacific PJM 406; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
BroadwayPacific Jazz EP 4-11, PJLP 10; World Pacific PJM 406; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
* World Pacific PJM 406, WPM 406, WP 1273   Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
= Pacific Jazz PJ 38; World Pacific ST 20142   Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Konitz Meets Mulligan
= Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker
* Jazztone J 1253   Chet Baker Quartet
* Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2   Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz - Revelation
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 10   Lee Konitz And The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 2   Gerry Mulligan Quartet/Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-11   Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-3   Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz 644   Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Lover Man b/w Almost Like Being In Love
* Pacific Jazz 608   Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me b/w Sextet

Gerry Mulligan Tentette

Chet Baker, Pete Candoli (trumpet) Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone) John Graas (French horn) Ray Siegel (tuba) Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Don Davidson (baritone saxophone) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone, piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Larry Bunker (drums)
Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, January 31, 1953
11121Takin' A Chance On LoveCapitol T 691; Gene Norman Presents GNP 26; GNP/ZYX (E) GNPD 56
11122Flash-
11127Simbah-
11128Ontet-
* Capitol T 691   Gerry Mulligan/Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds
* Gene Norman Presents GNP 26   Chet Baker - Gerry Mulligan - Buddy DeFranco
* GNP/ZYX (E) GNPD 56   Gene Norman Presents The Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet And Quartet

Lee Konitz With Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Lee Konitz (alto saxophone) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Joe Mondragon (bass) Larry Bunker (drums)
Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, February 1, 1953
235I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MePacific Jazz 608, EP 4-3, PJLP 2; World Pacific PJM 406; Pacific Jazz PJ 8; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
238Lady Be GoodPacific Jazz 609, EP 4-3, PJLP 2; World Pacific PJM 406; Jazztone J 1253; Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2
Lady Be Good (alt. take)Pacific Jazz JWC 1000, JWC 500; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* World Pacific PJM 406, WPM 406, WP 1273   Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
= Pacific Jazz PJ 38; World Pacific ST 20142   Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Konitz Meets Mulligan
= Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz PJ 8; World Pacific ST 20140; Vogue (E) LAE 12268   The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan
* Jazztone J 1253   Chet Baker Quartet
* Blue Note BN-LA 532-H2   Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz - Revelation
* Pacific Jazz JWC 500; World Pacific JWC 500; Vogue (E) LAE 12038; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30012; Music (It) LPM 2028   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 2   Gerry Mulligan Quartet/Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz JWC 1000   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-3   Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz 608   Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me b/w Sextet
* Pacific Jazz 609   Lee Konitz/Gerry Mulligan - Lady Be Good b/w Lover Man

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Larry Bunker (drums)
Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 1953
241Makin' WhoopeePacific Jazz 604, EP 4-2, PJLP 2, PJ 1207
239CherryPacific Jazz 611, EP 4-2, PJLP 2, PJ 1207
242MotelPacific Jazz 604, EP 4-2, PJLP 2; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
240Carson City StagePacific Jazz 611, EP 4-2, PJLP 2, PJ 75, PJ 100; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1207; World Pacific PJ 1207   Gerry Mulligan - The Original Mulligan Quartet
= Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless
* Pacific Jazz PJ 100   Various Artists - On Mike!: A Decade Of Pacific Jazz 1952/1962
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 2   Gerry Mulligan Quartet/Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-2   Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz 604   Gerry Mulligan - Makin' Whoopee b/w Motel
* Pacific Jazz 611   Gerry Mulligan - Cherry b/w Carson City Stage

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Larry Bunker (drums): same personnel
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, April 27, 1953
My Old FlamePacific Jazz EP 4-21, PJLP 10, JWC 503; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
All The Things You AreMosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Love Me Or Leave Me (alt. take)-
Love Me Or Leave MePacific Jazz PJLP 5, PJ 75; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Swinghouse (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJLP 5; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Swinghouse (12 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1207
JeruPacific Jazz PJLP 5, PJ 1207
Utter Chaos, #2-
* Pacific Jazz JWC 503; World Pacific JWC 503; Vogue (E) VA 160122   Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds
* Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1207; World Pacific PJ 1207   Gerry Mulligan - The Original Mulligan Quartet
= Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 10   Lee Konitz And The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 5   Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Mulligan
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-21   Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Larry Bunker (drums): same personnel
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, April 29 & 30, 1953
609Darn That DreamPacific Jazz 616, PJLP 5, PJ 8; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Darn That Dream (alt. take)Pacific Jazz JWC 1000, JWC 500; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
I May Be Wrong (12 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1207
I May Be Wrong (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJLP 5; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
I'm Beginning To See The Light (12 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1207
I'm Beginning To See The Light (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJLP 5; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
The Nearness Of YouPacific Jazz PJLP 5, PJ 1207
Tea For Two-
* Pacific Jazz PJ 8; World Pacific ST 20140; Vogue (E) LAE 12268   The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan
* Pacific Jazz JWC 500; World Pacific JWC 500; Vogue (E) LAE 12038; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30012; Music (It) LPM 2028   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1207; World Pacific PJ 1207   Gerry Mulligan - The Original Mulligan Quartet
= Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 5   Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Mulligan
* Pacific Jazz JWC 1000   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
* Pacific Jazz 616   Gerry Mulligan - Five Brothers b/w Darn That Dream

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Larry Bunker (drums): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, May 7, 1953
GNP105Varsity DragGene Norman Presents Vol. 3, GNP 56; GNP/ZYX (E) GNPD 56
-Swing House-
-Love Me Or Leave Me-
GNP106Half NelsonGene Norman Presents Vol. 3, GNP 56, GNP 20; GNP/ZYX (E) GNPD 56
-Speak LowGene Norman Presents Vol. 3, GNP 56; GNP/ZYX (E) GNPD 56
-Lady Bird-
* Gene Norman Presents GNP 56   Gerry Mulligan With Chet Baker And Buddy DeFranco
* Gene Norman Presents GNP 20   Various Artists - Be Our Guest!
* GNP/ZYX (E) GNPD 56   Gene Norman Presents The Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet And Quartet
* Gene Norman Presents Vol. 3; Vogue (E) LDE 075   Gerry Mulligan

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Larry Bunker (drums): same personnel
"The Haig", Hollywood, CA, May 20, 1953
608Five BrothersPacific Jazz 616, X-300, EP 4-21, PJLP 10, PJ 8, PJ-LA 892-H; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
I Can't Get StartedPacific Jazz EP 4-21, PJLP 10; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Ide's SideMosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Haig And Haig (Fun House)-
My Funny ValentinePacific Jazz PJ 75; Mosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* Pacific Jazz PJ 8; World Pacific ST 20140; Vogue (E) LAE 12268   The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 892-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's, Vol. I
* Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 10   Lee Konitz And The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-21   Gerry Mulligan Quartet
* Pacific Jazz 616   Gerry Mulligan - Five Brothers b/w Darn That Dream
* Pacific Jazz X-300   Gerry Mulligan - Five Brothers b/w ???

Stan Getz - Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Stan Getz (tenor saxophone) Carson Smith (bass) Larry Bunker (drums)
"The Haig", Hollywood, CA, June 12, 1953
My Funny ValentinePacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2
Strike Up The Band-
The Way You Look Tonight-
Yardbird Suite-
Yesterdays-
Winter WonderlandPacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2; Philology (It) W 40-2
Come Out, Wherever You ArePacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2
Move-
What's New-
Half NelsonPacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2; Philology (It) W 40-2
Little Willie Leaps-
Soft ShoePacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2
Whispering-
Bernie's Tune-
All The Things You Are-
Winter Wonderland (take 2)-
Gone With The Wind-
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2   Chet Baker And Stan Getz - West Coast Live
* Philology (It) W 40-2   Stan Getz - Sweetie Pie

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Red Mitchell (bass) Bobby White (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 1953
224Isn't It RomanticPacific Jazz EP 4-4, PJLP 3, JWC 504, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
* Pacific Jazz JWC 504; World Pacific JWC 504; Vogue (E) VA 160119   Various Artists - Rodgers And Hart Gems
* Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259   Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 1
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 3   Chet Baker Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-4   Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Bob Whitlock (bass) Bobby White (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, July 27, 1953
225The Lamp Is Low (Pavane For A Dead Princess)Pacific Jazz 605, EP 4-14, PJLP 3; World Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
226This Time The Dream's On MePacific Jazz EP 4-4, PJLP 3, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
227Maid In MexicoPacific Jazz 605, EP 4-14, PJLP 3, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
* World Pacific WP 1249   Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy
* Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259   Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 1
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 3   Chet Baker Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-14   Chet Baker Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-4   Chet Baker Quartet
* Pacific Jazz 605   Chet Baker - The Lamp Is Low (Pavane For A Dead Princess) b/w Maid In Mexico

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Larry Bunker (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, July 29 & 30, 1953
267Russ JobPacific Jazz 610, EP 4-14, PJLP 3, PJ 1206, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
266Imagination-
Long Ago And Far Away (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz EP 4-9, PJLP 6, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
Long Ago And Far Away (12 inch LP take)World Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz PJ 75, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
Carson City StageWorld Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Easy To LovePacific Jazz EP 4-4, PJLP 3; World Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
Batter Up (Lang's Lou)-
Russ Job (alt. take)Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; World Pacific PJ 1206   The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259   Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 1
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman
* World Pacific WP 1249   Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy
* Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless
* Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260   Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 2
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 3   Chet Baker Quartet
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 6   Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-14   Chet Baker Quartet
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-9   Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-4   Chet Baker Quartet
* Pacific Jazz 610   Chet Baker - Imagination b/w Russ Job

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Howard Rumsey (bass) Max Roach (drums)
"Lighthouse Club", Hermosa Beach, CA, September 13, 1953
At LastContemporary C 7645
Winter WonderlandContemporary C 7649
What's Newunissued
Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson (trumpet) Bud Shank (alto, baritone saxophone) Jimmy Giuffre (tenor saxophone -1,2,5,6) Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone -3,4) Russ Freeman (piano -1,2,5,6) Claude Williamson (piano -3,4) Howard Rumsey (bass) Max Roach (drums -1,2,5,6) Shelly Manne (drums -3,4)
1.LoadedContemporary C 7649
2.I'll Remember April-
3.Pirouette-
4.Witch DoctorContemporary C 7649, CCD 14077-2
5.Out Of Somewhereunissued
6.Maid In Mexico-
* Contemporary C 7645; Original Jazz Classics OJC 480, OJCCD 480-2   Miles Davis And The Lighthouse All-Stars - At Last!
* Contemporary C 7649; Original Jazz Classics OJC 609, OJCCD 609-2   Chet Baker And The Lighthouse All-Stars - Witch Doctor
* Contemporary CCD 14077-2   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Mexican Passport

Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Larry Bunker (drums)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, October 3, 1953
No Ties (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz EP 4-8, PJLP 6, (J) K18P 9259; Mosaic MR4-122
No Ties (12 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; Mosaic MR4-122
All The Things You ArePacific Jazz EP 4-9, PJLP 6, PJ 1206, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
310The Thrill Is Gone (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz 615, EP 4-9, PJLP 6, JWC 503, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
The Thrill Is Gone (12 inch LP take)World Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Band AidPacific Jazz EP 4-8, PJLP 6; World Pacific WP 1249; Playboy PB 1529/30; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Bea's FlatPacific Jazz EP 4-8, PJLP 6, PJ 1206, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Moon Love (10 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz EP 4-9, PJLP 6, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Moon Love (12 inch LP take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; Mosaic MR4-122
291Happy Little SunbeamPacific Jazz 615, EP 4-8, PJLP 6, PJ 1206, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
Happy Little Sunbeam (alt. take)Pacific Jazz JWC 1000, JWC 500, (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122
* Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9259   Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 1
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; World Pacific PJ 1206   The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260   Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 2
* Pacific Jazz JWC 503; World Pacific JWC 503; Vogue (E) VA 160122   Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds
* World Pacific WP 1249   Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy
* Playboy PB 1529/30   The Playboy Jazz All Stars
* Pacific Jazz JWC 500; World Pacific JWC 500; Vogue (E) LAE 12038; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30012; Music (It) LPM 2028   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 6   Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz JWC 1000   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-8   Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-9   Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz 615   Chet Baker - Happy Little Sunbeam b/w The Thrill Is Gone

Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals -1, trumpet -2/4) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, October 27, 1953
1.The Thrill Is GonePacific Jazz PJLP 11, PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
2. 306I Fall In Love Too EasilyPacific Jazz 614; Mosaic MR4-122
3. 307Winter Wonderland (78 rpm take)-
4.Winter Wonderland (LP take)World Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260; Mosaic MR4-122; Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1222; World Pacific PJ 1222   Chet Baker Sings
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman
* World Pacific WP 1249   Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy
* Pacific Jazz (J) K18P 9260   Chet Baker - Cool Baker, Vol. 2
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 11   Chet Baker Sings
* Pacific Jazz 614   Chet Baker - I Fall In Love Too Easily b/w Winter Wonderland

Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman plus Joe Pass

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) + Joe Pass (guitar)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, October 27, 1953, 1962
The Thrill Is GoneWorld Pacific WP 1826
* World Pacific WP 1826, ST 1826   Chet Baker Sings

Chet Baker Quartet With Charlie Parker

Chet Baker (trumpet) Charlie Parker (alto saxophone) Jimmy Rowles (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)
"University Of Oregon", OR, November 5, 1953
OrnithologyStash STCD 10
Barbados-
Cool Blues-
* Stash STCD 10   Charlie Parker - The Bird You Never Heard

Chet Baker Ensemble

Chet Baker (trumpet) Herb Geller (alto, tenor saxophone) Jack Montrose (tenor saxophone) Bob Gordon (baritone saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)
Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, December 14, 1953
333HeadlinePacific Jazz EP 4-15, PJLP 9, CDP 7 97160-2
334Bockhanal-
Bockhanal (alt. take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, JWC 1000, JWC 500, CDP 7 97160-2
335ErgoPacific Jazz EP 4-15, PJLP 9, CDP 7 97160-2
336A Dandy LinePacific Jazz 618, EP 4-15, PJLP 9, CDP 7 97160-2
A Dandy Line (alt. take)Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; World Pacific PJ 1206   The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz JWC 500; World Pacific JWC 500; Vogue (E) LAE 12038; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30012; Music (It) LPM 2028   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2   Chet Baker - Grey December
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 9   Chet Baker Ensemble
* Pacific Jazz JWC 1000   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-15   Chet Baker Ensemble
* Pacific Jazz 618   Chet Baker - A Dandy Line b/w Goodbye

Chet Baker Ensemble

Chet Baker (trumpet) Herb Geller (alto, tenor saxophone) Jack Montrose (tenor saxophone) Bob Gordon (baritone saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Shelly Manne (drums): same personnel
Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, December 22, 1953
337Pro De FunctusPacific Jazz EP 4-16, PJLP 9, CDP 7 97160-2
338Little Old Lady-
Little Old Lady (alt. take)Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2
339Moonlight Becomes YouPacific Jazz EP 4-16, PJLP 9, PJ 1206, CDP 7 97160-2
Moonlight Becomes You (alt. take)Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2
340GoodbyePacific Jazz 618, EP 4-16, PJLP 9, CDP 7 97160-2
Goodbye (alt. take)Pacific Jazz PJ 1206, CDP 7 97160-2
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; World Pacific PJ 1206   The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2   Chet Baker - Grey December
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 9   Chet Baker Ensemble
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-16   Chet Baker Ensemble
* Pacific Jazz 618   Chet Baker - A Dandy Line b/w Goodbye

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

Chet Baker (trumpet) Zoot Sims (tenor saxophone -1/4) Sam Cytron, Jack Gasselin, George Kast, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin (violin) Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn (viola) Victor Gottlieb (cello) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1953
1. PHCO10708I Married An AngelColumbia CL 549
2. PHCO10709Love Walked In-
3. PHCO10710A Little Duet-
4. -A Little Duet (alt. take)Columbia/Legacy CK 46174
5. PHCO10711You Better Go NowColumbia CL 549
6. -You Better Go Now (alt. take)Columbia/Legacy CK 46174
* Columbia CL 549   Chet Baker And Strings
* Columbia/Legacy CK 46174   Chet Baker And Strings

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

Chet Baker (trumpet) Zoot Sims (tenor saxophone) Sam Cytron, Jack Gasselin, George Kast, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin (violin) Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn (viola) Victor Gottlieb (cello) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, December 31, 1953
PHCO10731Why Shouldn't IColumbia CL 549
PHCO10732Trickdidlier-
PHCO10733I'm Through With Love-
PHCO10734You Don't Know What Love Is-
-You Don't Know What Love Is (alt. take)Columbia/Legacy CK 46174
* Columbia CL 549   Chet Baker And Strings
* Columbia/Legacy CK 46174   Chet Baker And Strings

