The heat starts to roll around and I find myself beginning to be more and more in the mood for the ultra-cool, soothing, and laid back songs/tones of Chet Baker’s music.
In and out of jail, addicted to heroin, and getting kicked out of countries, I’ve always found his ultra-suave music an interesting juxtaposition to his rocky personal life. More on Baker here.
big Chet Baker fan, I grew up playing trumpet in jazz band and he was always my favorite.
Nice. Do you still play?
nah i eventually gave it up to play bass, which is another instrument that’s collecting dust these days..
I’m sure you’ve already heard of Bill Evans, but I figured I’d send you a link to this video after seeing your posts about Chet Baker.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2LFVWBmoiw
“Chet Baker Sings” is definitely one of my favorites. Dave Brubeck’s “Indian Summer” and “Timeout” are also great for summer. I hope this stuff is right up your alley if you aren’t already listening to it. I really enjoy your blog! Great stuff.
Yeah love his stuff too. That video is gold. I really hope that sometime during my lifetime, I’ll be able to play at least somewhat like that.
Right there with you. Haha.
One of my all-time favourites. Forget how many times I’ve thrown on It Could Happen To You when I don’t want to think about what to listen to, I swear I’ll never get sick of that album. And such a looker, too, before the drug habit got the best of him (and those teeth too…)
Love both of your sites, Teppei.
Thanks, your tumblr page is definitely one of my favs.