The Early Years, Chet Baker, Music CD

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The Early Years

Disc 1
1	Out of Nowhere 16:20
2	The Squirrel 14:44
3	They Didn't Believe Me 6:17
4	My Old Flame 5:25
5	There Will Never Be Another You 7:02
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Disc 2
1	Isn't It Romantic? 3:32
2	The Lamp Is Low 2:34
3	This Time the Dream's on Me 2:47
4	Maid in Mexico 2:56
5	Imagination 3:03
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Disc 3
1	Band Aid 2:48
2	Bea's Flat 3:02
3	Moon Love 3:19
4	Happy Little Sunbeam 2:43
5	I Fall in Love Too Easily 2:06
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Disc 4
1	The Wind 4:03
2	But Not for Me 3:05
3	Time After Time 2:47
4	I Get Along Without You Very Well 3:00
5	There Will Never Be Another You 3:00
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Editorial Reviews

The four discs in this Proper box chart the development of Chet Baker with a slew of West Coast players in his earliest days (between 1952-1954) live at the Lighthouse with Jimmy Giuffre, Russ Freeman, and others -- as produced by Les Koenig -- and in the studio, including both pianoless quartets, one with Gerry Mulligan and one with Stan Getz. In addition, there are some other live dates with his own band, including a CD full of vocal performances. Given the variance in the sound quality, this set is recommended for hardcore Baker fans only. Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

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The Early Years

Disc 1
1	Out of Nowhere 16:20
2	The Squirrel 14:44
3	They Didn't Believe Me 6:17
4	My Old Flame 5:25
5	There Will Never Be Another You 7:02
6	Line for Lyons 2:33
7	My Funny Valentine 2:57
8	Walkin' Shoes 3:13
9	Cherry 2:58
10	Motel 2:37
11	Festive Minor 4:12
12	Tea for Two 3:23
13	The Way You Look Tonight 6:24

Disc 2
1	Isn't It Romantic? 3:32
2	The Lamp Is Low 2:34
3	This Time the Dream's on Me 2:47
4	Maid in Mexico 2:56
5	Imagination 3:03
6	Russ Job 2:56
7	Long Ago and Far Away 2:16
8	Carson City Stage 2:39
9	Easy to Love 3:02
10	Batter Up 2:55
11	Loaded 7:55
12	I'll Remember April 11:57
13	Winter Wonderland 4:26
14	Pirouette 7:57
15	Witch Doctor 9:19
16	No Ties 3:01
17	All the Things You Are 2:55

Disc 3
1	Band Aid 2:48
2	Bea's Flat 3:02
3	Moon Love 3:19
4	Happy Little Sunbeam 2:43
5	I Fall in Love Too Easily 2:06
6	Winter Wonderland 3:21
7	The Thrill Is Gone 2:52
8	Head Line 3:08
9	Bockanal 2:58
10	Ergo 3:10
11	A Dandy Line 2:50
12	Pro Defunctus 3:26
13	Little Old Lady 2:50
14	Moonlight Becomes You 2:56
15	Goodbye 3:47
16	I Married an Angel 3:38
17	Love Walked In 3:00
18	A Little Duet for Zoot and Chet 2:37
19	You Better Go Now 3:07
20	Why Shouldn't I? 3:38
21	Trickleydidlier 2:41
22	I'm Through With Love 2:40
23	You Don't Know What Love Is 3:31
24	What a Difference a Day Made 2:42
25	Love 2:35
26	I Love You 2:49

Disc 4
1	The Wind 4:03
2	But Not for Me 3:05
3	Time After Time 2:47
4	I Get Along Without You Very Well 3:00
5	There Will Never Be Another You 3:00
6	Look for the Silver Lining 2:41
7	My Funny Valentine 2:20
8	I Fall in Love Too Easily 3:20
9	Line for Lyons 7:00
10	Loverman 5:56
11	My Funny Valentine 5:11
12	Maid in Mexico 5:02
13	Stella by Starlight 4:19
14	Dot's Groovy 4:34
15	Tommyhawk 3:41
16	The Half Dozens 4:13
17	Little Man You've Had a Busy Day 4:44
18	Stella by Starlight 3:55
19	I'm Glad There's You 3:15

All Music Guide

The four discs in this Proper box chart the development of Chet Baker with a slew of West Coast players in his earliest days (between 1952-1954) live at the Lighthouse with Jimmy Giuffre, Russ Freeman, and others -- as produced by Les Koenig -- and in the studio, including both pianoless quartets, one with Gerry Mulligan and one with Stan Getz. In addition, there are some other live dates with his own band, including a CD full of vocal performances. Given the variance in the sound quality, this set is recommended for hardcore Baker fans only. Thom Jurek

Product Details

Format: CD
Release Date: 05/17/2005
Label: PROPER BOX UK
Catalog No.: 84
UPC: 805520020848
Sales Rank: 74,810

Album Credits
Performance Credits
Chet Baker		Primary Artist, Trumpet, Vocals
Bob Brookmeyer		Tenor Saxophone
Bob Cooper		Tenor Saxophone
Sonny Criss		Alto Saxophone
Russ Freeman		Piano
Herb Geller		Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Jimmy Giuffre		Tenor Saxophone
Wardell Gray		Tenor Saxophone
Al Haig		Piano
Chico Hamilton		Drums
Shelly Manne		Drums
Gerry Mulligan		Baritone Saxophone
Dave Pell		Tenor Saxophone
Max Roach		Drums
Howard Rumsey		Bass
Bud Shank		Flute, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone
Harry Babasin		Bass, Cello
Claude Williamson		Piano
Felix Slatkin		Strings
Larry Bunker		Drums
Donn Trenner		Piano
Rolf Ericson		Trumpet
Jacques Gasselin		Strings
George Kast		Strings
Louis Kievman		Strings
Joe Mondragon		Bass
Larance Marable		Drums
Jack Montrose		Tenor Saxophone
Bob Neel		Drums
Charlie Parker		Alto Saxophone
Paul Robyn		Strings
Paul Shure		Strings
Carson Smith		Bass
Eudice Shapiro		Strings
Chet Baker Ensemble		Track Performer
Chet Baker Quartet		Track Performer
Victor Gottlieb		Strings
Bobby Whitlock		Bass
Chet Baker Sextet		Track Performer

Technical Credits
Bill Holman		Arranger
Shorty Rogers		Arranger
Johnny Mandel		Arranger
Marty Paich		Arranger
Jack Montrose		Arranger
Joop Visser		Producer, Liner Notes