1954 (age 25)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Bob Neal (drums)
Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, February 15, 1954
358But Not For MePacific Jazz PJLP 11, PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
359Time After Time-
360I Get Along Without You Very WellPacific Jazz 619, PJLP 11, PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
361There Will Never Be Another YouPacific Jazz PJLP 11, PJ 1222, JWC 1000, JWC 500; Mosaic MR4-122
362Look For The Silver LiningPacific Jazz 619, PJLP 11, PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
363My Funny ValentinePacific Jazz PJLP 11, PJ 1222, JWC 504; Mosaic MR4-122
364I Fall In Love Too EasilyPacific Jazz PJLP 11, PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1222; World Pacific PJ 1222   Chet Baker Sings
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz JWC 500; World Pacific JWC 500; Vogue (E) LAE 12038; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30012; Music (It) LPM 2028   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
* Pacific Jazz JWC 504; World Pacific JWC 504; Vogue (E) VA 160119   Various Artists - Rodgers And Hart Gems
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 11   Chet Baker Sings
* Pacific Jazz JWC 1000   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
* Pacific Jazz 619   Chet Baker - I Get Along Without You Very Well b/w Look For The Silver Lining

Chet Baker Quartet plus Bill Perkins/Jimmy Giuffre

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Bob Neal (drums) + Jimmy Giuffre (clarinet -3) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone -1,2,4,5)
Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, February 15, 1954
1. 358But Not For MeWorld Pacific WP 1249
2. 359Time After Time-
3. 361There Will Never Be Another You-
4. 362Look For The Silver Lining-
5. 363My Funny Valentine-
* World Pacific WP 1249   Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy

Chet Baker Quartet plus Joe Pass

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Bob Neal (drums) + Joe Pass (guitar)
Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, February 15, 1954, 1962
358But Not For MeWorld Pacific WP 1826
360I Get Along Without You Very Well-
361There Will Never Be Another You-
362Look For The Silver Lining-
363My Funny Valentine-
364I Fall In Love Too Easily-
* World Pacific WP 1826, ST 1826   Chet Baker Sings

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

Chet Baker (trumpet) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Sam Cytron, Jack Gasselin, George Kast, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin (violin) Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn (viola) Victor Gottlieb (cello) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, February 20, 1954
PHCO10779What A Difference A Day MadeColumbia CL 549
PHCO10780The Wind-
PHCO10781Love-
PHCO10782I Love You-
* Columbia CL 549   Chet Baker And Strings

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Bob Neal (drums)
"University Of Michigan", Ann Arbor, MI, May 9, 1954
Line For LyonsPacific Jazz PJ 1203
Lover ManPacific Jazz EP 4-31, PJ 1203
My Funny Valentine-
Maid In MexicoPacific Jazz EP 4-32, PJ 1203
Stella By Starlight-
My Old FlamePacific Jazz PJ 1203
Headline-
Russ Job-
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1203; World Pacific PJ 1203   Chet Baker - Jazz At Ann Arbor
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-31   Chet Baker - Jazz At Ann Arbor
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-32   Chet Baker - Jazz At Ann Arbor

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Bob Neal (drums): same personnel
Santa Cruz, CA, July 21, 1954
Billie's BounceMosaic MR4-113
Stella By Starlight-
Line For Lyons-
Carson City Stage-
All The Things You Are-
* Mosaic MR4-113, MD3-113   The Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Bob Neal (drums): same personnel
"Tiffany Club", Los Angeles, CA, August 10 & 15, 1954
Russ Job (edited version)Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; Mosaic MR4-113
Russ Job (unedited version)Mosaic MR4-113
No Ties (incomplete)-
Out Of Nowhere-
Deep Purple-
My Little Suede Shoes-
Lady Bird-
Line For Lyons-
Lullaby Of The Leaves-
My Old Flame-
The Wind-
Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart (edited version)Pacific Jazz PJ 75; Mosaic MR4-113
Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart (unedited version)Mosaic MR4-113
Everything Happens To Me-
A Dandy Line-
Frenesi-
Moonlight In Vermont-
Carson City Stage-
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; World Pacific PJ 1206   The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker
* Mosaic MR4-113, MD3-113   The Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless

Stan Getz - Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Stan Getz (tenor saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)
Tiffany Club without audience, Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 1954
All The Things You ArePacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 35634-2   Chet Baker And Stan Getz - West Coast Live

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Bob Brookmeyer (valve trombone) Bud Shank (baritone saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 1954
1652Dot's GroovyPacific Jazz PJLP 15
-Dot's Groovy (alt. take)Pacific Jazz EP 4-24
1653Tommy HawkPacific Jazz 624, PJLP 15, PJ 1206, HFS 1
1654The Half DozensPacific Jazz PJLP 15, PJ 75
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; World Pacific PJ 1206   The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz HFS 1   Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler $1.98
* Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 15   Chet Baker Sextet Featuring Bud Shank/Bob Brookmeyer/Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-24   Chet Baker Sextet Featuring Bud Shank/Bob Brookmeyer/Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz 624   Chet Baker - Tommy Hawk b/w I'm Glad There Is You

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Bob Brookmeyer (valve trombone) Bud Shank (baritone saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Shelly Manne (drums): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, September 15, 1954
1664Little Man, You Had A Busy DayPacific Jazz PJLP 15, PJ 1206
1665Stella By StarlightPacific Jazz PJLP 15
-Stella By Starlight (alt. take)Pacific Jazz EP 4-24
1666I'm Glad There Is YouPacific Jazz 624, PJLP 15, PJ 1206
Half And Halfunissued
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1206; World Pacific PJ 1206   The Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker
* Pacific Jazz PJLP 15   Chet Baker Sextet Featuring Bud Shank/Bob Brookmeyer/Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-24   Chet Baker Sextet Featuring Bud Shank/Bob Brookmeyer/Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz 624   Chet Baker - Tommy Hawk b/w I'm Glad There Is You

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone) Al Haig (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Bob Neal (drums)
broadcast, "Tonight Show", NYC, December, 1954
Makin' WhoopeePhilology (It) 214W 13
Motel-
* Philology (It) 214W 13   Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1

1955

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Bud Shank (flute) Ray Kramer, Ed Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Eleanor Slatkin (cello) Corky Hale (harp) Russ Freeman (piano) Red Mitchell (bass) Bob Neal (drums) Frank Campo, Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich (arranger)
Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, February 28, 1955
This Is AlwaysPacific Jazz EP 4-30, PJ 1202, CDP 7 97160-2
Someone To Watch Over Me-
Grey DecemberPacific Jazz EP 4-33, PJ 1202, HFS 1, CDP 7 97160-2
1720I Wish I KnewPacific Jazz EP 4-33, PJ 1202, CDP 7 97160-2
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1202; World Pacific PJ 1202   Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings
* Pacific Jazz HFS 1   Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler $1.98
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160-2   Chet Baker - Grey December
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-30   Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-33   Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings plus Joe Pass?

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Bud Shank (flute) Ray Kramer, Ed Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Eleanor Slatkin (cello) Corky Hale (harp) Russ Freeman (piano) Red Mitchell (bass) Bob Neal (drums) Frank Campo, Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich (arranger) + Joe Pass (guitar): add + Joe Pass (guitar)
Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, February 28, 1955, 1962
Someone To Watch Over MeWorld Pacific WP 1826
* World Pacific WP 1826, ST 1826   Chet Baker Sings

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Bob Neal (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, March 7, 1955
1730DaybreakPacific Jazz EP 4-30, PJ 1202; Mosaic MR4-122
1731Just Friends-
1732I Remember YouPacific Jazz EP 4-33, PJ 1202; Mosaic MR4-122
1733Let's Get Lost-
1734Long Ago And Far AwayPacific Jazz PJ 1202; Mosaic MR4-122
You Don't Know What Love Is-
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1202; World Pacific PJ 1202   Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-30   Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-33   Chet Baker Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman or Harvey Leonard (piano) unknown (bass) unknown (drums)
broadcast, "Tonight Show", NYC, March, 1955
Stella By StarlightPhilology (It) 214W 13
* Philology (It) 214W 13   Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Bob Neal (drums)
broadcast, "Tonight Show", "Carnagie Hall", NYC, May 12, 1955
A Night In TunisiaChazzer 2005; Philology (It) W 51
You Don't Know What Love Is-
* Chazzer 2005   The Vibes Are On Gerry Mulligan/Shorty Rogers/Chet Baker
* Philology (It) W 51, W 51-2   Chet Baker Quartet Plus - The Newport Years, Vol. 1

Chet Baker Quartet Plus

Chet Baker (trumpet) Bob Brookmeyer (valve trombone -4) Al Cohn (tenor saxophone -4) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone -3,4) Russ Freeman (piano) Bob Carter (bass) Peter Littman (drums)
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 16, 1955
1.Walkin'Philology (It) W 51
2.You Don't Know What Love Is-
3.Five Brothers-
4.Tiny's Blues-
* Philology (It) W 51, W 51-2   Chet Baker Quartet Plus - The Newport Years, Vol. 1

Chet Baker With The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Paul Desmond (alto saxophone) Dave Brubeck (piano) Norman Bates (bass) Joe Dodge (drums)
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 16, 1955
Tea For TwoPhilology (It) W 51
* Philology (It) W 51, W 51-2   Chet Baker Quartet Plus - The Newport Years, Vol. 1

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Carson Smith (bass) Bob Neal (drums)
"Birdland", NYC, August 7, 1955
I'll Remember AprilChazzer 2005; Philology (It) 214W 13
Just Friends-
* Chazzer 2005   The Vibes Are On Gerry Mulligan/Shorty Rogers/Chet Baker
* Philology (It) 214W 13   Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker, Rolf Schneebiegl (trumpet) Dick Twardzik (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums)
Mainz, West Germany, September 21, 1955
Walkin'Philology (It) W 42
Indian Summer-
All The Things You Are-
* Philology (It) W 42   Chet Baker In Europe 1955

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Dick Twardzik (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums)
Paris, France, October 11, 1955
RondetteBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Pacific Jazz EP 4-47, PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Mid-ForteBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Sad Walk-
Re-SearchBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Just Duo-
* Barclay (F) BLP 84009   Chet Baker - Rondette
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; World Pacific PJ 1218   Chet Baker In Europe
* Polydor (J) J48 20275/76   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 1
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-47   Chet Baker In Europe

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Dick Twardzik (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums): same personnel
Paris, France, October 14, 1955
Piece CapriceBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Pomp-
The Girl From GreenlandBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218, PJ 37; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
BrashBarclay (F) BLP 84009; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
* Barclay (F) BLP 84009   Chet Baker - Rondette
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; World Pacific PJ 1218   Chet Baker In Europe
* Pacific Jazz PJ 37   Richard Twardzik - The Last Set
* Polydor (J) J48 20275/76   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 1

Lars Gullin Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Lars Gullin (baritone saxophone -1,3,4) Dick Twardzik (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums) Catherine Valente (vocals -4)
"Villa Berg", Stuttgart, West Germany, October 15, 1955
1.Cool BluesDragon (Swd) DRLP 36
2.Brash-
3.Lover Man-
4.I'll Remember April-
* Dragon (Swd) DRLP 36   The Great Lars Gullin, Vol. 1 '55/'56 - With Chet Baker And Dick Twardzik

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerard Gustin (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Nils-Bertil Dahlander (drums)
Paris, France, October 24, 1955
29244-3I'll Remember AprilBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29245-2There's A Small HotelBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29246-2These Foolish ThingsBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29247-1Lover Man-
29248-8Autumn In New YorkBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29249-2SummertimeBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Pacific Jazz EP 4-47, PJ 1218, JWC 501; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29250-2You Go To My HeadBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
29251-1TenderlyBarclay (F) BLP 84017; Pacific Jazz EP 4-47, PJ 1218; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
* Barclay (F) BLP 84017   Chet Baker - Summertime
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1218; World Pacific PJ 1218   Chet Baker In Europe
* Pacific Jazz JWC 501; World Pacific JWC 501; Vogue (E) LAE 12061; Disques Swing (F) LDM 300??; Music (It) LPM 2024   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 2
* Polydor (J) J48 20275/76   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 1
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-47   Chet Baker In Europe

Chet Baker Octet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Benny Vasseur (trombone) Jean Aldegon (alto saxophone) Armand Migiani (tenor saxophone) William Boucaya (baritone saxophone) Rene Urtreger (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Nils-Bertil Dahlander (drums)
Paris, France, October 25, 1955
29252ChetBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Chet (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
29253DinahBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Dinah (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
29254V-Line (1st version)Barclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
In Memory Of DickPolydor (J) J48 20275/76
In Memory Of Dick (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
* Barclay (F) BLP 84042   Chet Baker - Alone Together
* Polydor (J) J48 20275/76   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 1
* Polydor (J) J48 20277/78   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 2

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Raymond Fol (piano) Benoit Quersin (bass) Jean-Louis Viale (drums)
Paris, France, November 28, 1955
29510Alone TogetherBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Alone Together (alt. take 1)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Alone Together (alt. take 2)-
29511Exitus (theme)Barclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
Exitus (theme) (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
29512One In A WhileBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20275/76
All The Things You ArePolydor (J) J48 20275/76
All The Things You Are (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Everything Happens To MePolydor (J) J48 20275/76
* Barclay (F) BLP 84042   Chet Baker - Alone Together
* Polydor (J) J48 20275/76   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 1
* Polydor (J) J48 20277/78   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 2

Claus Ogerman Octet

Chet Baker, Werner Rehm (trumpet) Dick Simon (trombone) Gustl Mayer (clarinet) Rolf Schneebiegl (vibraphone) Claus Ogerman (piano) unknown (bass) unknown (drums)
Baden-Baden, West Germany, December 6, 1955
Sweet Georgia BrownPhilology (It) 214W 13
* Philology (It) 214W 13   Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Jean-Louis Chautemps (tenor saxophone) Ralph Schecroun (piano) Eddie De Haas (bass) Charles Saudrais (drums)
"Odd Fellow Palaeet", Copenhagen, Denmark, December 11, 1955
C.T.A.Philology (It) W 42
Cheryl-
Darn That Dream-
Chekeetah-
Four / Exitus (theme)-
* Philology (It) W 42   Chet Baker In Europe 1955

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Bobby Jaspar (tenor saxophone) Rene Urtreger (piano) Benoit Quersin (bass) Jean-Louis Viale (drums)
Paris, France, December 26, 1955
29746ChekeetahBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Chekeetah (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
29747How About YouBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
How About You (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Exitus (theme)-
Exitus (theme) (alt. take)-
Dear Old Stockholm-
* Barclay (F) BLP 84042   Chet Baker - Alone Together
* Polydor (J) J48 20277/78   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 2

1956

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Jean-Louis Chautemps (tenor saxophone) Francy Boland (piano) Eddie De Haas (bass) Charles Saudrais (drums)
"Conservatorio Cherubini", Florence, Italy, January 24, 1956
ChekeetahReplica RP 1; Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5246
You Don't Know What Love IsReplica RP 1; Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5240
Stella By Starlight-
Exitus (theme)Replica RP 1
Ray's IdeaReplica RP 2; Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5240
This Is Always-
A Night In TunisiaReplica RP 2; Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5246
Cool BluesReplica RP 2; Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5240
* Replica RP 1   Chet Baker - Exitus: Live In Europe, Vol. 1
* Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5246   Chet Baker - Live In Europe, Vol. 2
* Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5240   Chet Baker - Live In Europe, Vol. 1
* Replica RP 2   Chet Baker - Cool Blues: Live In Europe, Vol. 2

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Jean-Louis Chautemps (tenor saxophone) Francy Boland (piano) Eddie De Haas (bass) Charles Saudrais (drums): same personnel
Paris, France, February 10, 1956
Speak LowPolydor (J) J48 20277/78
30376Anticipated BluesBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Anticipated Blues (alt. take)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
30378Tasty PuddingBarclay (F) BLP 84042; Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Tasty Pudding (alt. take 1)Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
Tasty Pudding (alt. take 2)-
Tasty Pudding (alt. take 3)-
Tasty Pudding (alt. take 4)-
Cheryl-
30377Once In A WhileBarclay unknown
* Barclay (F) BLP 84042   Chet Baker - Alone Together
* Polydor (J) J48 20277/78   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 2

Chet Baker Octet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Benny Vasseur (trombone) Teddy Ameline (alto saxophone) Armand Migiani (tenor saxophone) William Boucaya (baritone saxophone) Francy Boland (piano) Benoit Quersin (bass) Pierre Lemarchand (drums)
Paris, France, March 15, 1956
29254RV-Line (2nd version)Barclay (F) BEP 74020; Polydor (J) J48 20277/78
30733Mythe-
30734Not Too Slow-
30735In A Little Provincial Town-
* Polydor (J) J48 20277/78   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris, Vol. 2
* Barclay (F) BEP 74020   Chet Baker Octet (no details)

Chet Baker Band

Chet Baker (trumpet) Catherine Valente (vocals, guitar) and others
Baden-Baden, West Germany, March 26, 1956
I'll Remember AprilPhilology (It) W 51
Everytime We Say Goodbye-
* Philology (It) W 51, W 51-2   Chet Baker Quartet Plus - The Newport Years, Vol. 1

The Chet Baker Quintet / Thelma Gracen

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone) Bobby Timmons (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums)
KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #3. 1956-#3, July 9, 1956
Dig
The Thrill Is Gone

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Russ Freeman (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1956
That Old FeelingPacific Jazz PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
It's Always You-
I've Never Been In Love Before-
My Buddy-
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1222; World Pacific PJ 1222   Chet Baker Sings
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman

