CHET BAKER & STRINGS LP ** VPI & ULTRASONIC CLEANED ** ORIGINAL MONO SIX EYE
$
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Description
This is an
original deep groove 6-eye Columbia LP
titled
"Chet Baker & Strings"
featuring
Chet Baker, Zoot Sims, Russ Freeman and Bud Shank
(Columbia Records CL 549) Mono (1954)
Stampers 1E / 1B
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The songs are as follows-
You Don't Know What Love Is
I'm Thru With Love
Love Walked In
You Better Go Now
I Married an Angel
Love
I Love You
What a Diff'rence a Day Made
Why Shouldn't I?
A Little Duet for Zoot and Chet
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Perhaps most inspiring about this outing is the success with which Baker and crew are able to thrive in this environment, providing subtle insight into the quintet's ability to simultaneously adapt and explore. Chet Baker and Strings was recorded over three days in late 1953 and early 1954. Joining Baker (trumpet) on these sessions are Jack "Zoot" Sims (tenor sax), Jack Montrose (tenor sax), Russ Freeman (piano), Joe Mondragon (bass), Shelly Manne (drums), and Clifford "Bud" Shank (alto sax), who steps in for Sims on the 1954 date. "Love Walked In" incorporates a trademark volley of interaction between Baker and Sims. "Love" contains what is arguably the most successful implementation of the string section, as well as some stellar soloing by Freeman. In fact, his contributions to this particular recording rank among his finest with Baker and company. The same enthusiasm can likewise be applied to "A Little Duet for Zoot and Chet." Not only are Sims and Baker in top flight, but the string arrangement swings irresistibly as well. The easygoing and otherwise winding strings support the cool bop like a kite in a March breeze -- light, airy, and conspicuous only in altitude.
The vinyl is bright and shinney and in great shape with just some ultra-light dust scratches. No needle marks. There appears to be one spindle mark on each of the labels. The original inner sleeve is included. The jacket is in very good condition with no holes, tears or bends and no writing on the jacket or the labels. There is a split at the bottom center (see photos).
It has been professionally cleaned on a VPI 27 Typhoon record cleaning machine, and then again on a KL Audio Ultrasonic record cleaning machine.
The photo is of the actual item for sale.
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