Baker’s Holiday (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series)

Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing housed in deluxe gatefold jacket. Recorded in 1965 and showcasing a number of songs he’d never recorded before; Baker’s Holiday is Chet’s tribute to Billie Holiday and features his instantly identifiable trumpet along with four trademark vocals. Backed by a full sax section and a four-piece rhythm section that includes pianist Hank Jones, this classic album highlights colorful Jimmy Mundy arrangements. Verve Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered.