CHET BAKER – IN MILAN (LP)

Description

2026 repress. Recorded in October 1959, with heroin a caustic presence, In Milan is the first of the albums Chet Baker cut in Europe, revisiting West Coast cool jazz nuggets with drummer Gene Victory and a set of local players, including bassist Franco Serri and pianist Renato Sellani, bolstered by saxophonists Glauco Masetti and Gianno Basso on select tracks. Bop favorites such as Charlie Parker & Miles Davis’ “Cheryl” and Davis’ “Tune Up” are handled with care, and there’s a fine take of “Line For Lyons,” which Baker first recorded as a member of Gerry Mulligan’s Quartet, with a great solo by Serri. It’s Baker at his best — thoroughly excellent! Printed on clear vinyl.
Track Listing:
A1. Lady Bird
A2. Tune Up
A3. Pent Up House
A4. Indian Summer
B1. Cheryl Blues
B2. Line for Lyons
B3. Look For The Silver Lining
B4. My Old Flame