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Gerry Mulligan Quartet · 1952 · Thème de Chet Baker

Context

Standard by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon, sung by Chet Baker in 1954 on Chet Baker Sings. Russ Freeman plays piano.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to West Coast, Cool (Birth of the Cool). Among the origins and influences of West Coast: Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Cool (Birth of the Cool), Bossa nova, jazz samba.

By the same artist

• Bernie's Tune (1952)
• Walkin' Shoes (1952)
• Frenesí (Gerry Mulligan Quartet) (1952)
• Soft Shoe (1952)
• Aren't You Glad You're You? (1952)
• Nights at the Turntable (1952)

Sources

• EN: Gerry Mulligan Quartet Volume 1

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