Chet Baker Quartet plus Joe Pass

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Russ Freeman (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums) + Joe Pass (guitar)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1956, 1962
That Old FeelingWorld Pacific WP 1826
It's Always You-
My Buddy-
* World Pacific WP 1826, ST 1826   Chet Baker Sings

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone) Bobby Timmons (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 1956
Chippyin'World Pacific JWC 508
Jumpin' Off A ClefWorld Pacific JWC 508; Crown CLP 5317
Extra MildJazztone J 1253; Crown CLP 5317
* World Pacific JWC 508; Vogue (E) LAE 12152; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30086   Various Artists - The Hard Swing
* Crown CLP 5317, CST 317   Chet Baker Quintette
* Jazztone J 1253   Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone -1/6) Richie Kamuca (tenor saxophone) Pete Jolly (piano) Leroy Vinnegar (bass) Stan Levey (drums)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956
1.Tynan TimePacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2
2.The RouteWorld Pacific JWC 509; Crown CLP 5317; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2
3.The Route (edited version)World Pacific JWC 513
4.Sonny BoyPlayboy PB 1958; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2
5.Minor YoursPacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2
6.Little GirlPacific Jazz EP 4-48; World Pacific JWC 507; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2
7.Sweet LorrainePacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H   Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others
= Pacific Jazz (J) GXF 3130   Art Pepper On Pacific
* World Pacific JWC 509; Vogue (E) LAE 12156; Music (It) LPM 2069   Various Artists - The Blues, Vol. 2: Have Blues, Will Travel
* Crown CLP 5317, CST 317   Chet Baker Quintette
* World Pacific JWC 513, ST 1021   Various Artists - The Blues In Stereo
* Playboy PB 1958   The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 2
* World Pacific JWC 507; Vogue (E) LAE 12115; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30078; Music (It) LPM 2043   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 3
= Jazztone J 1274   Various Artists - West Coast Jazz, Vol. III
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2   Chet Baker/Art Pepper - The Route
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-48   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Russ Freeman (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Lawrence Marable (drums)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1956
Like Someone In LovePacific Jazz PJ 1222; Mosaic MR4-122
My Ideal-
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1222; World Pacific PJ 1222   Chet Baker Sings
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman

Chet Baker Quartet plus Joe Pass

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Russ Freeman (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Lawrence Marable (drums) + Joe Pass (guitar)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1956, 1962
Like Someone In LoveWorld Pacific WP 1826
* World Pacific WP 1826, ST 1826   Chet Baker Sings

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone -1/8,10,12/15) Bobby Timmons (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums) Bill Loughbrough (timpani -8)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 1956
1.Helena (edited version)Pacific Jazz PJ 1224
2.Helena (unedited version)Crown CLP 5317
3.Medium RockPacific Jazz PJ 1224
4.Revelation-
5.Slightly Above Moderate-
6.Something For Liza-
7.Worryin' The Life Out Of Me-
8.To Mickey's Memory-
9.Lucius LouPacific Jazz PJ 1224; Crown CLP 5317
10.TabuPacific Jazz PJ 75; Jazztone J 1253
11.I Can't Get StartedPacific Jazz JWC 505
12.DownWorld Pacific JWC 510; Jazztone J 1253
13.Music To Dance ByCrown CLP 5317
14.Pawnee Junction-
15.A Night On Bop MountainJazztone J 1253
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1224; World Pacific PJ 1224, ST 1224, ST 1004   Chet Baker And Crew
* Crown CLP 5317, CST 317   Chet Baker Quintette
* Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless
* Jazztone J 1253   Chet Baker Quartet
* Pacific Jazz JWC 505; World Pacific JWC 505; Vogue (E) LAE 12106; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30073; Music (It) LPM 2027   Various Artists - Solo Flight
* World Pacific JWC 510, ST 1009; Vogue (E) LAE 12177   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 4

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone) Bobby Timmons (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums)
broadcast, "Tonight Show", NYC, September 5, 1956
ImaginationPhilology (It) 214W 13
Jumpin' On A Cliff-
* Philology (It) 214W 13   Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1

Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker (trumpet) Bob Burgess (trombone) Fred Waters (alto saxophone) Phil Urso (alto, tenor, baritone saxophone) Bob Graf (tenor saxophone) Bill Hood (baritone saxophone) Bobby Timmons (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Peter Littman (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1956
ChetPacific Jazz PJ 1229
Dinah-
Mythe-
Not Too Slow-
Phil's Blues-
V-Line-
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1229; World Pacific PJ 1229   Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker (trumpet) Bob Burgess (trombone) Fred Waters (alto saxophone) Phil Urso (alto, tenor, baritone saxophone) Bob Graf (tenor saxophone) Bill Hood (baritone saxophone) Bobby Timmons (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) James McKean (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, October 19, 1956
Worryin' The Life Out Of MePacific Jazz PJ 1229
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1229; World Pacific PJ 1229   Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker, Conte Candoli, Norman Faye (trumpet) Frank Rosolino (trombone) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins, Phil Urso (tenor saxophone) Bobby Timmons (piano) James Bond (bass) Lawrence Marable (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 1956
TenderlyPacific Jazz 636, PJ 1229; World Pacific WP 1257, JWC 514
A Foggy DayPacific Jazz PJ 1229
Darn That Dream-
Music To Dance ToWorld Pacific JWC 510
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1229; World Pacific PJ 1229   Chet Baker Big Band
* World Pacific WP 1257, ST 1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi!
* World Pacific JWC 514   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi
* World Pacific JWC 510, ST 1009; Vogue (E) LAE 12177   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 4
* Pacific Jazz 636   Chet Baker - Tenderly b/w Carl Perkins - Too Close For Comfort

Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone) Carl Perkins (piano) Curtis Counce (bass) Lawrence Marable (drums)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, October 31, 1956
For Miles And MilesPacific Jazz EP 4-51, PJ 1234
Picture Of Heath-
Minor YoursPacific Jazz EP 4-65, PJ 1234
C.T.A.Pacific Jazz EP 4-65, PJ 1234, PJ 60
Resonant EmotionsPacific Jazz EP 4-66, PJ 1234
Tynan Time-
For Minors OnlyPacific Jazz PJ 1234
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1234; World Pacific PJ 1234   Chet Baker/Art Pepper - Playboys
= Pacific Jazz PJ 18   Chet Baker/Art Pepper/Phil Urso - Picture Of Heath
* Pacific Jazz PJ 60   Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-51   Chet Baker/Art Pepper - Playboys
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-65   Chet Baker/Art Pepper - Playboys
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-66   Chet Baker/Art Pepper - Playboys

Russ Freeman - Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Russ Freeman (piano) Leroy Vinnegar (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, November 6, 1956
Love NestPacific Jazz 639, PJ 1232; World Pacific JWC 507; Pacific Jazz PJ 75; Mosaic MR4-122
Fan TanPacific Jazz PJ 1232; Mosaic MR4-122
Summer Sketch-
An Afternoon At Home-
Say When-
Lush LifePacific Jazz 639, PJ 1232; Mosaic MR4-122
Amblin'Pacific Jazz PJ 1232; Mosaic MR4-122
Hugo Hurwhey-
* Pacific Jazz PJ 1232; World Pacific PJ 1232   Russ Freeman And Chet Baker Quartet
* World Pacific JWC 507; Vogue (E) LAE 12115; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30078; Music (It) LPM 2043   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 3
= Jazztone J 1274   Various Artists - West Coast Jazz, Vol. III
* Pacific Jazz PJ 75; World Pacific ST 20146   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Timeless
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman
* Pacific Jazz 639   Russ Freeman/Chet Baker - Love Nest b/w Lush Life

Chet Baker - Bud Shank Orchestra

Chet Baker, Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn (trumpet) Milt Bernhart (trombone) Charlie Mariano, Richie Steward (alto saxophone) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca (tenor saxophone) Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone) Claude Williamson (piano) Monty Budwig (bass) Mel Lewis (drums) Mike Pacheco (bongos) Leith Stevens (composer)
Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1956
Fairmont, IndianaWorld Pacific 45-107, P 2005
The SearchWorld Pacific P 2005
Hollywood-
People-
Jimmy's ThemeWorld Pacific 641, 45-107, P 2005, WP 1257, JWC 514
The Movie StarWorld Pacific P 2005
Success And Then What-
Let Me Be LovedWorld Pacific 641, P 2005
Let Me Be Loved (alt. take)Pacific Jazz (J) TOCJ 5315
Chet Baker (trumpet) Milt Bernhart (trombone) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Mel Lewis (drums)
Rebel At WorkWorld Pacific P 2005
Chet Baker (trumpet) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Claude Williamson (piano) Monty Budwig (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)
Lost LoveWorld Pacific P 2005
* World Pacific P 2005; Pacific Jazz (J) TOCJ 5315   Chet Baker/Bud Shank - Theme Music From "The James Dean Story"
* World Pacific WP 1257, ST 1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi!
* World Pacific JWC 514   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi
* World Pacific 45-107   Chet Baker/Bud Shank - Fairmont, Indiana b/w Jimmy's Theme
* World Pacific 641   Chet Baker/Bud Shank - Jimmy's Theme b/w Let Me Be Loved

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone) Francy Boland (piano) Scott LaFaro (bass) Lawrence Marable (drums)
television broadcast, "Tonight Show", Los Angeles, CA, late 1956
IntroPhilology (It) 214W 13
Extra Mild-
C.T.A.-
* Philology (It) 214W 13   Clifford Brown/Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties: Black And White Series, Vol. 1

1957

Jack Sheldon And His Exciting All Star Big Band

Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Stu Williamson (valve trombone) Herb Geller, Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Harold Land (tenor saxophone) Paul Moer (piano) Buddy Clark (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, August, 1957
Sunset EyesGene Norman Presents GNP 45
Julie Is Her Name-
J.S.-
Aplomb-
Anyhow-
* Gene Norman Presents GNP 45   Jack Sheldon Arrives
= Gene Norman Presents GNP 60   Jack Sheldon - Jack's Groove
= Gene Norman Presents GNPS 2029   Jack Sheldon - Play, Buddy, Play!
= GNP Crescendo GNPS 9036   Jack Sheldon And His All Star Band
= GNP Crescendo GNPD 2276   Jack Sheldon And His All Stars

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Henry Grimes (bass) Dave Bailey (drums)
NYC, December 3, 11 & 17, 1957
People Will Say We're In LovePlayboy PB 1958; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46857-2, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
ReunionWorld Pacific EP 4-49, WP 1241, DJ 2
When Your Lover Has GoneWorld Pacific EP 4-49, WP 1241
StardustWorld Pacific EP 4-68, WP 1241
My Heart Belongs To Daddy-
Jersey BounceWorld Pacific 650, EP 4-68, WP 1241, DJ 2, JWC 510
Surrey With The Fringe On TopWorld Pacific EP 4-68, WP 1241
OrnithologyWorld Pacific EP 4-49, WP 1241, DJ 2
Trav'lin' LightWorld Pacific EP 4-68, WP 1241
Trav'lin' Light (alt. take)Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46857-2, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
The Song Is You-
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To YouPlayboy PB 1959; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46857-2, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (alt. take)Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46857-2, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
I Got Rhythm-
All The Things You Are-
Festive MinorMosaic MR5-102; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
* Playboy PB 1958   The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 2
* World Pacific WP 1241, ST 1241, ST 1007; Pacific Jazz PJ 47, ST 47, CDP 7 46857-2   Gerry Mulligan - Reunion With Chet Baker
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker
* World Pacific DJ 2   Various Artists - A Taste Of The Best From World Pacific
* World Pacific JWC 510, ST 1009; Vogue (E) LAE 12177   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 4
* Playboy PB 1959   The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 3
* Mosaic MR5-102, MD3-102   The Complete Pacific Jazz And Capitol Recordings Of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet And Tentette With Chet Baker
* World Pacific EP 4-49   Gerry Mulligan - Reunion With Chet Baker
* World Pacific EP 4-68   Gerry Mulligan - Reunion With Chet Baker
* World Pacific 650   Gerry Mulligan - Jersey Bounce b/w ???

Chet Baker Septet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Jim Buffington (French horn) Bob Trock (bassoon) Gene Allen (bass clarinet) Dave Wheat (guitar) Seymour Barber (cello) Russ Saunders (bass)
NYC, December 9, 1957
A Minor BenignPacific Jazz unknown
Ponder-
Twenties LatePlayboy PB 1959
XPacific Jazz unknown
* Playboy PB 1959   The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 3

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Dave Wheat (guitar) Russ Saunders (bass)
NYC, December 9, 1957
The Night We Called It A DayPacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 31676-2-3
Little Girl Blue-
Embraceable You-
They All Laughed-
There's A Lull In My Life-
What It There To Say-
While My Lady Sleeps-
Forgetful-
How Long Has This Been Going On-
Come Rain Or Shine-
On Green Dolphin Street-
Little Girl Blue-
Trav'lin' LightWorld Pacific WP 1249; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 31676-2-3
* World Pacific WP 1249   Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 31676-2-3   Chet Baker - Embraceable You

1958

Annie Ross With Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Henry Grimes (bass) Dave Bailey (drums) Annie Ross (vocals)
Los Angeles, CA, February 11 & 17, 1958
My Old FlamePacific Jazz B21K 46852, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
This Time The Dream's On MeWorld Pacific WP 1253; Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2
Let There Be Love-
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-
How About You-
I Guess I'll Have To Change My PlansPacific Jazz B21K 46852, CDP 7243 8 38263-2
This Is Always (alt. take)-
* World Pacific WP 1253, ST 1253, ST 1020; Pacific Jazz B21K 46852   Annie Ross Sings A Song With Mulligan!
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 38263-2   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker

Stan Getz - Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Stan Getz (tenor saxophone) Jodie Christian (piano) Victor Sproles (bass) Marshall Thompson (drums)
Robert Jordan & Associates Recorders, Chicago, IL, February 16, 1958
21955-1Medley: Autumn In New York / Embraceable You / What's NewVerve MGV 8263
21956-1I'll Remember April-
21957-1Half-Breed Apache-
* Verve MGV 8263   Stan Getz/Chet Baker - Stan Meets Chet

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Kenny Drew (piano) Sam Jones (bass) Philly Joe Jones (drums)
NYC, August, 1958
The More I See YouRiverside RLP 12-278
Old Devil Moon-
You Make Me Feel So Young (take 5)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 303-2
Dannie Richmond (drums) replaces Philly Joe Jones
You're Driving Me CrazyRiverside RLP 12-278
It Could Happen To You-
How Long Has This Been Going On-
Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Kenny Drew (piano -1/5) George Morrow (bass -1/5) Philly Joe Jones (drums -1/5)
1.Do It The Hard WayRiverside RLP 12-278
2.I'm Old Fashioned-
3.My Heart Stood Still-
4.Everything Happens To Me-
5.Dancing On The Ceiling-
6.While My Lady Sleeps (take 10)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 303-2
* Riverside RLP 12-278, RLP 1120; Original Jazz Classics OJC 303, OJCCD 303-2   Chet Baker Sings - It Could Happen To You

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Johnny Griffin (tenor saxophone -1,3,5) Al Haig (piano) Paul Chambers (bass) Philly Joe Jones (drums)
NYC, September, 1958
1.Fair WeatherRiverside RLP 12-281
2.Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
3.Hotel 49-
4.Solar-
5.Blue Thoughts-
6.When Lights Are Low-
7.Soft WindsRiverside RLP 12-294; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 207-2
* Riverside RLP 12-281, RLP 1119; Original Jazz Classics OJC 207, OJCCD 207-2   Chet Baker In New York
= Jazzland JLP 88, JLP 988   Chet Baker - Polka Dots And Moonbeams
* Riverside RLP 12-294, RLP 1134; Original Jazz Classics OJC 256, OJCCD 256-2   Various Artists - New Blue Horns

Johnny Pace With Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Herbie Mann (flute) Joe Berle (piano) Vinnie Burke (bass) Philly Joe Jones (drums) Johnny Pace (vocals)
NYC, December 23, 1958
All Or Nothing At AllRiverside RLP 12-292
Crazy, She Calls Me-
It Might As Well Be Spring-
* Riverside RLP 12-292, RLP 1130; Original Jazz Classics OJC 433, OJCCD 433-2   Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace

Johnny Pace With Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Herbie Mann (flute) Joe Berle (piano) Vinnie Burke (bass) Ed Thigpen (drums) Johnny Pace (vocals)
NYC, December 29, 1958
The Way You Look TonightRiverside RLP 12-292
When The Sun Comes Out-
What Is There To Say-
Everything I've Got Belongs To You-
* Riverside RLP 12-292, RLP 1130; Original Jazz Classics OJC 433, OJCCD 433-2   Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace

Chet Baker Septet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Herbie Mann (flute -1) Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone -1/4,6) Bill Evans (piano -1/4,6) Kenny Burrell (guitar) Paul Chambers (bass) Connie Kay (drums)
NYC, December 30, 1958
1.Alone TogetherRiverside RLP 12-299
2.How High The Moon-
3.It Never Entered My Mind-
4.If You Could See Me Now-
5.September Song-
6.You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
* Riverside RLP 12-299, RLP 1135; Original Jazz Classics OJC 087, OJCCD 087-2   Chet Baker - Chet

