Word: defunctus
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Dates: during 1954-1954
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Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz LP). Young (24) Baker, of California's cool school, is popping out like the measles. One record, Chet Baker Ensemble, features furious, close work by a small group; they play mostly original exercises with such titles as Ergo, Bockhanal and Pro Defunctus. Another disk, Chet Baker Sings, has eight old standards, e.g., But Not for Me, The Thrill Is Gone, I Get Along Without You Very Well, Look for the Silver Lining, crooned by Baker in a light, untrained voice that nevertheless has a moving quality. His soft, appealing trumpet is heard...
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