What's Spinning Tonight

A lot of jazz heavyweights, Miles Davis among them, put down Chet Baker. They felt that he did not have the chops and was popular due to his good looks, coy vocals and for being white.

Say what they will, but Chet has something. On a night like this when our boy (who is almost two) had a few temper tantrums and my wife and I want to relax with a nice Australian red and read a bit (me a weighty French novel about an SS officer that angered many people a few years back, her a novel about an undercover PLO operative) Chet Baker's Paris Sessions are ideal.

great album, terrible colourization of photo

Sure, he was no match for Miles' virtuosity, but for chill music, Chet is tough to beat. I'll raise a glass to you, Chet!

Friends, have a listen to him playing one of his signature tunes 'Let's Get Lost'.  Enjoy!