Johnny Pace With Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Herbie Mann (flute) Joe Berle (piano) Vinnie Burke (bass) Ed Thigpen (drums) Johnny Pace (vocals)
NYC, December 30, 1958
This Is AlwaysRiverside RLP 12-292
We Could Make Such Beautiful Music-
Yesterdays-
* Riverside RLP 12-292, RLP 1130; Original Jazz Classics OJC 433, OJCCD 433-2   Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace

Chet Baker With Piero Umiliani Octet (Soundtrack From "Urilatorialla Sbarra")

Chet Baker (trumpet) Marcello Boschi (alto saxophone) Livio Cervellieri (tenor saxophone) Gino Marinacci (baritone saxophone) Franco Chiari (vibraphone) Piero Umiliani (piano) Enzo Grillini (guitar) Berto Pisano (bass) Ralf Ferraro (drums)
Rome, Italy, 1958
Improvvisando In BluesLiuto (It) 0063/1
Motorizzazione-
Furtivamente-
* Liuto (It) 0063/1   Chet Baker - Italian Movies: Music Of Piero Umiliani

1959 (age 30)

Chet Baker Septet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Herbie Mann (flute -1,3,4) Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone -1,3,4) Bill Evans (piano) Kenny Burrell (guitar -1,3,4) Paul Chambers (bass) Philly Joe Jones (drums)
NYC, January 19, 1959
1.'Tis AutumnRiverside RLP 12-299
2.Time On My Hands-
3.You And The Night And The Music-
4.Early Morning Mood (Early Morning Blues)Riverside RLP 12-294; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 087-2
* Riverside RLP 12-299, RLP 1135; Original Jazz Classics OJC 087, OJCCD 087-2   Chet Baker - Chet
* Riverside RLP 12-294, RLP 1134; Original Jazz Classics OJC 256, OJCCD 256-2   Various Artists - New Blue Horns

Chet Baker Septet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Herbie Mann (flute, tenor saxophone) Zoot Sims (tenor, alto saxophone) Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone) Bill Evans (piano) Earl May (bass) Clifford Jarvis (drums)
NYC, July 21, 1959
I Could Have Danced All NightRiverside RLP 12-307
Thank Heaven For Little Girls-
I Talk To The Trees-
Show Me-
* Riverside RLP 12-307, RLP 1152; Original Jazz Classics OJC 137, OJCCD 137-2   Chet Baker Plays The Best Of Lerner And Loewe

Chet Baker Septet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Herbie Mann (flute, tenor saxophone) Zoot Sims (tenor, alto saxophone) Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone) Bob Corwin (piano) Earl May (bass) Clifford Jarvis (drums)
NYC, July 22, 1959
I've Grown Accustomed To Her FaceRiverside RLP 12-307
The Heather On The Hill-
On The Street Where You Live-
Almost Like Being In Love-
* Riverside RLP 12-307, RLP 1152; Original Jazz Classics OJC 137, OJCCD 137-2   Chet Baker Plays The Best Of Lerner And Loewe

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Glauco Masetti (alto saxophone) Gianni Basso (tenor saxophone) Renato Sellani (piano) Franco Cerri (bass) Gene Voctory (drums)
Milan, Italy, September 25, 1959
Lady BirdJazzland JLP 18
* Jazzland JLP 18, JLP 918; Original Jazz Classics OJC 370, OJCCD 370-2   Chet Baker In Milan

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Glauco Masetti (alto saxophone) Gianni Basso (tenor saxophone) Renato Sellani (piano) Franco Cerri (bass) Gene Voctory (drums): same personnel
Milan, Italy, September 26, 1959
Cheryl BluesJazzland JLP 18
Tune Up-
Line For Lyons-
* Jazzland JLP 18, JLP 918; Original Jazz Classics OJC 370, OJCCD 370-2   Chet Baker In Milan

Chet Baker Octet With Strings

Chet Baker (trumpet) Mario Pezzotta (trombone) Glauco Masetti (alto saxophone) Gianni Basso (tenor saxophone) Fausto Papetti (baritone saxophone) Giulio Libano (piano, celeste) Franco Cerri (bass) Gene Voctory (drums) Len Mercer (arranger, conductor) unidentified strings
Milan, Italy, September 28, 1959
The Song Is YouJazzland JLP 21
Angel Eyes-
When I Fall In Love-
Deep In A Dream-
* Jazzland JLP 21, JLP 921; Original Jazz Classics OJC 492, OJCCD 492-2; Jazzland (J) VICJ 235588   Chet Baker With Fifty Italian Strings

Chet Baker Octet With Strings

Chet Baker (trumpet) Mario Pezzotta (trombone) Glauco Masetti (alto saxophone) Gianni Basso (tenor saxophone) Fausto Papetti (baritone saxophone) Giulio Libano (piano, celeste) Franco Cerri (bass) Gene Voctory (drums) Len Mercer (arranger, conductor) unidentified strings: same personnel
Milan, Italy, September 29, 1959
I Should CareJazzland JLP 21
Goodbye-
Autumn In New York-
My Funny ValentineJazzland (J) VICJ 235588
* Jazzland JLP 21, JLP 921; Original Jazz Classics OJC 492, OJCCD 492-2; Jazzland (J) VICJ 235588   Chet Baker With Fifty Italian Strings

Chet Baker Octet With Strings

Chet Baker (trumpet) Mario Pezzotta (trombone) Glauco Masetti (alto saxophone) Gianni Basso (tenor saxophone) Fausto Papetti (baritone saxophone) Giulio Libano (piano, celeste) Franco Cerri (bass) Gene Voctory (drums) Len Mercer (arranger, conductor) unidentified strings: same personnel
Milan, Italy, October 5, 1959
ForgetfulJazzland JLP 21
Violets For Your Furs-
Street Of Dreams-
* Jazzland JLP 21, JLP 921; Original Jazz Classics OJC 492, OJCCD 492-2; Jazzland (J) VICJ 235588   Chet Baker With Fifty Italian Strings

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Glauco Masetti (alto saxophone -1,2) Gianni Basso (tenor saxophone -1,2) Renato Sellani (piano) Franco Cerri (bass) Gene Voctory (drums)
Milan, Italy, October 6, 1959
1.Pent Up HouseJazzland JLP 18
2.Look For The Silver Lining-
3.Indian Summer-
4.My Old Flame-
* Jazzland JLP 18, JLP 918; Original Jazz Classics OJC 370, OJCCD 370-2   Chet Baker In Milan

1960

Chet Baker With The Orchestra Radio Baden-Baden

Chet Baker (trumpet) The Orchestra Radio Baden-Baden
live in Paris, France, October 12, 1960
Autumn In New YorkEsoldun (F) FC 123
Marilyn-
* Esoldun (F) FC 123   Chet Baker - Live In Paris 1960-63, Live In Nice 1975

Chet Baker With Piero Umiliani Nonet

Chet Baker, Nino Culasso (trumpet) Mario Midana (trombone) Bill Gilmore (valve trombone) Livio Cervellieri (alto saxophone) Ivan Vandor (tenor saxophone) Gino Marinacci (baritone saxophone) Robert Pregadio (piano) Berto Pisano (bass) Jimmy Pratt (drums) Piero Umiliani (arranger, conductor)
Rome, Italy, circa 1960
Movimenti Con SwingRCA Camden (It) CM 30-104
Tipi Sospetti-
Motel-
Jazz Bar-
* RCA Camden (It) CM 30-104   Piero Umiliani - Intrigo A Los Angeles

1961

Chet Baker With Piero Umiliani Octet (Soundtrack From "Big Deal On Madonna Street")

Chet Baker, Nino Rosso (trumpet) Bill Gilmore (trombone) Marcello Boschi (alto saxophone) Livio Cervellieri (tenor saxophone) Gino Marinacci (baritone saxophone) Piero Umiliani (piano) Berto Pisano (bass) Jimmy Pratt (drums)
Rome, Italy, 1961
TensionLiuto (It) LRS 0063
Alone In A Crowd-
Relaxin' With Chet-
I Soliti Ignoti-
Tema D'amore-
* Liuto (It) LRS 0063, 0063/1   Chet Baker - Italian Movies: Music Of Piero Umiliani

1962

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Bobby Jaspar (tenor saxophone, flute) Amadeo Tomasi (piano) Rene Thomas (guitar) Benoit Quersin (bass) Daniel Humair (drums)
Rome, Italy, January 5, 1962
NKHW-1963Well, You Needn'tRCA (It) LPM 10307
NKHW-1964Ballata In Forma Di Blues-
NKHW-1965Pent-Up House-
NKHW-1966Over The Rainbow-
NKHW-1967Barbados-
NKHW-1968Star Eyes-
NKHW-1969Blues In The Closet-
NKHS-1970These Foolish Things-
* RCA (It) LPM 10307   Chet Baker - Chet Is Back!

Chet Baker With Piero Umiliani Orchestra (Soundtrack From "Smog")

Chet Baker, Nino Culasso, Beppe Curraro, Baldo Panfili, Nino Rosso (trumpet) Enzo Forte, Ennio Gabbi, Mario Minada (trombone) Bill Gilmore (valve trombone) Marcello Boschi, Baldo Maestri (alto saxophone) Marcello Cianfanelli, Ivan Vandor (tenor saxophone) Gino Marinacci (baritone saxophone) Franco Chiari (vibraphone) Piero Umiliani (piano, arranger) Enzo Grillini (guitar) Beppe Carta (bass) Roberto Zappulla (drums) unidentified strings (-1,3)
Rome, Italy, May, 1962
1.Twilight In Los AngelesLiuto (It) LRS 0063
2.Thinking Blues-
3.Smog-
* Liuto (It) LRS 0063, 0063/1   Chet Baker - Italian Movies: Music Of Piero Umiliani

1963

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Georges Arvanitas (piano) Guy Pedersen (bass) Daniel Humair (drums)
ORTF, Paris, France, June 9, 1963
Porgy And BessEsoldun (F) FC 123
Milestones-
* Esoldun (F) FC 123   Chet Baker - Live In Paris 1960-63, Live In Nice 1975

1964 (age 35)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Jacques Pelzer (alto saxophone, flute) Rene Urtreger (piano) Luigi Trussardi (bass) Franco Manzecchi (drums)
R.T.B. Studios?, Brussels, Belgium, May 2, 1964
Bye Bye BlackbirdLandscape (F) LS2 920
Isn't It Romantic-
Airegin-
Time After Time-
So What-
* Landscape (F) LS2 920   Chet Baker - Brussels 1964

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone, clarinet) Hal Galper (piano) Jymie Merritt (bass) Charlie Rice (drums)
NYC, June, 1964
SoultraneColpix CP 476
Walkin'-
Tadd's Delight-
Whatever Possessed Me-
Retsim B-
Gnid-
Ann, Wonderful One-
Mating Call-
Margarine-
Flight To Jordan-
* Colpix CP 476, SCP 476   Chet Baker - The Most Important Jazz Album Of 1964-1965

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) Frank Srozier (alto saxophone, flute) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone -1,3,5, tenor saxophone, arranger -2,4) Hal Galper (piano, arranger -1,3,5, piano -2,4) Michael Fleming (bass) Charlie Rice (drums)
NYC, November 14, 1964
1. 34084-8Pamela's PassionLimelight LM 82003
2. 34085-5Baby BreezeLimelight L 3053, LM 82003
3. 34086-2This Is The ThingLimelight LM 82003
4. 34087-9Comin' Down-
5. 34088-6One With One-
* Limelight LM 82003, LS 86003; Verve 314 538 328-2   Chet Baker - Baby Breeze
= EmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039   Chet Baker - Baby Breeze + 3
* Limelight L 3053   Chet Baker - Baby Breeze b/w The Touch Of Your Lips

Chet Baker Trio

Bobby Scott (piano, arranger -2) Kenny Burrell (guitar -1,3) Chet Baker (vocals)
NYC, November 14, 1964
1. 34089-5You're Mine, YouLimelight LM 82003
2. 34092-4A Taste Of HoneyEmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039
3. 34090-9Sweet Sue, Just You-
* Limelight LM 82003, LS 86003; Verve 314 538 328-2   Chet Baker - Baby Breeze
= EmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039   Chet Baker - Baby Breeze + 3

Chet Baker Quartet

Bob James (piano) Michael Fleming (bass) Charlie Rice (drums) Chet Baker (vocals -1, flugelhorn -2/5)
NYC, November 20, 1964
1. 34106-9The Touch Of Your LipsLimelight L 3053, LM 82003
2. 34108-1I Wish You LoveVerve 314 538 328-2
3. 34108-2/11-Limelight LM 82003
4. 34107-5Think BeautifulVerve 314 538 328-2
5. 34107-9-Limelight LM 82002; EmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039
* Limelight LM 82003, LS 86003; Verve 314 538 328-2   Chet Baker - Baby Breeze
= EmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039   Chet Baker - Baby Breeze + 3
* Limelight LM 82002, LS 86002   Various Artists - I/We Had A Ball
* Limelight L 3053   Chet Baker - Baby Breeze b/w The Touch Of Your Lips

Chet Baker Trio

Bobby Scott (piano, arranger) Kenny Burrell (guitar) Chet Baker (vocals)
NYC, November 20, 1964
34091-8Everything Depends On YouLimelight LM 82003
34093-2Born To Be Blue-
* Limelight LM 82003, LS 86003; Verve 314 538 328-2   Chet Baker - Baby Breeze
= EmArcy (J) 195J 10084, (J) EJD 3039   Chet Baker - Baby Breeze + 3

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Glauco Masetti (alto saxophone, flute) Rene Thmas (guitar) Franco Cerri (bass) Gianni Cazzola (drums)
Rome, Italy, 1964
My Funny ValentineWest Wind (G) WW 2033
Stella By Starlight-
Stella By Starlight (alt. take)West Wind (G) WW 2023
Short BridgeWest Wind (G) WW 2033
Serpent's Tooth-
Serpent's Tooth (alt. take)West Wind (G) WW 2023
Theme For FreddieWest Wind (G) WW 2033
Theme For Freddie (alt. take)West Wind (G) WW 2023
When Will The Blues LeaveWest Wind (G) WW 2033
In Your Own Sweet Way-
* West Wind (G) WW 2033   Chet Baker - Stella By Starlight
* West Wind (G) WW 2023   Various Artists - Trumpets Anthology

1965

Chet Baker Tentet

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) Leon Cohen, Henry Freeman, Wilford Holcombe, Seldon Powell, Alan Ross (reeds) Hank Jones (piano) Everett Barksdale (guitar) Richard Davis (bass) Connie Kay (drums)
NYC, May or June, 1965
36271Easy LivingLimelight LM 82019
36272These Foolish Things-
36273When Your Lover Has Gone-
36274There Is No Greater Love-
36275That Ol' Devil Moon-
36276You're My Thrill-
36277Travelin' Light-
36278Don't Explain-
36279Crazy, She Calls Me-
36280Mean To Me-
* Limelight LM 82019, LS 86019   Chet Baker - Baker's Holiday

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) George Coleman (tenor saxophone) Kirk Lightsey (piano) Herman Wright (bass) Roy Brooks (drums)
NYC, August 23, 25 & 29, 1965
Grade "A" GravyPrestige PR 7449, PRCD 24172-2
Serenity-
Fine And Dandy-
Have You Met Miss Jones-
Rearin' BackPrestige 45-409, PR 7449, PRCD 24172-2
So Easy-
same session
Madison AvenuePrestige PR 7460, PRCD 24172-2
Lonely Star-
Wee, Too-
Tan Gaugin-
CherokeePrestige PR 7460, PRCD 24173-2
Bevan Beeps-
same session
Comin' OnPrestige PR 7478, PRCD 24173-2
Stairway To The Stars-
No Fair Lady-
When You're Gone-
Choose Now-
Chabootie-
Carpsie's Groove-
same session
HurryPrestige PR 7496, PRCD 24174-2
I Waited For YouPrestige PR 7496, PRCD 24173-2
The 490-
Cut PlugPrestige PR 7496, PRCD 24174-2
Boudoir-
Etude In Three-
Sleeping Susan-
same session
Go-GoPrestige PR 7512, PRCD 24174-2
Lament For The Living-
Pot Luck-
Bud's Blues-
Romas-
On A Misty Night-
* Prestige PR 7449   Smokin' With The Chet Baker Quintet
* Prestige PR 7460   Groovin' With The Chet Baker Quintet
* Prestige PR 7478   Comin' On With The Chet Baker Quintet
* Prestige PR 7496   Cool Burnin' With The Chet Baker Quintet
* Prestige PR 7512   Boppin' With The Chet Baker Quintet
* Prestige PRCD 24172-2   Chet Baker - Lonely Star
* Prestige PRCD 24173-2   Chet Baker - Stairway To The Stars
* Prestige PRCD 24174-2   Chet Baker - On A Misty Night
* Prestige 45-409   Chet Baker - Rearin' Back b/w So Easy

Joe Pass With Bob Florence Orchestra

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) Joe Pass (guitar) Frank Capp (drums) Bob Florence (arranger, conductor) unidentified vocal group and orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, probably late 1965
A Sign Of The TimesWorld Pacific WP 1844
The Phoenix Love Theme-
Nowhere Man-
Dindi-
A Summer Song-
Moment To Moment-
It Was A Very Good Year-
Are You There (With Another Girl)-
What Now, My Love-
Softly, As I Leave You-
Sweet September-
* World Pacific WP 1844, WPS 21844   Joe Pass - A Sign Of The Times

