Mosaic box: Chet Baker - R Freeman: Pac. Jazz Studio

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Dec 22, 2004 Sold Date

Dec 17, 2004 Start Date

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Limited Edition 4-LP boxed set: The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings of The Chet Baker Quartet with Russ Freeman: Mosaic MR4-122 [Limited Edition of 7500 Albums / USA]. (Condition: records are mostly VG++, with side 2 perhaps a strong VG+ w/ light rubs. /\ The box is on the highest side of VG+ w/ a little bit of price-sticker residue on the upper front cover, no splits, corners intact. /\ The invaluable booklet is VG+ w/ a few slight wrinkles, no tears, ceases or extraneous writing.) ||| This box truly brings to life the splendid partnership of Baker-Freeman. They recorded these outstanding sessions between July 1953 and November 1956. Freeman’s extremely rhythmic, two-handed style was perfect for Baker’s unique tone and approach. This set also presents a good number of Baker’s vocal performances. /\ Various versions of the quartet include Bob Whitlock, Bobby White, Carson Smith, Larry Bunker, Shelly Manne, Jimmy Bond, Leroy Vinnegar, others. /||\ Original sessions were released as Chet Baker Quartet (10"); Chet Baker Plays and Sings; Chet Baker Sings; The Trumpet Artistry of Chet Baker; Chet Baker: Pretty/Groovy; Quartet: Russ Freeman and Chet Baker; plus various Jazz West Coast anthologies and Baker compilations. While there’s technically not that much previously unissued material, it would take a tremendous effort to collect what’s presented here in their original formats. || Excellent liner notes covering each session plus other comment and essays. Lots of fine photographs from the sessions too. || Note: I also am listing the Mosaic set of Live Performances by Baker & Freeman at this time. || [RE: Zee] || Notes on mailing and mailing charges are in the following paragraphs. ||

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