The Story
Recorded and released in the Netherlands by Gerry Teekens for his Criss Cross label in 1985, Chet’s Choice marked one of the best studio albums from Chet Baker’s final years. It presents Baker singing and playing the trumpet in an intimate trio format with Philip Catherine (guitar) and JeanLouis Rassinfosse (bass). This expanded edition presents all 7 tracks from the original album, plus 3 songs that appear here for the first time on vinyl and 5 previously unreleased alternate takes. This 2 LP set is pressed on 180g vinyl in a special gatefold jacket with rare photos and updated liner notes. Available exclusively for RSD Black Friday 2023.
Description
Recorded and released in the Netherlands by Gerry Teekens for his Criss Cross label in 1985, Chet’s Choice marked one of the best studio albums from Chet Baker’s final years. It presents Baker singing and playing the trumpet in an intimate trio format with Philip Catherine (guitar) and JeanLouis Rassinfosse (bass). This expanded edition presents all 7 tracks from the original album, plus 3 songs that appear here for the first time on vinyl and 5 previously unreleased alternate takes. This 2 LP set is pressed on 180g vinyl in a special gatefold jacket with rare photos and updated liner notes. Available exclusively for RSD Black Friday 2023.
