The Book of Chet - CD

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The Book of Chet is Luciana Souza's inspired interpretation of the music of trumpet player and singer Chet Baker. An iconoclastic musical figure, Chet had a unique and lyrical approach to singing ' informed by his superb musicianship, his singing was heartfelt, yet detached. "It is a well known fact that musicians like João Gilberto were listening a lot to Chet Baker and the sounds coming out of the West Coast of the US. That kind of quiet, introspective singing was started by Chet while Miles' playing, tone and sensibility ended up influencing many musicians in Brazil."<br /> <br /> On this recording (Luciana's first exclusive recording of American standards), Luciana reveals why she has been considered one of the most important Jazz singers of her generation ' able to unveil the drama of the lyric and allow for intimacy with the listener, all the while creating an inventive and deeply personal recording. Her collaborators on this collection are West Coast greats Larry Koonse on guitar, David Piltch on bass, and Jay Bellerose on drums. Included on the CD are such unforgettable Baker-associated tracks as "I Fall In Love Too Easily", "The Thrill Is Gone", "He Was Too Good To Me" and "Forgetful".