Chet Baker Sings and Plays (Tone Poet Series): Vinyl LP BF253P50% bassist Victor Gaskin

bassist Victor Gaskin

The vinyl edition of Tone Poem was supervised by Joe Harley and will be the first-ever new release to be presented as part of Blue Note’s acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Series

” the swaggering minor blues “Vicksville

and Roy Brooks on drums—yielded six of the album’s final cuts including the buoyant opener “Bluesville” and the stunning ballad “Stay As Sweet As You Are

” “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Chet Baker Sings and Plays (Tone Poet Series): Vinyl LP BF253P50% bassist Victor GaskinFollowing the success of his vocal debut Chet Baker Sings in 1954, Pacific Jazz brought the rising star trumpeter back into the studio the next year for the sequel Chet Baker Sings and Plays which showcased both sides of Bakers artistry on a set of standards including his timeless rendition of Lets Get Lost. This mono Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl