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Synopsis: Chet Baker ploughs a uniquely individual furrow in the field of jazz. His trumpet playing is beautifully delicate and takes standard ballads into hitherto unexplored emotional territories. Here Chet is accompanied by Michel Grailler on piano and Riccardo del Fra on bass. Two of Chet's admirers also guest here: Van Morrison performs "Send in the Clowns," and Elvis Costello sings a medley including "The Very Thought of You," "You Don't Know What Love Is" and "I'm a Fool to Want You."

Starring: Chet Baker

Directed by: Egami Media

Runtime: 59 minutes

Release year: 1986

Studio: Egami Media

ASIN: B000PUC6P2 (Rental) and B000PU34QM (Purchase)

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Rental rights: 7 day viewing period Details

Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details

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Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: May 23, 1986

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rare video record of jazz legend, November 8, 1999

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This review is from: Chet Baker - Live at Ronnie Scott's [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The production quality of this obscure taping of a jazz legend's performance is remarkable. Even the interview of Chet is well-done. Several observations: The audience obviously came to hear these "marquee" performers and not Chet. Notice the applause levels. I imagine most of them had no idea who Chet Baker. But for a thirty-plus-year fan of Chet Baker this video was certainly a bargain. What a unique and wonderful musician. He is certainly on par with Armstrong, Gillespie and Davis.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Chet Blows Haggard and Bent, February 5, 2003

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This review is from: Chet Baker - Live at Ronnie Scott's (DVD)

This is Chet, this is jazz. This film is an honest look at Chet Baker the torn man and musical genius he was. The concert is broken into segments by interviews. To hear Chet reflect upon his own life is such a rare treasure. Van Morrison gives an interesting performance and Elvis Costello waxes sweet melody on the final two songs. Purchase this DVD. Take note of the weathered skin, the spit as it's drained from the valve, Chet's fingers as they manipulate the three punch keys, and of course, the music coming straight from the heart through the horn. Enjoy this film!

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5.0 out of 5 stars It was an amazing treat to hear and see Chet jam..., July 7, 1999

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This review is from: Chet Baker - Live at Ronnie Scott's [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It was an amazing treat to hear and see Chet jam... it was exceptionally nice to hear him scat to "Just Friends" and play and sing as only Chet can. He will continue to be greatly missed! The video is simply done and the great price reflects that. It was also great to hear Van Morrison (was that a crumpled up cocktail napkin he was reading the lyrics from?)and Elvis Costello, and they performed well. Chet's backup (piano and stand-up bass) players were outstanding as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Close to the last word--and most worthy of being heard.
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