Performers: Chet Baker, flugelhorn, vocals ; Jacques Pelzer, alto saxophone, flute ; René Urtreger, piano ; Luigi Trussardi, bass ; Franco Manzecchi, drums (in the 1964 film) ; Chet Baker Quartet (Chet Baker, trumpet ; Michel Graillier, piano ; Jean Luis Reassenfosse, bass ; Wolfgang Lackerschmid, vibraphone) (in the 1979 film). The first performance filmed 1964 in Belgium for the program Jazz pour tous; the second performance filmed Sept. 3, 1979 at the Jazz Kongsberg Festival in Norway. Booklet includes liner notes by Rob Bowman; foreword by Chet's son, Paul; rare photographs; memorabilia collage.
Contents:
Norway 1979: Love for sale / Cole Porter. Isn't it romantic / Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers -- Airegin / Sonny Rollins -- Time after time / Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne -- So what / Miles Davis -- Norway 1979: Interview -- Blue train / John Coltrane -- Softly, as in a morning sunrise / Oscar Hammerstein, Sigmund Romberg -- Five years ago / Wolfgang Lackerschmid -- Love for sale / Cole Porter.
Summary:
Featuring two performances by the foremost interpreter of the West Coast school of cool jazz. Filmed in Europe 15 years apart, these two shows seen together provide an overview of Baker's illustrious career.
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