Thank you, very pretty, but for me - it's live in toyko 1987 that moves me as his best rendition of this record. Like a light bulb that glows bright, right before it burns out.
that whole record is chet's best.. 2 and a half hours. Live and uncut. trumpet, piano, and bass, nothing more nothing less. True masters of their craft.
“I like to play in the deep register. I was never a high-note specialist. My range goes from the bottom of the horn up to around C or D. High D is about it for me … about two-and-a-half octaves, I think. But in these two-and-a-half octaves, I can say everything I have to say.” 10:10 Chet Baker.
"My Funny Valentine" by Chet Baker is a love song praising the imperfections of one's beloved. It speaks to the idea that true love means accepting someone even with all of their flaws. The lyrics express the narrator's admiration of the other person and how their “unphotographable” features, and imperfections, still manage to make them smile. The song is a declaration of unconditional love and appreciation and ends with an affirmation that they’ll stay together “each day is Valentine’s Day”. 10:01 [Songtell]
"My funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine You make me smile with my heart Your looks are laughable Unphotographable Yet you're my favorite work of art" 11:11 Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers
He has a light tenor voice, not dissimilar in range to people like Nat Cole or Mel Torme. But Baker's voice was all “head” and no “body.” Source: The Arts Fuse
Entering the studio for the first time as a singer, Chet Baker gave “Valentine” what just may be its definitive treatment. It's certainly the reference recording for most of the vocal performances made since. 2:02 [JazzTimes]
My Funny Valentine: It has been recorded over 1,600 times by more than 600 artists, both instrumentally and vocally, and is permanently associated with Frank Sinatra, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker and Miles Davis, among others. 5:05 [The WholeNote]
Go listen to The Last Great Concert album. Just weeks before his death. His solo on My Funny Valentine is heartbreaking, wistful, haunting, lonely and on and on… his finest moment with many on that double Album. 🎺
In the dust of the city. It's epnemeral and beauty, whispering to me. When istering, for some reason I feel sad. Permeate the heart. Don't look so sad.
Chet Baker | The Life & Music of a Jazz Icon by Sam Braysher - Apr 1, 2022 One of the most famous jazz musicians of all time, Chet Baker was an iconic cool jazz trumpeter and singer. Source: Jazzfuel
Chet's vocal sounds a little more improvised than the one he did in the 50s I heard here earlier--which was more like Sinatra's reading in the same period. His trumpet is great here.
Siempre digo que Miles, te ametralla con diez notas y te deja asombrado. Pero Chet, te clava una sola y te deja mirando lejos, escuchando el eco...Admiro a ambos. Prefiero a Chet.
Was Chet's death (in Italy?) on another trip to the country? This is one of his longer, more intense performances. (I love that both he and Miles never fooled with the flugelhorn, which has become overdone---a smooth-jazz sound which every trumpet player seems to be enamored of these days.)
The best review ever! I just wanna add ... It takes a quality brain and heart to FEEL good music... a pair of exigent ears is enough just to recognise a quality recording
Too bad the heroin got him - but then again he was probably high AF when he blew this. Pat Metheny wanted to have him join his tour.....he was so far out there pat's tune Chet's Call turned into a GR300 blow because Chet couldnt handle the rigors of tourin at the time..... Circa '84 only played live. Pat has never taken a sip of booze or did drugs and yet he was still willing to accommodate Chet.....Chet just couldnt make "the call". Sad. Sad AF.
To me, Chet is the most beautiful player ever.
Magnifica interpretazione. Il grande poeta del jazz.
The troubled master,the most underappreciated artist of my lifetime. Your last gift was a great one. Play on!
So much soul and passion, you can hear and feel it.
Love the melancholy as well.
Saudade 4 life
Thank you, very pretty, but for me - it's live in toyko 1987 that moves me as his best rendition of this record. Like a light bulb that glows bright, right before it burns out.
このマイ ファニーバレンタインはすぐ近くでチェットベーカーが心の叫びをトランペット🎺で伝えてくれている生の演奏を見事に収録してくれたレコーディングです。
ベーカーの全てが表れています。素晴らしい演奏です。
Soul searching & atmospheric but always for the longest held memories. Simply beautiful.
multi-talented musician
Jazz pur! Magnifique
that whole record is chet's best.. 2 and a half hours. Live and uncut. trumpet, piano, and bass, nothing more nothing less. True masters of their craft.
He oido a los grandes de la trompeta 🎺 pero ninguno como Chet Baker por su entrega en cada nota su impecable técnica y sonido magistral. Un genio.
Very moving rendition one of Chet bakers best interpretations of this song as well as excellent backing
As a son of music-loving parents, Chet started singing in the local church choir.
If you search a little, you'll find a lot of trumpet solos with Chet Baker. This is wonderful and pleasurable. 1:11
Although he led his own quartet, he was not a born leader and seldom asserted his authority.
