Pretty/Groovy

Pretty/Groovy is an album by jazz trumpeter Chet Baker recorded in 1953 and 1954 and released on the World Pacific label in 1958. The album compiles tracks previously released on the 1953 10-inch LP Chet Baker Quartet featuring Russ Freeman along with previously unissued recordings.

Reception

Allmusic rated the album with 3 stars.

Track listing

"Look for the Silver Lining" – 2:42
"Time After Time" – 2:48
"Travelin' Light" – 3:10
"My Funny Valentine" – 2:21
"There Will Never Be Another You" – 3:01
"The Thrill Is Gone" – 2:48
"But Not for Me" – 3:05
"Band Aid" – 2:45
"The Lamp Is Low" – 2:33
"Carson City Stage" – 2:37
"Long Ago (and Far Away)" – 2:15
"Easy to Love" – 3:03
"Winter Wonderland" – 2:28
"Batter Up" – 2:56

Recorded in Los Angeles on July 27, 29 & 30, 1953, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood on October 3, 1953 and October 27, 1953, at Capitol Studios in Hollywood on February 15, 1954 and in New York City on December 9, 1957

Personnel

Chet Baker – trumpet, vocals
Jimmy Giuffre – clarinet
Bill Perkins – tenor saxophone
Russ Freeman – piano
Dave Wheat – guitar
Joe Mondragon, Russ Saunders, Carson Smith, Bob Whitlock – bass
Larry Bunker, Shelly Manne, Bob Neal, Bobby White – drums