Chet Baker Sings FSNT33_105_2 but produced from the other

but produced from the other side of the ocean by Norman Granz

it is the first of what would be 3 Concerts of Sacred Music composed by Ellington between 1965 & 1973

from ska to rocksteady to the early reggae sounds of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s

draws from McCraven’s 2017 Hideout residency with Jeff Parker

and tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake

Chet Baker Sings FSNT33_105_2 but produced from the otherKnown as a fine trumpet player, Chet Baker can also sing, as the title of his 1956 studio album, Chet Baker Sings confirms. Whilst this is an end to end classic album, its worth it just for his velvety rendition of My Funny Valentine. Musicians backing Chet are Russ Freeman, Carson Smith, Joe Mondragon, Jimmy Bond, Bob Neel, Larance Marable and Peter Lipman. Blue Note Tone Poet edition.