“I like to play in the deep register. I was never a high-note specialist. My range goes from the bottom of the horn up to around C or D. High D is about it for me … about two-and-a-half octaves, I think. But in these two-and-a-half octaves, I can say everything I have to say.” 10:10
Chet Baker.
A bit of joy, a bit of angst, rolled together into something lovely
Wonderful and relaxing
Very moving rendition of this emotive song one of chets best the backing is also great
"My Funny Valentine" by Chet Baker is a love song praising the imperfections of one's beloved. It speaks to the idea that true love means accepting someone even with all of their flaws. The lyrics express the narrator's admiration of the other person and how their “unphotographable” features, and imperfections, still manage to make them smile. The song is a declaration of unconditional love and appreciation and ends with an affirmation that they’ll stay together “each day is Valentine’s Day”. 10:01 [Songtell]
"My funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine You make me smile with my heart Your looks are laughable Unphotographable Yet you're my favorite work of art" 11:11
Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers
The very definition of cool sadness. Thank you,. Chet
This is so beautiful. Everyone is incredible... but it was Graillier's piano that broke me.
oh my god why does it end so suddenly??
I agree with you Clare. Amazing playing.
Una perla splendida e indimenticabile
can we also appreciate the piano solo, it's perfect
... and not just the piano solo, but the exquisite voicings and colors in the piano accompaniment throughout.
Me too…….who’s playing the ivories ?
Fabulous!
10:01
He has a light tenor voice, not dissimilar in range to people like Nat Cole or Mel Torme. But Baker's voice was all “head” and no “body.”
Source: The Arts Fuse
Extraordinary sound ,mastery captivating Thanks Chet Godspeed!
"Exactly right in every detail"
C'est tout bonnement sublime.
Grazie. .
Icry every time I hear this
Moi aussi
Wow. This is incredible! The definition of jazz right here!
Entering the studio for the first time as a singer, Chet Baker gave “Valentine” what just may be its definitive treatment. It's certainly the reference recording for most of the vocal performances made since. 2:02 [JazzTimes]
My Funny Valentine: It has been recorded over 1,600 times by more than 600 artists, both instrumentally and vocally, and is permanently associated with Frank Sinatra, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker and Miles Davis, among others. 5:05 [The WholeNote]
Go listen to The Last Great Concert album. Just weeks before his death. His solo on My Funny Valentine is heartbreaking, wistful, haunting, lonely and on and on… his finest moment with many on that double Album. 🎺
thanks for the upload, love this recording
Indeed very nice... :-D
Some men should never die
Chet Chet Chet... Wow brother.
Genius :(((((
In the dust of the city.
It's epnemeral and beauty, whispering to me.
When istering, for some reason I feel sad.
Permeate the heart.
Don't look so sad.
Jest ciepły wieczor,miasto świeci.Odplywam.
I love this versión
Too bad it was cut off before the end. Still, pure magic. Thanks.
wow,. just great. and at 11:35 he scats!
Per sempre la mia Alma ❤
Una terapia gratuita
You see Gourgous . My heart melts o
You are beautiful. Your music is wonderful in my ear
Chet Baker | The Life & Music of a Jazz Icon
by Sam Braysher - Apr 1, 2022
One of the most famous jazz musicians of all time, Chet Baker was an iconic cool jazz trumpeter and singer.
Source: Jazzfuel
ze beast
Kalos.
Piano is in my face
Chet's vocal sounds a little more improvised than the one he did in the 50s I heard here earlier--which was more like Sinatra's reading in the same period. His trumpet is great here.
Hurt mu soul
I am an atheist........... but this is true belief
Siempre digo que Miles, te ametralla con diez notas y te deja asombrado. Pero Chet, te clava una sola y te deja mirando lejos, escuchando el eco...Admiro a ambos. Prefiero a Chet.
💜
Was Chet's death (in Italy?) on another trip to the country? This is one of his longer, more intense performances. (I love that both he and Miles never fooled with the flugelhorn, which has become overdone---a smooth-jazz sound which every trumpet player seems to be enamored of these days.)
Years of hard living since he first recorded this in the early 50s as the movie star handsome king of West Coast Cool. Still wonderful though.
MAAHOO
85 and sound quality is like in the 20s
80s cell phones recording quality was no good.
Better to have good music recorded badly, than bad music recorded good!
The best review ever! I just wanna add ... It takes a quality brain and heart to FEEL good music... a pair of exigent ears is enough just to recognise a quality recording
Too bad the heroin got him - but then again he was probably high AF when he blew this. Pat Metheny wanted to have him join his tour.....he was so far out there pat's tune Chet's Call turned into a GR300 blow because Chet couldnt handle the rigors of tourin at the time..... Circa '84 only played live. Pat has never taken a sip of booze or did drugs and yet he was still willing to accommodate Chet.....Chet just couldnt make "the call". Sad. Sad AF.
.....searching for better jazz - won`t get nowhere....
1:11
licc
Chicken skin
Uf!