Product Details
- Artist: Chet Baker
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- Binding: Audio CD
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- EAN: 0724382826224
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- Label: Blue Note Records
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- Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
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- Number of Discs: 1
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- Product Group: Music
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- Publisher: Blue Note Records
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- Release Date: 1994-01-25
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- Studio: Blue Note Records
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- Title: My Funny Valentine
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- UPC: 724382826224
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Avg Customer Rating: 
Product Description: Chet Baker was at the height of his popularity, the epitome of cool jazz, when these tracks were recorded for Pacific Jazz between 1952 and 1954. While Baker could hold his own in bop settings, the emphasis in this collection is squarely on his lyrical approach to ballads, whether singing or playing trumpet, with just a rhythm section or an added string orchestra. His vocals were absolutely distinctive, sung in a high-pitched, even fragile voice seemingly drained of emotion and yet possessing an inherent charm, a detachment that might be both the antithesis of style and its definition, whether it's heard as sensitivity or indifference. The singing is a double of his trumpet playing here, spare and barely present but achieving much through nuance and suggestion. Pianist Russ Freeman is an almost constant partner, supplying deft chords and harmonic daring, amplifying Baker's ideas. Their empathy is especially evident in the beautiful instrumental "Moon Love," but it's just as significant on signature Baker songs such as "My Funny Valentine," "Let's Get Lost," and "Like Someone in Love." --Stuart Broomer
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Customer Reviews
Chet Baker - My funny valentine
Not as expected.
Expected brilliant saxo solos but was just singing with a really boring and sleeping voice
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DADDYS SONG
I GOT THIS CD FOR MY DAD.. HE LOVES THE SONG "MY FUNNY VALENTINE" AND I LOVED HOW THIS ARTIST SANG THE SONG.
WHEN MY DAD WAS VERY ILL WITH CANCER, SCARED AND UNSURE... HE WOULD PLAY THAT SONG AND SING ALONG... IT CALMED HIM.
AFTER MY DAD PASSED, I OF COURSE, KEPT THE CD'S I BOUGHT HIM... AND I STILL PLAY HIS SONG.
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My Funny Valentine
Marvelous CD. It took us back, in a pleasant way, to the time
we were young. Music that makes you feel good and relaxing.
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My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
Dreadful shame this man died so young. So much talent both singing and playing the trumpet. A smooth, easy listening cd. Highly recommended
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Sweet and Sultry and Simply Spectacular!
This music is perfect for a rainy day curled up on the couch by the fire with your significant other by your side. It's a shame they don't make music like this anymore. My favorite of all Chet's albums and one of my all-time favorites period. His rendition of "My Funny Valentine" is my personal favorite (even trumping Sinatra's wonderful version). There is not one song that disappoints, the whole CD is an absolute treasure. The man knew his limitations as a singer, and although he wasn't blessed with a voice like 'Ol Blue Eyes' or Johnny Hartman it's the raw emotion that he puts into the songs and the way he is able to phrase them (ala Billie Holiday) that makes it so special. Also his trumpet playing is absolutely superb as usual. One of the most romantic albums you will ever hear! I promise you will not be disappointed. Now go out and buy it now and play it on that special date with the woman (or man) of your dreams.
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