Chet Baker Quartet Jazz at Ann Arbor LP Record 1955 Pacific Jazz Jazz 33 PJ 1203
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This classic jazz album "Jazz at Ann Arbor" by the Chet Baker Quartet captures a pivotal live performance recorded on May 9, 1954, and released by Pacific Jazz Records in 1955. Featuring Chet Baker on trumpet, Russ Freeman on piano, Carson Smith on bass, and Bob Neel on drums, this album presents an intimate and swinging jazz session at the University of Michigan's annual May Festival. The album includes timeless tracks such as "Line for Lyons," "Lover Man," "My Funny Valentine," and "Maid in Mexico," showcasing Baker's lyrical trumpet style and the quartet's seamless interplay.
This original pressing is a 12" vinyl LP with 33 RPM speed, pressed on standard black vinyl. The sleeve features minimalist, vintage artwork with dancing figures and is marked with the catalog number Pacific Jazz PJ-1203. The back cover includes detailed liner notes by Ollie McLaughlin and a full track listing with composer credits. This recording is highly regarded for its historical significance and superb performance quality, making it a valuable addition for jazz collectors and enthusiasts of the West Coast jazz sound.
Collectors will appreciate the original 1955 Pacific Jazz release, noted for its high fidelity long-playing format and its representation of Chet Baker's early influential work. The album remains a cherished artifact of 1950s jazz culture and a testament to Baker's enduring legacy as a jazz great.
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