Stan Getz, Chet Baker....Great Music Guys

Gorgeous, lyrical jazz makes me a happy camper. Today, I dug out an album of mine featuring Stan Getz on tenor saxophone and the man himself, Chet Baker on the trumpet and vocals. This kind of poignant and meaningful music proves to be so joyous. The Stan Getz rhythm section puts a superior sheen on the thoughtful jazz happening here. The section is made up of Jim McNeely on piano, George Mraz on the bass and Victor Lewis on drums. The sounds coming from this totally focused, genuine cadre of fellows are pleasingly brash and bursting with life. The group's version of the remarkable Benny Golson tune, 'Stablemates' is so unique. Also...the incomparable George Gershwin composition, 'But Not For Me' springs to life exquisitely thanks to these men. I love another song in this set...the lovely Samuel Lewis and John Klenner number, 'Just Friends.' Listen, for some good, tasteful jazz music that is just right for our December souls right now, dig the beautiful work here of the Stan Getz quartet along with the shiny artistry of the elegant Chet Baker.

Stan Getz Jazz Proves Very Remarkable

Robust, romantic music created by fine tenor saxophone men can be maddening and ultra-fantastic. The virulent romanticism that swept over me when I first heard the beautiful tenor sax tone of the fantastic Stan Getz just shines in my soul as a bright, shiny memorable time. The vivid, swirling jazz sounds inspired the core of my Georgian being. This attractive Saturday the man known as me listened to Stan Getz on a superior bossa nova medley, especially giving outstanding saxophone work on the lovely classic, 'Girl from Ipanema' and the wily, wistful, 'Desafinado.' The jazz of S. Getz is profound. Also, I heard a good serving of Getz assisted by his friend the grand Donald Byrd on the strong trumpet. Donald Byrd and Stan Getz were really 'cookin' brashly and so innovative on a good jump tune 'Fontessa.; This was from a sleek, meaningful and engaging set in the fabulous country of Germany back in the '50s. The music of Stan Getz on tenor saxophone and Donald Byrd on trumpet is so vividly exciting.