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Recorded in Italy in 1962, Chet Is Back!highlights the iconic trumpeter cutting loose on such bop-oriented workouts as "Pent-Up House" and "Well, You Needn't." Backed skilfully by a young cadre of up-and-coming European musicians, including the stellar saxophonist Bobby Jaspar and guitarist Rene Thomas, Baker sounds marvellous in both ballads and up-tempo tunes. It includes a stellar Baker version of the immortal "Over the Rainbow."

Chet Baker, trumpet

Bobby Jaspar, tenor saxophone & flute

Rene Thomas, guitar

Amedeo Tommasi, piano,

Benoit Quersin, bass, Daniel Humair, drums

Rome, Italy, January 5, 1962

"One listen to 'Over the Rainbow' and it's clear this is an overlooked Baker classic." - Matt Collar, AllMusic