The Mariachi Brass Featuring Chet Baker

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) Jack Nitsche (arranger, conductor) The Mariachi Brass
Los Angeles, CA, December, 1965
Flowers On The WallWorld Pacific WP 1839
Tequila-
Mexico-
Cuando Caliente En Sol-
Hot Toddy-
24 Hours To Tulsa-
Speedy Gonzales-
Come A Little Bit Closer-
La Bamba-
El Paso-
* World Pacific WP 1839, WPS 21839   The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - A Taste Of Tequila

1966

The Mariachi Brass Featuring Chet Baker

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) The Mariachi Brass
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1966
Happiness IsWorld Pacific WP 1842
Sure Gonna Miss Her-
Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)-
The Phoenix Love Theme-
These Boots Are Made For Walkin'-
On The Street Where You Live-
Armen's Theme-
Spanish Harlem-
Chiquita Banana-
When The Day Is All Done (Foyo)-
You Baby-
It's Too Late-
* World Pacific WP 1842, WPS 21842   The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - Hats Off

Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) The Carmel Strings
Los Angeles, CA, June, 1966
Early AutumnWorld Pacific WP 1847
I Left My Heart In San Francisco-
Forget Him-
The Christmas Song-
Quietly, There-
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most-
Stranger On The Shore-
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me-
The More I See You-
No More Blues-
Message To Michael-
You're My Soul And Inspiration-
* World Pacific WP 1847, WPS 21847   Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings - Quietly, There

The Mariachi Brass Featuring Chet Baker

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) The Mariachi Brass
Los Angeles, CA, June, 1966
Dancing In The StreetWorld Pacific WP 1852
Ring Of Fire-
Yesterday's Gone-
Danke Schoen-
The Blue Dove-
Red Rubber Ball-
When You're Smiling-
Enamorado-
Agua Caliente-
Wheels-
But Not Today-
Green Grass-
* World Pacific WP 1852, WPS 21852   The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - Double-Shot

Chet Baker - Phil Urso Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone) Dave McKay (piano) Chuck Domanico (bass) Harry Kevis Jr. (drums)
Pueblo, CO, summer 1966
All BluesCCB 1225; Fruit Tree (It) FTR 12-1
Airegin-
'Round Midnight-
Green Dolphin Street-
Lucius Lu-
The Shadow Of Your Smile-
Mr. B-
When I Fall In Love-
Milestones-
Lucius Lu (alt. take)-
Forgetful-
Look For The Silver Lining-
* CCB 1225   Chet Baker - Live At Pueblo Colorado
* Fruit Tree (It) FTR 12-1   Chet Baker - 'Round Midnight

Bud Shank Band

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) and others
Los Angeles, CA, August, 1966
California Dreamin'World Pacific WP 1845
Imprevu-
Listen People-
What The World Needs Now Is Love-
In Times Like These-
Norwegian Wood-
Woman-
Monday, MondayWorld Pacific 45-77842, WP 1845
DaydreamWorld Pacific WP 1845
Gotta Go-
The End Of The World-
Husbands And Wives-
* World Pacific WP 1845, WPS 21845   Bud Shank - California Dreamin'
* World Pacific 45-77842   Bud Shank - Monday, Monday b/w ???

Bud Shank With Bob Florence Orchestra

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Bob Florence (arranger, conductor) and others
Los Angeles, CA, September 28, 1966
Is Paris BurningWorld Pacific 45-77859, 45-77857
A Man And A WomanWorld Pacific 45-77857, WP 1858
* World Pacific WP 1858, WPS 21858   Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings - Into My Life
* World Pacific 45-77859   Bud Shank - Is Paris Burning b/w Summer Wind
* World Pacific 45-77857   Bud Shank - Is Paris Burning b/w A Man And A Woman

Bud Shank Band

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Joao Donato, Clare Fischer (piano) Laurindo Almeida, Joe Pass (guitar) unidentified strings, and others
Los Angeles, CA, September, 1966
Summer SambaWorld Pacific WP 1855
* World Pacific WP 1855, WPS 21855   Bud Shank - Brazil! Brazil! Brazil!

Bud Shank With Bob Florence Orchestra

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Bob Florence (arranger, conductor) and others
Los Angeles, CA, October, 1966
MichelleWorld Pacific WP 1840, MM 426
Petite Fleur (Little Flower)World Pacific WP 1840
Girl-
As Tears Go By-
You Didn't Have To Be So NiceWorld Pacific WP 1840, MM 426
Love Theme, Umbrellas Of Cherbourg (I'll Wait For You)World Pacific WP 1840
Sounds Of Silence-
Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Reason)-
Yesterday-
Blue On Blue-
* World Pacific WP 1840, WPS 21840   Bud Shank - Michelle
* World Pacific MM 426   Various Artists - The In Sound For '66

Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) Harry Betts (arranger, conductor) The Carmel Strings
Los Angeles, CA, October, 1966
A Man And A WomanWorld Pacific WP 1858
Guantanamera-
I've Got Love To Keep Me Warm-
Ballad Of A Sad Young Men-
Here, There And Everywhere-
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White-
Serenata-
More And More Amor-
All-
If He Walked Into My Life-
Trains Boats Plains-
Got To Get You Into My Life-
* World Pacific WP 1858, WPS 21858   Chet Baker And The Carmel Strings - Into My Life

The Mariachi Brass Featuring Chet Baker

Chet Baker (flugelhorn) The Mariachi Brass
Los Angeles, CA, late 1966
Sunrise SerenadeWorld Pacific WP 1859
At Last-
Chattanooga Choo Choo-
Serenade In Blue-
In The Mood-
I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo-
Little Brown Jug-
Tuxedo Junction-
A String Of Pearls-
Moonlight Serenade-
Pennsylvania 65000-
The Dating Game-
* World Pacific WP 1859, WPS 21859   The Mariachi Brass! Featuring Chet Baker - In The Mood

1967

Bud Shank Octet

Chet Baker, Gary Barone (flugelhorn) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Dennis Budimir, Herb Ellis (guitar) Robert West (bass) John Guerin (drums) Victor Feldman (percussion)
Los Angeles, CA, November 3 & 8, 1967
Blue Jay WayWorld Pacific WP 1873
I Am The Walrus-
The Fool On The Hill-
Flying-
Hello Goodbye-
Your Mother Should Know-
Paper Cup-
Windy-
Never My Love-
I Wanna Be Free-
I Say A Little Prayer-
* World Pacific WP 1873, WPS 21873   Bud Shank - Magical Mystery

1969 (age 40)

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Paul Smith (piano, organ) Barney Kessel (guitar) Jim Hughart (bass) Frank Capp (drums)
Los Angeles, CA, 1969
Albert's HouseBeverly Hills BH 1134
Farewell San Francisco-
Time-
I Should Have Told You So-
How Dare You Sir-
End Of The Line-
Pretty People-
Sunday In Town-
A Man Who Use To Be-
Never Had This Feeling Before-
Life-
Nice Little Girls-
* Beverly Hills BH 1134   Chet Baker - Albert's House

1970

Chet Baker With Jerry Styner Orchestra

Tony Terran, Ray Triscari (trumpet) Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Miles Anderson, Dick Hyde, Ollie Mitchell (trombone) George Roberts (bass trombone) Plas Johnson (tenor saxophone) Buddy Collette (reeds) Larry Knechtel (keyboards) Al Casey, Mike Deasy, Joe Pass, Tommy Tedesco (guitar) Joe Osborne, Ray Pohlman (electric bass) Hal Blaine (drums) Gary Coleman (percussion) Jerry Styner (arranger, conductor) The Sid Sharp Strings
Sunwest Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA, July 6, 1970
70L1454Easy Come, Easy GoVerve V6 8798
70L1455Sugar, Sugar-
70L1456Something-
70L1457Spinning Wheel-
70L1458Vehicle-
70L1459The Letter-
70L1460And When I Die-
70L1461Come Saturday Morning-
70L1462Evil Ways-
70L1463You've Made Me So Very Happy-
* Verve V6 8798   Chet Baker - Blood, Chet And Tears

1974 (age 45)

Lee Konitz - Chet Baker - Keith Jarrett Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Lee Konitz (alto saxophone) Keith Jarrett (piano) Charlie Haden (bass) Beaver Harris (drums)
NYC, April 14, 1974
Donna LeeJazz Connoisseur (Israeli) JC 113
Lover Man-
There Will Never Be Another You-
Like Someone In Love-
* Jazz Connoisseur (Israeli) JC 113   Lee Konitz - Chet Baker - Keith Jarrett Quintet

Lee Konitz - Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Lee Konitz (alto saxophone) Michael Moore (bass) Beaver Harris (drums)
"Ornette's Club", Woodstock, NY, April, 1974
AireginIndia Navigation IN 1052
Au Privave-
Body And Soul-
Willow Weep For Me-
Walkin'-
* India Navigation IN 1052   Chet Baker/Lee Konitz - In Concert

Chet Baker Nonet With Don Sebesky Orchestra

Chet Baker (trumpet) George Marge (alto flute, oboe, d'amore) Hubert Laws (flute, alto flute) Romeo Penque (clarinet, flute) Paul Desmond (alto saxophone -1,4) Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, Herbert Sorkin (violin -2,6) Warren Lash, Jesse Levy (cello -2,6) David Friedman (vibraphone) Bob James (electric piano) Ron Carter (bass) Steve Gadd (drums -1/4,8) Jack DeJohnette (drums -5/7) Don Sebesky (arranger, conductor)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 17, October 31, November 1, 1974
1.Autumn LeavesCTI 6050 S1
2.She Was Too Good To Me-
3.Funk In Deep Freeze-
4.Tangerine-
5.With A Song In My Heart-
6.What'll I Do-
7.It's You Or No One-
8.My Future Just PassedCTI/Associated ZK 40804
* CTI 6050 S1; CTI/Associated ZK 40804   Chet Baker - She Was Too Good To Me

Gerry Mulligan - Chet Baker Group

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Dave Samuels (vibraphone -1, percussion -2) Bob James (electric piano -1, piano -2) John Scofield (guitar) Ron Carter (bass) Harvey Mason (drums)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, November 24, 1974
1.Line For LyonsCTI 6054 S1
2.My Funny Valentine-
Chet Baker (trumpet) Ed Byrne (trombone -2) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Dave Samuels (vibraphone -1) Bob James (piano) John Scofield (guitar -1) Ron Carter (bass) Harvey Mason (drums)
1.It's Sandy At The BeachCTI 6055 S1
2.There Will Never Be Another You-
* CTI 6054 S1   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert, Vol. 1
= CTI 6054 S1/6055 S1   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert
* CTI 6055 S1   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert, Vol. 2
= CTI 6054 S1/6055 S1   Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert

1975

Jim Hall Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Roland Hanna (piano, electric piano) Jim Hall (guitar) Ron Carter (bass) Steve Gadd (drums) Don Sebesky (arranger)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 16, 1975
Two's BluesCTI 6060 S1
The Answer Is Yes (alt. take)CTI/Associated ZK 40807; CTI/Legacy ZK 65132
* CTI 6060 S1, 8012; CTI/Associated ZK 40807; CTI/Legacy ZK 65132   Jim Hall - Concierto

Jim Hall Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Paul Desmond (alto saxophone -1,2,4) Roland Hanna (piano, electric piano) Jim Hall (guitar) Ron Carter (bass) Steve Gadd (drums) Don Sebesky (arranger)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 23, 1975
1.You'd Be So Nice To Come Home ToCTI 6060 S1
2.You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (alt. take)CTI/Legacy ZK 65132
3.The Answer Is YesCTI 6060 S1
4.Concierto De Aranjuez-
* CTI 6060 S1, 8012; CTI/Associated ZK 40807; CTI/Legacy ZK 65132   Jim Hall - Concierto

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Kenny Drew (piano) Larry Ridley (bass) David Lee (drums)
"Festival Di Pescara", Pescara, Italy, July 14, 1975
My Funny ValentinePhilology (It) W 30-2
MilestonesPhilology (It) W 100/101
* Philology (It) W 100/101   Various Artists - It Happened In Pescara 1969-1989
* Philology (It) W 30-2   Chet Baker - Seven Faces Of Valentine

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Larry Ridley (bass) Ray Mosca (drums)
live in Nice, France, July 20, 1975
WitchcraftEsoldun (F) FC 123
Stella By Starlight-
* Esoldun (F) FC 123   Chet Baker - Live In Paris 1960-63, Live In Nice 1975

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Bob Mover (alto saxophone) Kenny Drew (piano -4) Larry Ridley (bass) David Lee (drums)
live in Nice, France, July 24, 1975
1.Dear Old StockholmEsoldun (F) FC 123
2.Mr. B-
3.I Waited For You-
4.There Will Never Be Another You-
* Esoldun (F) FC 123   Chet Baker - Live In Paris 1960-63, Live In Nice 1975

Chet Baker Quintet/Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Bob Mover (alto saxophone) Jacques Pelzer (alto saxophone, flute -4/7) Harold Danko (piano) Dave Shapiro (bass) Beaver Harris (drums)
television broadcast, "Singer Concertzaal", Laren, Holland, August 7, 1975
1.Dee's Dilemma (Unknown)EzTorrent CD-R
2.The Lamp Is Low-
3.The Thrill Is Gone-
4.Mr. B-
5.I Waited For You-
6.Look For The Silver Lining-
7.Margerine or Aireginunissued
* EzTorrent CD-R   Chet Baker - Singer Concertzaal, Larense Jazz Festival, Laren, The Netherlands, August 7, 1975

1976

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Jacques Pelzer (flute) Harold Danko (piano) Isla Eckinger (bass)
Rome, Italy, 1976
Tidal BreezeMoon (It) MLP 026-1
If You Could See Me Now-
Look For The Silver Lining-
Deep In A Dream Of You-
Chet's Theme-
* Moon (It) MLP 026-1, MCD 026-2   Chet Baker - Deep In A Dream Of You

1977

Chet Baker With Strings

Chet Baker (trumpet) Hubert Laws (flute -2, bass flute, piccolo flute -4) John Campo (bassoon -4) Paul Desmond (alto saxophone -3) Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone -1,2,4) Don Sebesky (electric piano -2,3) Kenny Barron (electric piano -3) Richie Beirach (electric piano, clavinet -1,2,4) John Scofield (guitar -1,2,4) Ron Carter (bass) Alphonso Johnson (electric bass -1,2,4) Tony Williams (drums) Ralph MacDonald (percussion -1,4) unidentified strings (-1,2,4)
NYC, February 16, 21 & 22, May 13, 1977
1.Love For SaleHorizon 25
2.Un Poco Loco-
3.You Can't Go Home Again-
4.El Moro-
* Horizon 25; A&M/Horizon SP 726   Chet Baker - You Can't Go Home Again

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Gregory Herbert (tenor saxophone) Harold Danko (piano) Ron Carter (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)
NYC, February 20, 1977
Tidal BreezeArtists House AH 11
Shifting Down-
E.S.P.-
The Song Is You-
Once Upon A Summertime (La Valse Des Lilas)-
* Artists House AH 11, AH 9411; Galaxy GXY 5150; Original Jazz Classics OJC 405, OJCCD 405-2   Chet Baker - Once Upon A Summertime

Chet Baker Octet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Hubert Laws (flute) Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone) Richie Beirach (electric piano) John Scofield (guitar, acoustic guitar) Ron Carter (bass) Tony Williams (drums) Arto Tuncboyaci (percussion, voice)
NYC, February, May, 1977
El MorroA&M CD 0832
* A&M CD 0832   Chet Baker - The Best Thing For You

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet -1/4, vocals -5) Paul Desmond (alto saxophone -1/4) Kenny Barron (electric piano -1/4) Gene Bertoncini (acoustic guitar -5) Ron Carter (bass -1/4) Tony Williams (drums -1/4)
NYC, February, May, 1977
1.The Best Thing For YouA&M CD 0832
2.I'm Getting Sentimental Over You / You've Changed-
3.Oh, You Crazy Moon-
4.How Deep Is The Ocean-
5.If You Could See Me Now-
* A&M CD 0832   Chet Baker - The Best Thing For You

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Jacques Pelzer (alto saxophone, flute) Gianni Basso (tenor saxophone) Bruce Thomas (piano) Lucio Terzano (bass) Giancarlo Pillot (drums) Ruth Young (vocals)
Milan, Italy, March, 1977
Autumn LeavesCarosello (It) CLN 25075
Sad Walk-
Highblown-
Laura-
Love Vibrations-
Whatever Possessed Me-
I Waited For You-
* Carosello (It) CLN 25075   The Incredible Chet Baker Play And Sings

