Chet Baker in New York

Chet Baker in New York
Studio album by Chet Baker
Released	1959
Recorded	September, 1958 Reeves Sound Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	51:28
Label	Riverside RLP 12-281
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Chet Baker chronology
(Chet Baker Sings) It Could Happen to You (1958) Chet Baker in New York (1958) Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace (1958)

Chet Baker in New York is an album by trumpeter Chet Baker recorded in 1958 and released on the Riverside label early the following year.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Allmusic awarded the album with 4 stars stating "Chet Baker in New York is a highly recommended entry into Baker's catalog".^[2]

Track listing

1. "Fair Weather" (Kenny Dorham, Benny Golson) - 6:58
2. "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 7:56
3. "Hotel 49" (Owen Marshall) - 9:48
4. "Solar" (Miles Davis) - 5:52
5. "Blue Thoughts" (Golson) - 7:33
6. "When Lights Are Low" (Benny Carter, Spencer Williams) - 6:52
7. "Soft Winds" (Benny Goodman, Fletcher Henderson) - 6:26 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Chet Baker - trumpet
• Johnny Griffin - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
• Al Haig - piano
• Paul Chambers - bass
• Philly Joe Jones - drums

References

1. ↑ Chet Baker discography accessed August 13 2013
2. 1 2 Planer, L. Allmusic listing accessed August 13, 2013