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| My Funny Valentine | 
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| Artist: Chet Baker
Label: Blue Note Records
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (28 reviews)
Sales Rank: 20769
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 28262
UPC: 724382826224
EAN: 0724382826224
ASIN: B000005GWQ
Release Date: January 25, 1994
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | My Funny Valentine | | • | Someone To Watch Over Me | | • | Moonlight Becomes You | | • | This Is Always | | • | I'm Glad There Is You | | • | Time After Time | | • | Sweet Lorraine | | • | It's Always You | | • | Let's Get Lost | | • | Moon Love | | • | Like Someone In Love | | • | I've Never Been In Love Before | | • | Isn't It Romantic? | | • | I Fall In Love Too Easily |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Chet Baker was at the height of his popularity, the epitome of cool jazz, when these tracks were recorded for Pacific Jazz between 1952 and 1954. While Baker could hold his own in bop settings, the emphasis in this collection is squarely on his lyrical approach to ballads, whether singing or playing trumpet, with just a rhythm section or an added string orchestra. His vocals were absolutely distinctive, sung in a high-pitched, even fragile voice seemingly drained of emotion and yet possessing an inherent charm, a detachment that might be both the antithesis of style and its definition, whether it's heard as sensitivity or indifference. The singing is a double of his trumpet playing here, spare and barely present but achieving much through nuance and suggestion. Pianist Russ Freeman is an almost constant partner, supplying deft chords and harmonic daring, amplifying Baker's ideas. Their empathy is especially evident in the beautiful instrumental "Moon Love," but it's just as significant on signature Baker songs such as "My Funny Valentine," "Let's Get Lost," and "Like Someone in Love." --Stuart Broomer
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 My Funny Valentine January 26, 2008
Marvelous CD. It took us back, in a pleasant way, to the time
we were young. Music that makes you feel good and relaxing.
 My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker June 8, 2007
Dreadful shame this man died so young. So much talent both singing and playing the trumpet. A smooth, easy listening cd. Highly recommended
Sweet and Sultry and Simply Spectacular! January 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This music is perfect for a rainy day curled up on the couch by the fire with your significant other by your side. It's a shame they don't make music like this anymore. My favorite of all Chet's albums and one of my all-time favorites period. His rendition of "My Funny Valentine" is my personal favorite (even trumping Sinatra's wonderful version). There is not one song that disappoints, the whole CD is an absolute treasure. The man knew his limitations as a singer, and although he wasn't blessed with a voice like 'Ol Blue Eyes' or Johnny Hartman it's the raw emotion that he puts into the songs and the way he is able to phrase them (ala Billie Holiday) that makes it so special. Also his trumpet playing is absolutely superb as usual. One of the most romantic albums you will ever hear! I promise you will not be disappointed. Now go out and buy it now and play it on that special date with the woman (or man) of your dreams.
The right product at the right time November 10, 2006
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
The product I had ordered arrived within the announced expected lead time.
Beautiful July 30, 2006
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Saw an old video clip of Elvis Costello and Chet Baker on Utube and have read stories where EC raves about him. He is right. Beautiful songs and voice and horns. Highly recommended.
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