Name: Signature
Brand: Chet Baker

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RR1233411

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-04-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8054154650392

Total Cap

Black LP

RR1233412

8054154650477

Artist

Chet Baker

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Red Records

Red Records is a London-based holding company that owns and operates the Cherry Red label imprint. Founded in 1978 by [a494636], it has become a prominent figure in the music industry. As an authoritative force, Red Records is affiliated with PRS for publishing credits.

Cherry Red Records Limited, the full legal entity name, has been making its mark since its incorporation on October 6, 1978. With various name variations such as Cherry Red Records Ltd., Cherry Red Records Ltd, Cherry Red Records Limited, and Cherry Red Records, this label has established itself as a key player.

It's important to note that Cherry Red Records Ltd. is not just a distributor; it is primarily a labels and brands owner and marketing company. Over the years, distribution responsibilities have been handled by several companies including Rough Trade, Backs, Pinnacle Distribution, and more. Currently (since 2018), Warner ADA via Proper distribution handles distribution in the UK while selected titles are distributed through Plastic Head Distribution (PHD). Non-UK sales are managed by Warner Marketing &amp; Cherry Red Exports.

Chet Baker was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, composer, and artist. Born on December 23, 1929 in Yale, Oklahoma, USA, he began his career in the early 1950s playing alongside renowned musicians. However, his career was hindered by drug addiction and arrests for narcotics.

Despite these challenges, Baker made several comebacks starting from 1957 with collaborations featuring talented musicians like [Collaborator Name] and Gerry Mulligan. Despite having his teeth knocked out during an altercation, Baker recovered and continued to record frequently across various labels. He showcased his skills both in small groups and leading large ensembles in live settings.

In the 1980s until his death at the age of 58 on May 13th, 1988 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Chet Baker recorded extensively in Europe. His music legacy remains influential as he left behind a remarkable body of work that showcases his unique talent as a trumpeter and vocalist.

Newest Listed Items

DELUXE CD PRESENTATION WITH EXTENSIVE BOOKLET - REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL TAPES1985 was perhaps the best year of the last phase of Baker's career and his recordings with Philip Catherine and Jean-Louis Rassinfosse are clear proof of this. These, in general, are of great artistic standing and show that the trio, born almost extemporaneously, had turned into a real group, in which the musicians conversed with each other, but also had ample spaces to express themselves as soloists. A trio without piano and drums in which the lyricism of Baker's trumpet, Catherine's nervous guitar phrasing, as well as the solidity of Rassinfosse's constant rhythmic drive, ensured the music a surprising balance based on contrasts.

Signature

Music GB

Discover Signature by Chet Baker on Red Records. Deluxe CD presentation remastered from original tapes. Trio balance of trumpet, guitar, and bass.