Astrud Gilberto

Chet Baker (trumpet) Jim Buffington, John Trevor Clark, Earl Daniels (French horn) Jay Beckenstein, Eddie Daniels, George Marge, David Tofani (reeds) Frank Owens (piano) Jay Berliner, Gene Bertoncini (guitar) Ron Carter (bass) Ronnie Zito (drums) Rubens Bassini (percussion) Astrud Gilberto (vocals) Joey Dee, Mary Eiland, Maureen McElheron (backing vocals) Don Sebesky (arranger)
NYC, 1977
Far AwayImage IM 305
* Image IM 305   Astrud Gilberto - That Girl From Ipanema

1978

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Roger Rosenberg (soprano, tenor, baritone saxophone) Phil Markowitz (piano) Jon Burr (bass) Jeff Brillinger (drums)
"Rising Sun Celebrity Jazz Club", Montreal, Quebec, Canada, March 7, 1978
MilestonesJust A Memory (Canadian) RSCD 0010-2
Oh, You Crazy Moon-
There Will Never Be Another You-
Snowbound-
Love For Sale-
* Just A Memory (Canadian) RSCD 0010-2   Chet Baker - The Rising Sun Collection
= Just A Memory (Canadian) JAM 9157-2   Chet Baker - Love For Sale

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Markowitz (piano) Scott Lee (bass) Jeff Brillinger (drums)
"Centre Culturel", Chateauvallon, France, November 10, 1978
Oh, You Crazy Moon (House Of Jade)Esoldun (F) FC 128
Love For Sale-
Beautiful Black Eyes-
There Will Never Be Another You-
Once Upon A Summertime-
* Esoldun (F) FC 128   Chet Baker - Live In Chateauvallon 1978

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Markowitz (piano) Scott Lee (bass) Jeff Brillinger (drums): same personnel
"Nick's Jazz Cafe", Laren, Holland, November 30, 1978
The Best Thing For You Is MeCriss Cross Jazz (Du) 1027
Broken Wing-
This Is Always-
Beautiful Black Eyes-
I Remember YouCriss Cross Jazz (Du) 1027 CD
Love For Sale-
* Criss Cross Jazz (Du) 1027, 1027 CD   Chet Baker - Live At Nick's

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Phil Markowitz (piano) Scott Lee (bass) Jeff Brillinger (drums)
live in Stuttgart, West Germany, December 9, 1978
The Touch Of You LipsEnja (G) ENJ 9453-2
Beautiful Black Eyes-
Oh, You Crazy Moon-
Love For Sale-
Once Upon A Summertime-
My Funny Valentine-
* Enja (G) ENJ 9453-2   Chet Baker - Oh, You Crazy Moon (The Legacy, Vol. 4)

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Markowitz (piano) Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (bass) Jeff Brillinger (drums)
Paris, France, December 28, 1978
Broken WingSonopresse (F) 2S 068 16685
Oh, You Crazy Moon-
Black Eyes-
Black Eyes (alt. take)West Wind (G) WW 2059
Blue GillesSonopresse (F) 2S 068 16685
How Deep Is The Ocean-
How Deep Is The Ocean (alt. take)West Wind (G) WW 2059
* Sonopresse (F) 2S 068 16685   Chet Baker - Broken Wing
* West Wind (G) WW 2059   Chet Baker - In Paris, Vol. 2

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Markowitz (piano) Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (bass) Jeff Brillinger (drums): same personnel
"Le Chateau", Herouville, France, December 29, 1978
Two A DayAll Life (F) AL 007
Blue Room-
If I Should Lose You-
This Is Always-
The Best Thing For You Is Me-
* All Life (F) AL 007   Chet Baker - Two A Day

1979 (age 50)

Chet Baker - Wolfgang Lackerschmid Duo

Chet Baker (trumpet) Wolfgang Lackerschmid (vibraphone)
Stuttgart, West Germany, January 8 & 9, 1979
Blue BossaSandra (G) SMP 2102
Five Years Ago-
Why Shouldn't You Cry-
Dessert-
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
Waltz For Susan-
* Sandra (G) SMP 2102   Chet Baker/Wolfgang Lackerschmid - Ballads Of Two

Chet Baker Sextet With Strings

Chet Baker (trumpet) Hubert Laws (flute) Hubert Rostaing (clarinet) Rene Benedetti, Herve Berrien, Jean-Charles Capon, Hubert Varron (violin) Will Lockwood, Francois Rabbath (cello) Maurice Vander (harp) Larry Coryell (guitar) Ron Carter (bass) Billy Cobham (drums)
Paris, France, March 8 & 9, 1979
Flic Ou VoyouDecca 6 23969 AO
Tendresse Clarinette-
La Premier Meutre-
Tendresse Basse Et Guitarre-
Punctuation Trompette-
Variation Sur La Theme Suspense-
Variation Sur La Theme Tendresse-
Variation Sue La Theme Voyou-
Tout Nu-
Filatures-
Final Voyou-
* Decca 6 23969 AO   Chet Baker - Flic Ou Voyou

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Doug Raney (guitar) Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (bass)
Copenhagen, Denmark, June 21, 1979
I Waited For YouSteepleChase (D) SCS 1122
But Not For Me-
Autumn In New York-
Blue Room-
The Touch Of Your Lips-
Star Eyes-
Autumn In New York (alt. take)SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31122
* SteepleChase (D) SCS 1122, SCCD 31122   Chet Baker - The Touch Of Your Lips

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Henry Florens (piano) Jean-Paul Florens (guitar) Jim Richardson (bass) Tony Mann (drums)
London, England, September 4 & 5, 1979
Blues For IngeBingow (E) BGW 3104
What's New-
Old Date-
Darn That Dream-
My Funny Valentine (take 2)-
Secret Love-
'Round Midnight (take 2)-
* Bingow (E) BGW 3104   Chet Baker - Rendez-Vous

Rachel Gould With Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Henry Florens (piano) Jean-Paul Florens (guitar) Jim Richardson (bass) Tony Mann (drums) Rachel Gould (vocals)
London, England, September 5, 1979
My Funny ValentineBingow (E) BGW 3103
All Blues-
Baubles, Bangles And BeadsBingow (E) BGW 3103; Celluloid (It) 6780
Straight, No ChaserBingow (E) BGW 3103
'Round Midnight-
I've Got You Under My Skin-
Phil's Bossa-
* Bingow (E) BGW 3103   Rachel Gould/Chet Baker - All Blues
* Celluloid (It) 6780   Chet Baker '79

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Duke Jordan (piano) Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (bass) Norman Fearrington (drums)
Copenhagen, Denmark, October 2, 1979
No ProblemSteepleChase (D) SCS 1131
Sultry Eve-
Glad I Met Pat-
Kiss Of Spain-
The Fuzz-
My Queen Is Home To Stay-
Jealous BluesSteepleChase (D) SCCD 31131
* SteepleChase (D) SCS 1131, SCCD 31131   Chet Baker/Duke Jordan - No Problem

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Doug Raney (guitar) Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (bass)
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, October 4, 1979
For Minors OnlySteepleChase (D) SCS 1142
Daybreak-
You Can't Go Home AgainSteepleChase (D) SCCD 31142
Broken WingSteepleChase (D) SCS 1142
Down-
same session
How Deep Is The OceanSteepleChase (D) SCS 1168
House Of Jade-
Love For Sale-
This Is Always-
Way To Go OutSteepleChase (D) SCCD 31168
same session
GnidSteepleChase (D) SCCD 31180
Love Vibrations-
Sad WalkSteepleChase (D) SCS 1180
Someday My Prince Will Come-
I'm Old Fashioned-
In Your Own Sweet Way-
* SteepleChase (D) SCS 1142, SCCD 31142   Chet Baker Trio Live In Montmartre, Vol. 1 - Daybreak
* SteepleChase (D) SCS 1168, SCCD 31168   Chet Baker Trio Live In Montmartre, Vol. 2 - This Is Always
* SteepleChase (D) SCS 1180, SCCD 31180   Chet Baker - Someday My Prince Will Come

Chet Baker - Wolfgang Lackerschmid Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Wolfgang Lackerschmid (vibraphone) Larry Coryell (guitar) Buster Williams (bass) Tony Williams (drums)
Stuttgart, West Germany, November, 1979
Mr. BikoSandra (G) SMP 2110
Balzwalzt-
The Latin One-
Rue Gregoire Du Tour-
Here's That Rainy Day-
Toku Do-
* Sandra (G) SMP 2110   Chet Baker - Wolfgang Lackerschmid

Chet Baker - Enrico Pieranunzi Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Maurizio Giammarco (tenor saxophone) Enrico Pieranunzi (piano) Ricardo Del Fra (bass) Roberto Gatto (drums)
Rome, Italy, December 4, 1979, January 4, 1980
Soft JourneyEdizione Pan (It) NPG 805
Animali Diurni-
My Funny Valentine-
My Funny Valentine (alt. take)Philology (It) W 30-2
Night BirdEdizione Pan (It) NPG 805
Brown Cat Dance-
Fairly Flowers-
* Edizione Pan (It) NPG 805   Chet Baker/Enrico Pieranunzi - Soft Journey
* Philology (It) W 30-2   Chet Baker - Seven Faces Of Valentine

1980

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Drew Salperto (piano) Mike Formanek (bass) Art Frank (drums)
"Backstreet Club", New Haven, CT, February 19, 1980
Tune UpFresh Sound (Sp) FSR 128
Milestones-
Blue 'N' Boogie-
Stella By Starlight-
Four-
Just Friends-
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 128   Chet Baker - Burnin' At Backstreet

Chet Baker - Steve Houben Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Steve Houben (alto saxophone) Dennis Luxion (piano) Bill Frisell (guitar) Kermit Driscoll (bass) Bruno Castellucci (drums)
Brussels, Belgium, February, 1980
This Is AlwaysPhilippe Defalle (Belgian) PD 8001
Sweet Martine-
Beatrice-
Deep In A Dream-
Once I Loved-
* Philippe Defalle (Belgian) PD 8001   Chet Baker - Steve Houben

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Nicola Stilo (flute) Dennis Luxion (piano) Ricardo Del Fra (bass)
"Subway Club", Cologne, West Germany, March 22, 1980
Intro By Chet BakerCircle (G) RK 22380/26
No Ties-
In Your Own Sweet Way-
That Ol' Devil Moon-
Doodlin'Circle (G) RK 22380/27
Just Friends-
An Afternoon At HomeCircle (G) RK 22380/35
Down-
* Circle (G) RK 22380/26   Chet Baker - In Your Own Sweet Way
* Circle (G) RK 22380/27   Chet Baker - Just Friends
* Circle (G) RK 22380/35   Chet Baker - Live In The Subway Club: Down

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Nicola Stilo (flute, alto flute) Dennis Luxion (piano) Ricardo Del Fra (bass)
Munich, West Germany, April, 1980
Gershwin Goes To RioIntercord (G) INT 160 154
Leaving-
You've Flipped Out-
Tempus Fugit-
Blues Pour C.R.-
Prayer For The Newborn-
When I Fall In Love-
* Intercord (G) INT 160 154   Chet Baker - Leaving

Ron Carter Septet/Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Aloisio Aguiar, Kenny Barron (piano) Amaury Tristao (guitar) Ron Carter (bass) Edison Machado (drums) Nana Vasconcelos (percussion)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 19 & 20, 1980
Ah, RioMilestone M 9099
Third Plane-
Chet Baker (trumpet) Kenny Barron (piano) Ron Carter (bass) Jack DeJohnette (drums)
NearlyMilestone M 9099
Tailfeathers-
Yours Truly-
* Milestone M 9099; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 778-2   Ron Carter - Patrao

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Nicola Stilo (flute) Karl Ratzer (guitar) Ricardo Del Fra (bass) Al Levitt (drums)
"Le Drecher", Paris, France, June 25, 1980
Dee's DilemmaCircle (G) RK 25680/22
Night Bird-
Tempus Fugit-
There Will Never Be Another YouCircle (G) RK 25680/23
Leaving-
Tune Up-
* Circle (G) RK 25680/22   Chet Baker - Night Bird
* Circle (G) RK 25680/23   Chet Baker - Tune Up

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Nicola Stilo (flute) Karl Ratzer (guitar) Ricardo Del Fra (bass)
"Le Drecher", Paris, France, June 27, 1980
Lovely Black EyesCircle (G) RK 27680/32
The Touch Of Your Lips-
Conception-
No TiesWest Wind (G) WW 2037
* Circle (G) RK 27680/32   Chet Baker/Karl Ratzer - Conception
* West Wind (G) WW 2037   Chet Baker In Paris - Tune Up

Chet Baker With Novos Tempos Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet -1/5,8) Richard Galiano (accordion) Rique Pantoja Leite (piano) Michel Peratout (bass) Jose Boto (drums)
Paris, France, July 21-23, 1980
1.SalsambaMusica (F) MUS 3033
2.Inaia-
3.Seila-
4.Balsa-
5.Juhinho-
6.Novos Tempos-
7.Forgetful-
8.Balao-
* Musica (F) MUS 3033   Chet Baker - Salsamba

1981

Chet Baker Quartet/Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Phil Markowitz (piano) Ron Carter (bass) Ben Riley (drums)
"Fat Tuesday's", NYC, April 28, 1981
You Can't Go Home AgainFresh Sound (Sp) FSR 131
Chet Baker (trumpet) Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Hal Galper (piano) Ron Carter (bass) Ben Riley (drums)
Ray's IdeaFresh Sound (Sp) FSR 131
In Your Own Sweet Way-
There Will Never Be Another You-
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 131   Chet Baker Quartet Live At Fat Tuesday's

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Jon Eardley (flugelhorn) Bob Mover (soprano, alto saxophone) Dennis Luxion (piano) Rocky Knauer (bass) Burkhart Ruckert (drums)
"Salt Peanuts Club", Cologne, West Germany, May 21 & 23, 1981
Resonant EmotionsCircle (G) RK 23581/24
Ray's Idea-
My Funny Valentine-
If I Should Lose You-
Prayer For The NewbornCircle (G) RK 23581/25
My Ideal-
Lady Bird-
* Circle (G) RK 23581/24   Chet Baker - My Funny Valentine
* Circle (G) RK 23581/25   Chet Baker - Round Midnight

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Jon Eardley (flugelhorn) Bob Mover (soprano, alto saxophone) Dennis Luxion (piano) Rocky Knauer (bass)
"Salt Peanuts Club", Cologne, West Germany, May 25, 1981
'Round MidnightCircle (G) RK 23581/25
Beatrice-
Belle MeadeCircle (G) RK 23581/28
I Remember You-
Night Bird-
Tempis Fugit-
* Circle (G) RK 23581/25   Chet Baker - Round Midnight
* Circle (G) RK 23581/28   Chet Baker - I Remember You

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Rene Urtreger (piano) Pierre Michelot (bass) Aldo Romano (drums)
"Theatre De La Ville", Paris France, November 3, 1981
For Minors OnlyCarlyne Music (F) CAR 015
Chasin' The Bird-
But Not For Me-
Down-
My Funny Valentine-
Just Friends-
* Carlyne Music (F) CAR 015   Chet Baker In Paris 1981

Michel Graillier Duo

Chet Baker (trumpet) Michel Graillier (piano)
Studio Acousti, Paris, France, November 13, 1981
Dream DropsOwl (F) OWL 026
* Owl (F) OWL 026   Michel Graillier - Dream Drops

1982

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) David Friedman (vibraphone, marimba) Buster Williams (bass) Joe Chambers (drums)
Vanguard Studios, NYC, February 2, 1982
Syzygies (3 + 1 = 5)Enja (G) 4016
Peace-
Lament For Thelonious-
The Song Is You-
Shadows-
For Now-
3 + 1 = 5 (alt. take)Enja (G) ENJ 4016-2
Peace (alt. take)Enja (G) 4000
* Enja (G) 4016, ENJ 4016-2   Chet Baker - Peace
* Enja (G) 4000   Various Artists - Echoes Of Enja

Chet Baker - Jim Hall - Hubert Laws Group

Chet Baker (trumpet, flugelhorn) Hubert Laws (flute) Jorge Dalto (keyboards) Jim Hall (guitar) Gary King (electric bass) Steve Gadd (drums) Sammy Figueroa (percussion) Don Sebesky (arranger)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March, April, 1982
MalaguenaCTI 9007
Kenny Barron (keyboards) George Mraz (bass) replaces Dalto, King
DjangoCTI 9007
same session
Swan LakeCTI 9007
Chet Baker (trumpet, flugelhorn) Hubert Laws (flute) Jorge Dalto (keyboards) Jim Hall, Jack Wilkins (guitar) Gary King (electric bass) Steve Gadd (drums) Sammy Figueroa (percussion) Don Sebesky (arranger)
All BluesCTI 9007
* CTI 9007   Chet Baker/Jim Hall/Hubert Laws - Studio Trieste

Roland Hanna Group

Chet Baker (trumpet) Roland Hanna (piano) Larry Coryell (guitar) Rufus Reid (bass) Jimmy Madison (drums) Don Sebesky (arranger)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June, July, 1982
SkylarkCTI 9008
* CTI 9008   Roland Hanna - Gershwin Carmichael Cats

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Frank Adams (alto saxophone) Frank Brown (guitar) Ted Adams (bass -1,2,6) Ron Adams (electric bass -3/5,7,8) Wade Robinson (drums)
"Nine Of Cups", Tulsa, OK, December 24, 1982
1.Fine And DandyMilestone MCD 9191-2
2.There Will Never Be Another You-
3.Oh, Lady Be Good-
4.Au Privave-
5.All The Things You Are-
6.Out Of Nowhere-
7.There Is No Greater Love-
8.The Theme-
* Milestone MCD 9191-2   Chet Baker - Out Of Nowhere

