Italian Sessions, The

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:55:20
Personnel: Chet Baker (trumpet); Bobby Jaspar (tenor saxophone, flute); Amadeo Tommasi (piano); Rene Thomas (guitar); Benoit Quersin (bass); Daniel Humair (drums). Recorded at RCA Studios, Rome, Italy in March 1962. Includes liner notes by Jim Macnie. All tracks have been digitally remastered. This unique set, recorded in Rome in 1962, finds trumpeter Chet Baker playing in an uncharacteristically bold and vigorous manner. In part, the change may be attributed to the stable of musicians Baker plays with here--a hard-bop-happy sextet that really lights a fire under the icon of "West Coast cool." When the set kicks off with a simmering rendition of Thelonious Monk's "Well You Needn't," with Baker's playing pushing lyrically against the composition's frantic, angular rhythms to great effect, the listener knows THE ITALIAN SESSIONS will be no ordinary, laid-back outing. Though superb readings of "These Foolish Things" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" allow Baker to display his trademark command of subtlety and grace (both are gorgeous, flowing ballads), THE ITALIAN SESSIONS is mostly driven by an urgent intensity. Charlie Parker's "Barbados" and Sonny Rollins's "Pent-Up House" have a taut, fun-loving energy rarely seen in Baker's work. The company plays impressively, with notable contributions from tenor saxophonist and flautist Bobby Jaspar and guitarist Rene Thomas (the presence of electric guitar is another unusual and welcome addition to Baker's sound). In terms of tone, attack, and the wealth of inventive ideas, this record presents some of the most assured playing of Baker's career.
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)