The Wind

Chet Baker · 1954 · Composition by Freeman, played by Baker's quartet

Context

Ballad composed by pianist Russ Freeman, with original lyrics by Jerry Gladstone, most often played as an instrumental and later sung by June Christy. Chet Baker recorded it on February 20, 1954, in Los Angeles for the album Chet Baker & Strings (Columbia), where Baker's quintet is joined by a string ensemble; this track was arranged by Johnny Mandel. The record, produced by Richard Bock, was released on April 14, 1954.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• I Fall in Love Too Easily (1954)
• My Funny Valentine (1954)
• But Not for Me (1954)
• Let's Get Lost (1955)
• Indian Summer (Scheveningen, 1955) (1955)

Sources

• EN: Chet Baker & Strings
• EN: Russ Freeman (pianist)

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