The Essential Collection brings together a timeless selection of Chet Baker recordings, capturing the soft vocal tone, lyrical trumpet style, and late-night atmosphere that made him one of the defining figures of cool jazz.

Across classics such as “Moonlight Becomes You,” “But Not For Me,” “Time After Time,” “There Will Never Be Another You,” “Stella By Starlight,” and “How High The Moon,” this LP offers a beautiful introduction to Baker’s elegant and understated sound.

Warm, intimate, and effortlessly refined, this collection is a strong addition for fans of vocal jazz, cool jazz, romantic standards, and classic jazz listening on vinyl.

Tracklist

Side 1

• Moonlight Becomes You – 3:21
• Love Walked In – 2:49
• What a Diff'rence a Day Made – 2:39
• But Not For Me – 2:51
• Time After Time – 2:36
• There Will Never Be Another You – 2:56
• Stella By Starlight – 3:53
• The Night We Called It a Day – 2:13

Side 2

• What Is There to Say – 3:39
• It Might As Well Be Spring – 3:50
• It Could Happen to You – 2:50
• The More I See You – 3:05
• Old Devil Moon – 2:57
• How High the Moon – 3:35
• I Could Have Danced All Night – 3:41

Details

• Artist: Chet Baker
• Album: The Essential Collection
• Format: Vinyl LP
• Label: Art Of Vinyl
• Catalogue No: ART 150
• Released: 25 March 2026
• Genre: Jazz / Vocal Jazz / Cool Jazz
• Condition: New & Sealed