The Last Great Concert : My Favourite Songs Vol.1 & 2

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合計収録時間 : 01:29:55
The NDR Big Band includes: Dieter Glawishnig (conductor); A. Boether, E. Wurster, H. Ende, K. Nagurski (flute, reeds); L. Axelsson, H. Habermann, B. Lanese, M. Moch (trumpet); W. Ahlers, P. Plato, M. Grossmann, E. Christmann (trombone); W. Schluter (vibraphone). Liner notes include an interview with Matthias Winckelmann. Personnel: Chet Baker (vocals, trumpet); Chet Baker; M. Blazejewska-Woller, H. Bosse, H. Jahreis, H. Yashima, V. Schell, Christian H. Bruning, W. Schadow, J. Meyer, E. Cieslinski, Mark Williams , V. Mutschler, W. Laatz, U. Fitkau, A. Schleinschock, W. Krohne, F. Haus (violin); M. Ben Dor, M. Brockhaus, H.V. Kolf, G. Moos, D. Penkov, Ch. Pohl (viola); W. Ebert, H. Beckedorf, H. Jeroschewitz (cello); Emil Wurster, A. Boether, Harlo Geller, Harald Ende (flute, reeds); S. Bleier (flute); K. Kirschvink, J. Peitz (clarinet); K. Matsubara, D. Luhrmann (oboe); W. Rudiger (bassoon); Klaus Nagurski (reeds); Bob Lanese, M. Moch, Lennart Axelsson, Heinz Habermann (trumpet); J.W. Wiemes, H. Nickl, U.V. Stemm (French horn); Wolfgang Ahlers, Paddy Plato, Egon Christmann (trombone); W. Schluter (vibraphone); Lucas Lindholm (double bass); John Schroder (guitar); Herb Geller (flute, reeds, alto saxophone); Walter Norris (piano); Aage Tanggaard (drums); Hannover Radio Symphony Orchestra, NDR Bigband. Liner Note Authors: Kurt Geise; Scott Yanow; Kurt Giese; Matthias Winckelmann . Recording information: Funkhaus Hannover, Germany (04/28/1988); Funkhaus, Hannover, Germany (04/28/1988). Director: Dieter Glawischnig. Photographer: Calle Hesslefors. Translators: Mike Conant; Mark Williams . Arrangers: Horst Muhlbradt; Bernard Ebbinghouse; Jorg Achim Keller. This 1988 release sees Chet Baker on stage in Funkhaus Hannover, West Germany. This concert is the last authorized recording by the legendary trumpeter and singer. In fact, Baker was found on the pavement outside an Amsterdam hotel, dead under mysterious circumstances, only two weeks after this concert was recorded. Surprisingly, however, Baker's trumpet playing is full of life and energy on this release. It is said that he was inspired by the setting. Accompanied by a full orchestra, big band, and old friends, Herb Geller (alto sax) and Walter Norris (piano), Baker rises to the occasion, performing with what might be termed, "grace and sophistication" on all seven tracks. Playing some of the most heartfelt solos of his career, Baker seems to hauntingly eulogize his own imminent passing. And his tender vocal musings on "My Funny Valentine" (a lyric which Baker undeniably owns) and "I Fall in Love Too Easily" make THE LAST GREAT CONCERT a respectable, indeed, an endearing farewell to a jazz icon.
録音 : ステレオ (Live)