1983

Stan Getz - Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Stan Getz (tenor saxophone) Gil Goldstein (piano) George Mraz (bass) Victor Lewis (drums)
"Montmartre Club", Copenhagen, Denmark, February 15, 1983
My Funny ValentinePhilology (It) W 30-2
* Philology (It) W 30-2   Chet Baker - Seven Faces Of Valentine

Stan Getz - Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Stan Getz (tenor saxophone) Jim McNeely (piano) George Mraz (bass) Victor Lewis (drums)
Stockholm, Sweden, February 18, 1983
My Funny ValentineSonet (Swd) SNTF 899
Stella By Starlight-
Airegin-
Milestone-
Just Friends-
Dear Old Stockholm-
Line For Lyons-
* Sonet (Swd) SNTF 899   Stan Getz/Chet Baker - Line For Lyons

Stan Getz - Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Stan Getz (tenor saxophone) Jim McNeely (piano) George Mraz (bass) Victor Lewis (drums): same personnel
Baerum, Norway, February 19, 1983
Intro AnnouncementConcord Jazz CCD 4807-2
I'm Old Fashioned-
Just Friends-
Star Eyes-
My Ideal-
But Not For Me-
Dizzy Atmosphere-
Stablemates-
ConceptionConcord Jazz CCD 4858-2
I'll Remember-
It's You Or No One-
Airegin-
Line For Lyons-
* Concord Jazz CCD 4807-2   Stan Getz - Quintessence, Vol. 1
* Concord Jazz CCD 4858-2   Stan Getz - Quintessence, Vol. 2

Michel Graillier - Chet Baker Duo

Chet Baker (trumpet) Michel Graillier (piano)
Angouleme, France, March 5, 1983
My Funny ValentinePhilology (It) W 30-2
* Philology (It) W 30-2   Chet Baker - Seven Faces Of Valentine

Kirk Lightsey Trio With Chet Baker

Chet Baker (trumpet) Kirk Lightsey (piano) David Eubanks (bass) Eddie Gladden (drums)
Monster, Holland, March 14, 1983
Everything Happens To MeTimeless (Du) SJP 176
Ray's Idea-
* Timeless (Du) SJP 176, CDSJP 176   Kirk Lightsey - Everything Happens To Me

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Michel Graillier (piano) Philip Catherine (guitar -8) Ricardo Del Fra (bass)
Monster, Holland, May 25, 1983
1.Dolphin DanceTimeless (Du) SJP 192
2.Ellen And David-
3.Strollin'-
4.In Your Own Sweet Way-
5.Mr. B-
6.Beatrice-
7.White BluesTimeless (Du) CDSJP 192
8.Father X-Mas-
* Timeless (Du) SJP 192, CDSJP 192   Chet Baker - Mr. B

Elvis Costello

Chet Baker (trumpet) Steve Nieve (piano, organ) Elvis Costello (guitar, vocals) Bruce Thomas (electric bass) Pete Thomas (drums) David Bedford (arranger)
London, England, summer 1983
ShipbuildingColumbia/Legacy CK 38897
* Columbia/Legacy CK 38897   Elvis Costello - Punch The Clock

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Per Husby (piano) Bjorn Kjellemyr (bass) Espen Rud (drums)
"Club 7 & Hot House", Oslo, Norway, August 15, 1983
GnidCadence Jazz CJR 1019
Night Bird-
* Cadence Jazz CJR 1019   Chet Baker - The Improviser

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Per Husby (piano) Terje Venaas (bass) Ole Jacob Hansen (drums)
"Club 7 & Hot House", Oslo, Norway, August 30, 1983
MargarineCadence Jazz CJR 1019
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
Beatrice-
* Cadence Jazz CJR 1019   Chet Baker - The Improviser

Chet Baker With Ake Johansson Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Ake Johansson (piano) Kjell Jansson (bass) Goran Levin (drums)
"Nefertiti", Goteborg, Sweden, September 29, 1983
LamentDragon (Swd) DRLP 56
My Ideal-
Beatrice-
Ellen David-
You Can't Go Home Again-
Ray's IdeaDragon (Swd) DRCD 178
Milestones-
But Not For Me-
* Dragon (Swd) DRLP 56   Chet Baker/Ake Johansson - Live In Sweden With Ake Johansson Trio
* Dragon (Swd) DRCD 178   Chet Baker - Live In Sweden With Ake Johansson Trio

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Philip Catherine (guitar) Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (bass)
"Igloo", Brussels, Belgium, September, 1983
Crystals BellsLDH (Belgian) 1009
Strollin'-
Lament-
Leaving-
Cherokee-
Estate-
* LDH (Belgian) 1009   Chet Baker, Philip Catherine, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse

Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Nicola Stilo (flute) Diane Vavra (soprano saxophone) Michel Graillier (piano) Ricardo Del Fra (bass) Leo Mitchel (drums)
"Capolinea", Milan, Italy, October, 1983
EstateJII (It) 5
Francamente-
Dream Drop-
Lament-
Pioggia Sul Deserto-
Finestra Sul Mare-
* JII (It) 5   Chet Baker Al Capolinea
= Red Records (It) NS 206, RR 123206.2   Chet Baker At Capolinea

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Duke Jordan (piano) Jesper Lundgaard (bass)
"New Morning Club", Paris, France, November 24, 1983
September Song (take 1)Marshmallow MMLP 105
September Song (take 2)-
My Funny Valentine-
I Remember You-
But Beautiful-
Solar-
* Marshmallow MMLP 105, (J) CECC 00216   Chet Baker - September Song

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Duke Jordan (piano) Jesper Lundgaard (bass): same personnel
"Jazz Club Kawe", Lauwe, Belgium, November 25, 1983
BarbadosMarshmallow MMLP 105
* Marshmallow MMLP 105, (J) CECC 00216   Chet Baker - September Song

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Duke Jordan (piano) Jesper Lundgaard (bass): same personnel
"George's Jazz Cafe", Arnhem, Holland, November 28, 1983
Walkin'Marshmallow (J) CECC 00206
Solar-
Star Eyes-
* Marshmallow (J) CECC 00206   Chet Baker - Star Eyes

1984 (age 55)

Chet Baker Quartet With Orchestra

Chet Baker (trumpet) Maurice Vander (piano) Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (bass) John Guerin (drums) Vladimdr Cosma (conductor) unidentified orchestra
Paris, France, middle September, 1984
Le JumeauCarrere (F) 66 184
Matthias-Matthieu-
Blue Dome-
Two Much-
Le Jumeau Singular-
La Folle Journee-
Pardon, Mon Affaire-
* Carrere (F) 66 184   Chet Baker - Le Jumeau

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Pierre Gossez (clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone -1,3/5,7,8,10) Maurice Vander (piano) Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (bass) John Guerin (drums) Paul Minck (vocals -1) Jean-Jacques Justafre (vocals -4,5,7,8)
Paris, France, middle September, 1984
1.12 + 12Carrere (F) CA 800 96 251
2.Promenade Sentimentale (Sentimental Walk)-
3.Hobbylog-
4.B.B. Blues-
5.B.B. Blues (alt. take)DRG Records
6.Two MuchCarrere (F) CA 800 96 251
7.Douceurs Ternaires-
8.Douceurs Ternaires (alt. take)DRG Records
9.Yves Et DanielleCarrere (F) CA 800 96 251
10.Pintade A Jeun-
11.Pardon, Mon AffaireDRG Records
* Carrere (F) CA 800 96 251   Chet Baker Plays Vladimir Cosma
* DRG Records   Chet Baker - A Setimental Walk In Paris

Chet Baker - Warne Marsh Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Warne Marsh (tenor saxophone) Hod O'Brien (piano) Cecil McBee (bass) Eddie Gladden (drums)
Monster, Holland, September 30, October 1, 1984
Well SpokenCriss Cross Jazz (Du) 1010
We Know It's Love-
We Know It's Love (alt. take)Criss Cross Jazz (Du) 1010 CD
Looking Good TonightCriss Cross Jazz (Du) 1010
Looking Good Tonight (alt. take)Criss Cross Jazz (Du) 1010 CD
Blues For A ReasonCriss Cross Jazz (Du) 1010
If You Could See Me Now-
Imagination-
* Criss Cross Jazz (Du) 1010, 1010 CD   Chet Baker/Warne Marsh - Blues For A Reason

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Sal Nistico (tenor saxophone) Lorne Lofsky (guitar) Chris Connors (bass) Art Frank (drums)
"Renaissance II", Buffalo, NY, November 11, 1984
Stella By StarlightCCB CD 1223; Fruit Tree (It) FT 811-1
I Remember You-
Night Bird-
I'm Old Fashioned-
Margarine-
* Fruit Tree (It) FT 811-1   Chet Baker - I Remember You
* CCB CD 1223   Chet Baker - Live At Buffalo

Jean-Jacques Goldman

Chet Baker (trumpet) J.Y.D. D'Angelo (piano) R. Romanelli (synthesizer, accordion) G. Delacroix (bass) C. Deschamps (drums)
Brazil, 1984 or 1985
Parler D'mavieEpic (F) CDE PC 26678
* Epic (F) CDE PC 26678   Jean-Jacques Goldman - Non Homologue

Rique Pantoja Quintet With Chet Baker

Chet Baker (trumpet) Rique Pantoja (keyboards) Michele Ascolese (guitar -5) Sizao Machado (bass -1,2) Marco Fratini (bass -5) Bob Wyatt (drums -1/4) Roberto Gatto (drums -5) Silvano Michelino (percussion -1/4) Stefane Rossini (percussion -5)
Rome, Italy or Rio De Janeiro, Brazil or Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1984 or 1985 or 1987
1.CinemaWEA Discosltda (Brazilian) 670 0028
2.Saci-
3.So Hard To Know-
4.Te Cantei-
5.Arborway-
* WEA Discosltda (Brazilian) 670 0028   Rique Pantoja And Chet Baker

1985

Fred Raulston Quartet Featuring Martha Burks And Chet Baker

Chet Baker (trumpet) Fred Raulston (vibraphone) Floyd Darling (piano) Kirby Stuart (bass) Paul Guerrero (drums) Martha Burks (vocals)
Dallas, TX, January 13, 1985
Taking A Chance On LoveJazz Mark 103
April In Paris-
Georgia On My Mind-
I Get A Kick Out Of You-
Would You Believe-
Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight-
Bye Bye Blackbird-
* Jazz Mark 103   Fred Raulston - Would You Believe

Fred Raulston Quartet Featuring Martha Burks And Chet Baker

Chet Baker (trumpet) Fred Raulston (vibraphone) Floyd Darling (piano) Kirby Stuart (bass) Paul Guerrero (drums) Martha Burks (vocals): same personnel
Dallas, TX, January 13 & 14, 1985
Girl TalkI.R.D. TDM 002-2
My Foolish Heart-
The Lady Is A Tramp-
Solar-
My Funny Valentine-
But Not For Me-
When I Fall In LoveI.R.D. TDM 003-2
There Will Never Be Another You-
Misty-
Mr. B-
I Love My Wife-
Time After Time-
Like Someone In LoveI.R.D. TDM 004-2
Time After Time-
The Lady Is A Tramp-
Almost Like Being In Love-
My Foolish Heart-
Chet Swings-
* I.R.D. TDM 002-2   Chet Baker - My Foolish Heart
* I.R.D. TDM 003-2   Chet Baker - Misty
* I.R.D. TDM 004-2   Chet Baker - Time After Time

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet, piano, vocals) Doug Raney (guitar) Jesper Lundgaard (bass) Aage Tanggaard (drums)
"Cafe Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, February 28, 1985
But Not For MeEnja (G) ENJ 9077-2
Broken Wing-
Nardis-
You Go To My Head-
Just Friends-
* Enja (G) ENJ 9077-2   Chet Baker - I Remember You (The Legacy, Vol. 2)

Chet Baker - Paul Bley Duo

Chet Baker (trumpet) Paul Bley (piano)
Copenhagen, Denmark, February 28, 1985
If I Should Lose YouSteepleChase (D) SCS 1207, SCCD 31207
You Go To My Head-
How Deep Is The Ocean-
Pent-Up House-
Everytime We Say Goodbye-
Skidadidlin'-
Diane-
Little Girl BlueSteepleChase (D) SCS 1207
Little Girl Blue (long version)SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31207
* SteepleChase (D) SCS 1207   Chet Baker/Paul Bley - Diane
* SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31207   Chet Baker/Paul Bley - Diane

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Philip Catherine (guitar) Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (bass)
Bologna, Italy, April, 1985
My Funny ValentinePhilology (It) W 30-2
* Philology (It) W 30-2   Chet Baker - Seven Faces Of Valentine

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Philip Catherine (guitar) Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (bass -1/6,9,10) Hein Van De Geijn (bass -7,8)
Monster, Holland, June 6 & 25, 1985
1.If I Should Lose YouCriss Cross Jazz (Du) 1016
2.Sad Walk-
3.How Deep Is The Ocean-
4.Doodlin'-
5.Conception-
6.Love For Sale-
7.Adriano-
8.My Foolish HeartCriss Cross Jazz (Du) 1016 CD
9.Blues In The Closet-
10.Stella By Starlight-
* Criss Cross Jazz (Du) 1016, 1016 CD   Chet Baker - Chet's Choice

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Philip Catherine (guitar) Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (bass)
"7th Jazz Festival", Munster, West Germany, June 21, 1985
Strollin'Enja (G) 5005
Love For Sale-
Leaving-
But Not For Me-
Sad Walk-
* Enja (G) 5005   Chet Baker - Strollin'

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Michel Graillier (piano) Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (bass)
Stockholm, Sweden, June 30, 1985
Love For SaleSonet (Swd) SNTF 946
Nardis-
Candy-
Bye Bye Blackbird-
Tempus Fugit-
Sad Walk-
Red's Blues-
* Sonet (Swd) SNTF 946   Chet Baker - Candy

Herbie Hancock - Dexter Gordon Band

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Herbie Hancock (piano) Pierre Michelot (bass) Billy Higgins (drums)
Paris, France, July 1-12, 1985
Fair WeatherColumbia SC 40464
* Columbia SC 40464   Herbie Hancock - Round Midnight

Chet Baker With Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana

Chet Baker (trumpet) Mike Melillo (piano, conductor) Massimo Moriconi (bass) Giampaolo Ascolese (drums) Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana
Port Recanati, Italy, July 8, 1985
LauraSoul Note (It) SN 1134
This Thing By Starlight-
Yesterdays-
My Foolish Heart-
Dancing In The Dark-
* Soul Note (It) SN 1134   Chet Baker/Mike Melillo - Symphonically

Chet Baker With Lizzy Mercier Descloux Orchestra

Chet Baker (trumpet) Moacyr Marques Da Silva (bass clarinet) Leonardo Gandelman (saxophones) Sivuca (accordion) Michel Cron (violin) Vincent Bouvot (keyboards) Doudeth "Neco" DeAzvedo (acoustic guitar) Vitor Biglione, Harry Bruce, Jorge Degas, Jamil Jones, Dos Santos, Zeppa (bass) Paulo Braga, Billy Perry (drums) Djalma Correa, Alceu Maia, Paulo "Chacal" Perira, Marcelo Salazar (percussion) Slim Batteux, Lorenza Johnson, Adam Kidron, Jose Luiz Mazziotti (backing vocals) Lizzy Mercier Descloux (conductor)
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, July-August, 1985
Fog Horn BluesPolydor (F) 827 910-2
My Funny Valentine-
Garden Of Alas-
Off Off Pleasure-
Love Streams-
* Polydor (F) 827 910-2   Chet Baker - Lizzy Mercier Descloux, One 4 The Soul

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Edy Olivieri (piano) Ilario DeMarinis (bass) Vincenzo Mazzonne (drums)
Locorotondo, Italy, September, 1985
My Funny ValentinePhilology (It) W 30-2
* Philology (It) W 30-2   Chet Baker - Seven Faces Of Valentine

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Michel Graillier (piano) Ricardo Del Fra (bass) John Engels (drums)
Monster, Holland, October 2 & 8, 1985
All Of YouTimeless (Du) SJP 238
Body And Soul-
Look For The Silver Lining-
I Can't Get Started-
My Funny Valentine-
Alone Together-
Someone To Watch Over Me-
How Deep Is The Ocean-
Everything Happens To MeTimeless (Du) CDSJP 238
* Timeless (Du) SJP 238, CDSJP 238   Chet Baker Sings Again

Chet Baker Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Michel Graillier (piano) Massimo Moriconi (bass)
"Moonlight Club", Mancerta, Italy, November 24, 1985
Polka Dots And MoonbeamsPhilology (It) 214W 10/11
-Philology (It) 214W 10/11-2
Night BirdPhilology (It) 214W 10/11
Estate-
Dee's Dilemma-
How Deep Is The Ocean-
My Foolish Heart-
My Funny Valentine-
ArborwayPhilology (It) 214W 10/11-2
Broken Wing-
Funk In Deep Freeze-
* Philology (It) 214W 10/11, 214W 10/11-2   Chet Baker - Live From The Moonlight

