Quintessence 1

Stan Getz, Jim McNeely, Chet Baker | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 12, 1999)
• Original Release Date: January 12, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Concord Records
• ASIN: B00000GV57
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chet in a different light, November 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Quintessence 1 (Audio CD)

We realize this is not the Chet of the 1950's--young and minimalist. But somehow the listener is brought into the thinking of Chet's jazz language. Specifically, Just Friends is a masterful example of how a horn player thinks. Baker vocalizes beautifully--as his horn is an extension of his inner voice--in this cut is his inner voice. It's important to realize that the genius of great artists is exposed at the lowest point in life. Baker is seasoned on this album, in a tragic sense, and it does not diminish the artistry.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gems within are worth it!, December 1, 1999

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D Sudduth (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quintessence 1 (Audio CD)

Even if Chet Baker has a few downs throughout, both Stan and Chet bring together a wonderful mix. Getz's opening solo on the first track is, by far, his BEST ever! This CD is worth that track. Again - his BEST solo ever. Listen to it over and over - you'll agree that's it's flawless and moving!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars At moments wonderful, at others, unlistenable, July 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Quintessence 1 (Audio CD)

My two favorite jazz musicians are Chet Baker and Stan Getz. They played their music with such style and coolness that really sets quite an atmosphere.

This CD is one of those albums that satisfies and disapoints at the same time. Getz's solo opening on "I'm Old Fashioned" is probably one of his best latter day solos. Baker's voice is really shaky and the fact that he attempts to Mel Torme (Skat sing) his way through some of the songs when he should of been playing the trumpet is quite annoying.

He does manage some good trumpet work though throughout the CD. Getz really does a good job with his solos but Baker, sadly, doesn't shine so well on the album.

For some really good performances with these two in their prime get the "Stan Meets Chet" album or "West Coast Live". This album is just for the big fans of the two musicians.