Tag: Paul Smith

  • Chet Baker, Albert’s House, 1969 on Beverly Hills

    Chet Baker, Albert’s House, 1969 on Beverly Hills

    One of Baker’s releases following getting his teeth (allegedly) knocked out (see Born to Be Blue) – eleven songs composed by Steve Allen. Gets some pretty negative reviews – I’d agree it isn’t Baker at his prime, but I’m closer to the Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide which gives is three out of five stars…