Joe LoCascio Quintet With Chet Baker

Chet Baker (trumpet) Joe LoCascio (piano, synthesizer) Tom Mclaren (bass, electric bass) George Weimmer (drums, percussion) Alonzo Alonzo (percussion) Terri Meason (vocals)
Houston, TX, 1985
Old And Lost RiversPausa PR 7200
Sleepless-
Falling Up-
For Amanda-
Bayou Song-
Nicholas-
Nuclear Phrasing-
* Pausa PR 7200   Joe LoCascio - Sleepless

1986

Chet Baker With Christopher Mason Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Christopher Mason (alto saxophone) Mike Pellara (piano) Jim Singleton (bass) Johnny Vidacovich (drums)
New Orleans, LA, January 7, 1986
Silent Night, Pt. 1GSR 1986
The First Noel-
We Three Kings-
Hark The Herald Angels Sing-
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen-
Amazing Grace-
Come All Ye Faithful-
Joy To The World-
Amen-
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear-
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot-
Silent Night, Pt. 2-
* GSR 1986   Chet Baker/Christopher Mason - Silent Night

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Butch Lacy (piano) Jesper Lundgaard (bass) Jukkis Uotila (drums)
Copenhagen, Denmark, February 23, 1986
Long Ago And Far AwaySteepleChase (D) SCS 1221
Here's That Rainy Day-
Two In The Dew-
I Should CareSteepleChase (D) SCCD 31221
Out Of Nowhere-
When Sunny Gets BlueSteepleChase (D) SCS 1221
Isn't It Romantic-
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
* SteepleChase (D) SCS 1221, SCCD 31221   Chet Baker - When Sunny Gets Blue

Chet Baker With The Bradley Young Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Ed Petersen (tenor saxophone -3,4) Bradley Young (piano) Larry Gray (bass) Rusty Jones (drums)
Chicago, IL, May 11, 1986
1.It's You Or No OneEnja (G) ELP 9524
2.My Funny Valentine-
3.Ornithology-
4.Moment's Notice-
5.We'll Be Together Again-
6.Solar-
Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Ed Petersen (tenor saxophone -4,5,7) Bradley Young (piano) Larry Gray (bass) Rusty Jones (drums)
1.Old Devil MoonEnja (G) ENJ 9524-2
2.It's You Or No One-
3.We'll Be Together Again-
4.Ornithology-
5.Crazy Rhythm-
6.My Funny Valentine-
7.Sippin' At Bells-
8.Solar-
* Enja (G) ELP 9524   Chet Baker With The Bradley Young Trio - Chet In Chicago (The Legacy, Vol. 5)
* Enja (G) ENJ 9524-2   Chet Baker With The Bradley Young Trio - Chet In Chicago (The Legacy, Vol. 5)

Chet Baker Trio With Van Morrison

Chet Baker (trumpet) Michel Graillier (piano) Ricardo Del Fra (bass) Van Morrison (vocals -9)
"Ronnie Scott's Club", London, England, November 24, 1986
1.But Not For MeJazz Road/Apollon (J) BY32 5010
2.Arborway-
3.If I Should Lose You-
4.My Ideal-
5.Night Bird-
6.Love For Sale-
7.Shifting Down-
8.You Can't Go Home Again-
9.Send In The Clowns-
* Jazz Road/Apollon (J) BY32 5010   Chet Baker - Live At Ronnie Scott's, London

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Harold Danko (piano) Jon Burr (bass) Ben Riley (drums)
Monster, Holland, December 17-19, 1986
You And The Night And The MusicTimeless (Du) SJP 251/52
As Time Goes By-
My Melancholy Baby-
I'm A Fool To Want You-
When She Smiles-
Sea Breeze-
You Been Here All Along-
Angel Eyes-
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
'Round Midnight-
Swing ShiftingTimeless (Du) SJP 262; Polydor (J) J33J 20153
'Round Midnight-
CaravelleTimeless (Du) SJP 262
For All We KnowTimeless (Du) SJP 262; Polydor (J) J33J 20153
Blue Moon-
My Foolish Heart-
When She SmilesPolydor (J) J33J 20153
My Melancholy Baby-
Sea Breeze-
* Timeless (Du) SJP 251/52, CDSJP 251/52   Chet Baker - As Time Goes By
* Timeless (Du) SJP 262, CDSJP 262   Chet Baker - Cool Cat
* Polydor (J) J33J 20153   Chet Baker - Singin' In The Midnight

1987

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Frank Strazzeri (piano) Nicola Stilo (guitar -12) John Leftwich (bass) Ralph Penland (drums -1/5)
Hollywood, CA & Paris, France, January-May, 1987
1.Moon And SandNovus 3054-2-N
2.You're My Thrill-
3.For Heaven's Sake-
4.Everytime We Say Goodbye-
5.I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You-
6.Imagination-
7.Daydream-
8.Blame It On My Youth-
9.My One And Only Love-
10.Everything Happens To Me-
11.Almost Blue-
12.Zingaro-
* Novus 3054-2-N   Chet Baker - Let's Get Lost

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Nicola Stilo (flute) Luca Flores, Mike Melillo (piano) Furio DiCastri (bass)
"Shalimar Club", Senigallia, Italy, May 22, 1987
My Funny ValentinePhilology (It) W 30-2
* Philology (It) W 30-2   Chet Baker - Seven Faces Of Valentine

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Nicola Stilo (flute) Mike Melillo (piano -1/3) Luca Flores (piano -4/6) Furio DiCastri (bass)
"Shalimar Club", Senigallia, Italy, May 23, 1987
1.Mr. BPhilology (It) W 59-2
2.Arborway-
3.Just Friends-
4.Night Bird-
5.Conception-
6.I Remember You-
* Philology (It) W 59-2   Chet Baker - A Night At The Shalimar

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Harold Danko (piano) Hein Van De Geijn (bass) John Engels (drums)
"Hitomi Kinen Kodo", Tokyo, Japan, June 14, 1987
Stella By Starlight / Introducing The MembersPaddle Wheel (J) K32Y 6270
For Minors Only-
Almost Blue-
Portrait In Black And White-
My Funny Valentine-
FourPaddle Wheel (J) K32Y 6281
Arborway-
I'm A Fool To Want You-
Seven Steps To Heaven-
For All We Know-
Broken Wing-
* Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y 6270   Chet Baker In Tokyo - Memories
* Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y 6281   Chet Baker In Tokyo - Four

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker, Tom Harrell (trumpet) Hal Galper (piano) Steve Gilmore (bass) Bill Goodwin (drums)
Modena, Italy, July 20, 1987
Mr. BPhilology (It) W 52-2
* Philology (It) W 52-2   Chet Baker - Naima: Unusual Chet

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Kirk Lightsey (piano) Rocky Knauer (bass) John Engels (drums)
"Clnema Margherita", Tarcento, Italy, August 10, 1987
NaimaPhilology (It) W 52-2
* Philology (It) W 52-2   Chet Baker - Naima: Unusual Chet

Charlie Haden Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet) Enrico Pieranunzi (piano) Charlie Haden (bass) Billy Higgins (drums)
Rome, Italy, November 11 & 12, 1987
VisaSoul Note (It) SN 1172
Silence-
Echi-
My Funny Valentine-
'Round Midnight-
Conception-
* Soul Note (It) SN 1172, 121172-2   Charlie Haden/Chet Baker/Enrico Pieranunzi/Billy Higgins - Silence

Chet Baker With The NDR Big Band

Lennart Axelsson, Heinz Habermann, Paul Kubatsh, Manfred Moch (trumpet) Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Wolfgang Ahlers, Egon Christmann, Manfred Grossmann, Hermann Plato (trombone) Herb Geller, Jochen Ment (alto saxophone) Harald Ende, Stan Sulzman (tenor saxophone) Werner Ronfeldt (baritone saxophone, flute) Wolfgang Schluter (vibraphone) Walter Norris (piano) John Schroder (guitar) Lucas Lindholm (bass) Alex Riel (drums) Karsten Gorzel, Jorg A. Keller, Horst Muhlbradt (arranger)
"Audimax", Hamburg, West Germany, November 14, 1987
Here's That Rainy DayEnja (G) ENJ 9021-2
How Deep Is The Ocean-
Mister B-
In Your Own Sweet Way-
All Of You-
Dolphin Dance-
Look For The Silver Lining-
Django-
All Blues-
* Enja (G) ENJ 9021-2   Chet Baker - The Legacy

Chet Baker With The Space Jazz Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Enrico Pieranunzi (piano) Massimo Moriconi (bass) John Arnold (drums)
"Corto Maltese", Ostia, Italy, November, 1987
Seven Steps To HeavenPhilology (It) W 52-2
* Philology (It) W 52-2   Chet Baker - Naima: Unusual Chet

1988 (aged 58)

Jan Erik Vold

Chet Baker (trumpet) Egil Kapsted (piano) Philip Catherine (guitar) Terje Venaas (bass) Jan Erik Vold (vocals)
Paris, France, February 17 & 18, 1988
Et Nytt MeteHot Club (F) HCRCD 50
In Memory Of-
Den Svimle Sivingen-
Der Bjorketreet Stod-
En Trane Letter-
Balladen Om Smarblid-
I Gar Ja-
Jag Ser-
At Fuglene Ikke Synger-
Elg-
Wigman-
Fuglen Fra Kapingamarangi-
6 Hekt-
Koan For En Kulturbyrakrat-
Furukonglesang-
Ingefaerblomstenes-
Duft-
Han Brant Fordi Han Brant-
Uten Ord Fire Island-
* Hot Club (F) HCRCD 50   Jan Erik Vold/Chet Baker - Blamann! Blamann!

Chet Baker - Enrico Pieranunzi Duo

Chet Baker (trumpet) Enrico Pieranunzi (piano)
Recanati, Italy, February 28 & 29, 1988
Funk In The Deep FreezePhilology (It) W 20-2
Autumn In New York-
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
Just Friends-
Night Bird-
Dee's Dilemma-
Four-
* Philology (It) W 20-2   Chet Baker/Enrico Pieranunzi - Funk In The Deep Freeze

Chet Baker - Enrico Pieranunzi Duo

Chet Baker (trumpet) Enrico Pieranunzi (piano): same personnel
Recanati, Italy, February 29, 1988
My Old Flame (take 3)Philology (It) 214W 20
The Thrill Is Gone (take 2)-
Here's That Rainy Day (take 3)-
If You Could See Me Now (take 2)-
All The Way (take 2)-
But Beautiful-
Darn That Dream (take 5)-
* Philology (It) 214W 20   Chet Baker/Enrico Pieranunzi - The Heart Of The Ballad

Chet Baker With The Space Jazz Trio

Chet Baker (trumpet) Enrico Pieranunzi (piano) Enzo Pletropaoli (bass) Fabrizio Sferra (drums)
Recanati, Italy, March 1 & 2, 1988
Come Rain Or Come Shine (take 2)Philology (It) 214W 21
Blue In Green (take 2)-
House Of Jade-
That Ol' Devil Moon (take 2)-
Little Girl Blue (take 2)-
Just One Of Those Things (take 7)-
* Philology (It) 214W 21   Chet Baker - Little Girl Blue

Archie Shepp Quartet With Chet Baker

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Archie Shepp (tenor saxophone, vocals) Horace Parlan (piano) Herman Wright (bass) Clifford Jarvis (drums)
"21st German Jazz Festival", "Kongresshalle", Frankfurt Am Main, West Germany, March 13, 1988
Dedication To Bessie Smith's BluesL+R (G) LR 45006
My Foolish Heart-
ConfirmationL+R (G) CDLR 45006
* L+R (G) LR 45006, CDLR 45006   Archie Shepp/Chet Baker - In Memory Of First And Last Meeting In Frankfurt And Paris 1988

Archie Shepp Quartet With Chet Baker

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Archie Shepp (tenor saxophone, vocals) Horace Parlan (piano) Herman Wright (bass) Clifford Jarvis (drums): same personnel
live in Paris, France, March 14, 1988
When Lights Are LowL+R (G) CDLR 45006
How Deep Is The OceanL+R (G) LR 45006
That Ol' Devil Moon-
My IdealL+R (G) CDLR 45006
* L+R (G) LR 45006, CDLR 45006   Archie Shepp/Chet Baker - In Memory Of First And Last Meeting In Frankfurt And Paris 1988

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet, piano) Nicola Stilo (flute, guitar) Luca Flores (piano) Marc Abrams (bass)
Rosenheim, West Germany, April 17, 1988
Funk In The Deep FreezeTimeless (Du) SJP 233
I'm A Fool To Want You-
Portrait In Black And White-
In A Sentimental Mood-
If I Should Lose You-
ArborwayTimeless (Du) CDSJP 233
* Timeless (Du) SJP 233, CDSJP 233   Chet Baker Last Quartet - Farewell

Chet Baker With The NDR Big Band

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Herb Geller (alto saxophone) Walter Norris (piano) John Schroder (guitar) Lucas Lindholm (bass) Aage Tanggaard (drums) Dieter Glawischnig (conductor) The NDR Big Band
"Funkhaus", Hanover, West Germany, April 28, 1988
All BluesEnja (G) 5097
Well, You Needn't-
Django-
Look For The Silver LiningEnja (G) 6020
Sippin' At Bells-
* Enja (G) 5097, ENJ 5097-2; Rhino R2 79600   Chet Baker - My Favourite Songs: The Last Great Concert
* Enja (G) 6020, ENJ 6020-2   Chet Baker - Straight From The Heart: The Great Last Concert, Vol. II
= Rhino R2 79624   Chet Baker - Straight From The Heart: The Last Great Concert, Vol. II

Chet Baker With The Radio Symphony Hannover

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Walter Norris (piano) John Schroder (guitar) Aage Tanggaard (drums) Dieter Glawischnig (director) The Radio Symphony Hannover
"Funkhaus", Hanover, West Germany, April 28, 1988
My Funny ValentineEnja (G) 5097, ENJ 9300-2
SummertimeEnja (G) 5097
I Fall In Love Too Easily-
I Get Along Without You Very WellEnja (G) 6020
There's A Small Hotel-
Tenderly-
* Enja (G) 5097, ENJ 5097-2; Rhino R2 79600   Chet Baker - My Favourite Songs: The Last Great Concert
* Enja (G) 6020, ENJ 6020-2   Chet Baker - Straight From The Heart: The Great Last Concert, Vol. II
= Rhino R2 79624   Chet Baker - Straight From The Heart: The Last Great Concert, Vol. II
* Enja (G) ENJ 9300-2   Various Artists - Ballads

Chet Baker With Walter Norris Quartet

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Herb Geller (alto saxophone) Walter Norris (piano) John Schroder (guitar) Lucas Lindholm (bass) Aage Tanggaard (drums)
"Funkhaus", Hanover, West Germany, April 28, 1988
In Your Own Sweet WayEnja (G) 5097
ConceptionEnja (G) 6020
My Funny Valentine-
* Enja (G) 5097, ENJ 5097-2; Rhino R2 79600   Chet Baker - My Favourite Songs: The Last Great Concert
* Enja (G) 6020, ENJ 6020-2   Chet Baker - Straight From The Heart: The Great Last Concert, Vol. II
= Rhino R2 79624   Chet Baker - Straight From The Heart: The Last Great Concert, Vol. II

Others

Chet Baker On Dutch Radio Shows

Chet Baker (trumpet) Jacques Pelzer (alto saxophone, flute) Wolfgang Lackerschmid (vibraphone) Harold Danko, Michel Graillier, Phil Markowitz (piano) Philip Catherine (guitar) Cameron Brown, Scott Lee, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, Frank Tusa (bass) Jeff Brillinger, John Engels, Alphonse Mouzon (drums)
live in Holland, 1976-1985
There Will Never Be Another YouOut Of The Blue PRCD 2010091
I'm Old Fashioned-
Ray's Idea-
Chet's Theme-
This Is Always-
Just Friends-
Lady Bird-
Blue 'N Boogie-
same session
My Foolish HeartOut Of The Blue PRCD 2010091
Margarine-
Strollin'-
Love For Sale-
Leaving-
Lament-
Shifting Down-
* Out Of The Blue PRCD 2010091   Chet Baker - The Sesjun Radio Shows

The Legacy, Vol. 3

Chet Baker (trumpet, vocals) Lee Konitz (alto saxophone) Wolfgang Lackerschmid (vibraphone, marimba) Donald Johnston (piano) Larry Coryell, Nicola Stilo (guitar) Gunter Lenz, Ron McClure, Buster Williams (bass) Jeff Hirshfield, Tony Williams (drums) Lillias White (vocals)
1978, late 1979, 1987
Why Shouldn't You CryEnja (G) ENJ 9337-2
You Don't Know What Love Is-
Rue Gregoire Du Tour-
Balzwaltz-
Five Years Ago-
Waltz For Berlin-
Dessert-
Toku Do-
Chet's Ballad (Why Shouldn't You Cry)-
* Enja (G) ENJ 9337-2   Chet Baker - Why Shouldn't You Cry (The Legacy, Vol. 3)