Baby Breeze is an album by trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker which was recorded in 1964 and released on the Limelight label.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden states: "Although Chet Baker's recordings from late in his life varied dramatically in quality, this series of studio sessions is a high point in his career. After having his trumpet stolen, he plays beautifully with a borrowed flügelhorn throughout most of these songs with a powerful tone".
Track listing
- "Baby Breeze" (Richard Carpenter) – 3:06
- "Born to Be Blue" (Mel Tormé, Robert Wells) – 4:03
- "This Is the Thing" (Hal Galper) – 4:51
- "I Wish You Love" (Charles Trénet, Albert Beach) – 3:09
- "Everything Depends on You" (Earl Hines, Charles Carpenter, Louis Dunlap) – 3:21
- "One with One" (Galper) – 3:42
- "Pamela's Passion" (Galper) – 5:19
- "The Touch of Your Lips" (Ray Noble) – 2:39
- "Comin' Down" (Richard Carpenter) – 4:25
- "You're Mine, You" (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) – 3:08
- "Sweet Sue, Just You" (Victor Young, Will J. Harris) – 2:16 Bonus track on CD release
- "A Taste of Honey" (Bobby Scott, Ric Marlow) – 2:57 Bonus track on CD release
- "Think Beautiful" (Stan Freeman, Jack Lawrence) – 4:18 Bonus track on CD release
- "I Wish You Love" [alternate take] (Trénet, Beach) – 3:24 Bonus track on CD release
- "Think Beautiful" [alternate take] (Freeman, Lawrence) – 4:18 Bonus track on CD release
- Recorded at A&R Studios in NYC on November 14, 1964 (tracks 1, 3, 6, 7, 9–12 & 14), November 20, 1964 (tracks 2, 4, 5, 8, 13 & 15)
Personnel
- Chet Baker – flugelhorn, vocals
- Frank Strozier – alto saxophone, flute (tracks 1, 3, 6, 7 & 9)
- Phil Urso – tenor saxophone, arranger (tracks 1, 3, 6, 7 & 9)
- Hal Galper – piano, arranger (tracks 1, 3, 6, 7 & 9)
- Bob James – piano (tracks 4, 8 & 13–15)
- Bobby Scott – piano, arranger (tracks 2, 5 & 12)
- Kenny Burrell – guitar (tracks 2, 5, 10 & 11)
- Michael Fleming – bass (tracks 1, 3, 4, 6–9 & 13–15)
- Charlie Rice – drums (tracks 1, 3, 4, 6–9 & 13–15)
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