The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The Chet Baker Trio (July 2021)

Chet Baker is certainly not a stranger to even casual jazz fans. Many listeners know of his groundbreaking recordings with Gerry Mulligan, Russ Freeman, Art Pepper, Stan Getz, Paul Desmond as well as many others. There's even been a movie made about Chet Baker (Born to Be Blue, starring Ethan Hawke). But one particular group that hardly ever gets mentioned is the Chet Baker Trio. Baker's Trio configurations recorded for a 10-year span, and they yield highly lyrical, beautiful, tasteful & emotional music! So, we are giving the Trio their due on this episode of the Dr. Jazz Podcast. Enjoy!