Chet Baker Re:imagined (CD)

"Chet Baker Re:Imagined" is a collection of songs recorded by a diverse selection of international talent to celebrate the legacy of one of the most unique, charismatic, and influential figures in jazz history. Released to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the groundbreaking album "Chet Baker Sings," the 15-track compilation presents modern arrangements of the trumpeter and singer's repertoire, underscoring the enduring influence of one of the 20th century's most creative artists. Featuring a diverse range of international artists from R&B, pop, soul, and jazz. British artists like dodie, Matt Maltese, Matilda Mann, Joel Culpepper, Ife Ogunjobi, Hohnen Ford, Eloise, and Puma Blue line up alongside Dutch artists Benny Sings, Canadian Stacey Ryan, American artists Delaney Bailey and mxmtoon, South Korean Sara Kang, and Australian-Filipino Grentperez. These musicians, singers, songwriters, and beatmakers are all part of a rapidly emerging scene, and together they cast Baker's sublime melodies against a contemporary soundscape characterized by a spectrum of acoustic and electronic colors, artful, passionate improvisation, and richly layered production.