Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis once said, “When the music stopped being about dancing, people stopped listening.”…
Tag: Chet Baker
Chet Baker – “Someone To Watch Over Me”
The song has everything we’ve come to expect from Baker: the whispy vocals, the signing trumpet, and, of course, that heavy presence of hipness.
Chet Baker and Stan Getz – “Winter Wonderland”
Trumpeter Chet Baker and saxophonist Stan Getz were a match made in jazz heaven.
Hitting the Right Notes: Five Actors Who Played Real-Life Jazz Artists
Actors need to hit all the right notes when playing real-life musicians. With the new…
New Music Monday: Chet Baker, Joey Alexander, Shinya Fukumori Trio and More
Need some Monday motivation? We’ve got you covered! From a newly restored recording of an…
A short history of…”Walkin’ Shoes” (Gerry Mulligan, 1952)
“Walkin’ Shoes” is one of the most famous compositions by saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, one of…
A short history of…”Moonlight Serenade” (Glenn Miller, 1939)
“Moonlight Serenade” is one of the most popular songs of the swing era. It also…
My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, 1937)
“My Funny Valentine” was a show tune written by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz…
Previously unreleased Chet Baker live recording out on October
Chet Baker’s previously unheard album Live at London will be released on the Ubuntu Music…
Upcoming promotional events ahead of Born to Be Blue and Miles Ahead releases
Over the coming weeks, two films centered around two of iconic figures of jazz history…
