Mr. B is an album by trumpeter Chet Baker which was recorded in 1983 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.Timeless Records album entry accessed May 22, 2017Jazzlists: Timeless Records SJP series discography accessed May 22, 2017Chet Baker Catalog accessed May 22, 2017Enciclopedia del Jazz: Chet Baker accessed May 22, 2017
Reception
The Allmusic review states "There is a sadness permeating the trumpeter's sound throughout, exacerbated by the lazy, sometimes sluggish, tempos. A deep and touching beauty can be felt, marking this as one of Chet's best from the period".
Track listing "Dolphin Dance" (Herbie Hancock) – 6:23 "Ellen and David" (Charlie Haden) – 6:18 "Strollin'" (Horace Silver) – 7:24 "In Your Own Sweet Way" (Dave Brubeck) – 7:17 "Mister B" (Hal Galper) – 4:08 "Beatrice" (Sam Rivers) – 4:49 "White Blues" (Michel Graillier) – 5:02 Bonus track on CD release "Father X-Mas" (Graillier) – 5:01 Bonus track on CD release
Personnel Chet Baker – trumpet Michel Graillier – piano Riccardo del Fra – bass Philip Catherine – guitar (track 8)
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