Chet Is Back!

Recorded in Italy in 1962, Chet Is Back! showcases the iconic trumpeter cutting loose on such bop-oriented workouts as “Pent-Up House” and “Well, You Needn’t.” Backed skillfully by a young cadre of up-and-coming European musicians, 

including the stellar saxophonist Bobby Jaspar and guitarist René Thomas, Baker sounds marvelous in both ballads and up-tempo tunes. It includes a stellar Baker version of the immortal “Over the Rainbow”

Tracklist

A1.  Well, You Needn't
A2.  These Foolish Things
A3.  Barbados
A4.  Star Eyes

B1.  Over The Rainbow
B2.  Pent-Up House
B3.  Ballata In Forma Di Blues
B4.  Blues In The Closet

Credits

Bass – Benoît Quersin
Drums – Daniel Humair
Guitar – René Thomas
Liner Notes – Rodolfo D'Intino
Piano – Amedeo Tommasi
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Bobby Jaspar
Trumpet – Chet Baker

Notes

Recorded in Rome, January 15, 1962.