Limited Edition, Reissue. The William Claxton Collection. 180 Pure Vinyl LPs in Gatefold Packaging.

Chet Baker Sings is the debut vocal album by jazz musician Chet Baker, released in 1954 by Pacific Jazz Records. In 2001, the album received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

It's difficult to decide whether Chet Baker was a trumpet player who sang or a singer who played trumpet but this cover centers on his singing, ideal for the titled album. Shot in Los Angeles, in February 15th, 1954 during the recording of the album itself. Inside we see another photo taken during the recording of the same album, this time in March 7th, 1955.

The photographs of William Claxton define the essence of cool – his stunningly intimate images of icons like Chet Baker combine technical innovation and an unerring sense of the moment to forge a singular aesthetic he defined as ‘jazz for the eyes’ - Jason Ankeny (AllMusic)

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SIDE A:

1 THAT OLD FEELING
2 IT’S ALWAYS YOU 
3 LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE
4 MY IDEAL 
5 I’VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE
6 MY BUDDY

SIDE B:

1 BUT NOT FOR ME 
2 TIME AFTER TIME
3 I GET ALONG WITHOUT YOU VERY WELL
4 MY FUNNY VALENTINE
5 THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU
6 THE THRILL IS GONE
7 I FALL IN LOVE TOO EASILY
8 LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING

PERSONNEL:

CHET BAKER, vocals & trumpet
RUSS FREEMAN, piano & celeste
JIMMY BOND, bass on Side A
CARSON SMITH, bass on B1-B5 & B7-B8
JOE MONDRAGON, bass on B6
PETER LITTMAN, drums on A1-A2 & A5
LAWRENCE MARABLE, drums on A3-A4 & A6
BOB NEEL, drums on B1-B5 & B7-B8
SHELLY MANNE, drums on B6

All tracks recorded in Los Angeles.
A1, A2 & A5: July 23, 1956
A3, A4 & A6: July 30, 1956
B1-B5 & B7-B8: February 15, 1954
B6: October 27, 1953.