Chet Baker – Swimming by Moonlight | New music from the “Let’s Get Lost” Sessions

Chet Baker’s “Swimming by Moonlight” is a brand-new 2-LP release featuring previously unreleased music recorded for the acclaimed 1988 documentary Let’s Get Lost, directed by Bruce Weber. The project was produced by Bruce Weber and Tom “Grover” Biery, and presents Baker in an intimate, late-career setting that many fans have never heard in this form. Release Details • Source: Unreleased recordings made for Let’s Get Lost (1988) • Producers: Bruce Weber & Tom “Grover” Biery • Mastering: Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering • Source Format: Digital transfer from the original analog master tapes • Pressing: RTI • Format: 2-LP set • Jacket: Heavy-duty tip-on matte gatefold • Photography: Bruce Weber • Insert: 4-page insert with additional photos and a conversation between Bruce Weber and John Leftwich (producer/editor of the material) What’s in the Video In this video I share my thoughts on: • Chet Baker and this period of his musical life • The music included in this release • The overall sound quality • A close-up look at the packaging, photos, and presentation If you’re a Chet Baker listener, a Weber fan, or a vinyl collector interested in new archival releases, this one is well worth your time. Reference System -VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade -JMW Memorial Tonearm -VPI Analog Drive System -Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge -Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge -ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier -Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier -System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers -Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner -VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner -Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini -Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck -Ramar Record Brush -The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables. #ChetBaker #SwimmingInMoonlight #LetsGetLost #BruceWeber #TomGroverBiery #RTIPressing #LeviSeitz #BlackBeltMastering #VinylReview #JazzVinyl #AudiophileVinyl #vinylcommunity #jazzmusic #jazzhistory #jazzcollection 00:00 Introduction 01:57 Some Thoughts About Chet 02:40 Behind The Project 03:11 Sessions and Song Selection 04:40 The Jacket 06:35 The Source and Mastering 07:20 Chet Baker's Voice 10:32 Pressing and Labels 10:54 Conclusion