song: There’s a Lull in My Life
artist: Chet Baker
album: Embraceable You (1957)
writers: Mack Gordon & Harry Revel (1937)

vocal: Chet Baker
nylon-stringed acoustic guitar: David “Buck” Wheat
double bass: Ross Savakus

This is a complete transcription of the trio’s performance of the jazz standard “There’s a Lull in My Life”. This was originally written for the 1937 film, Wake Up and Live, starring Alice Faye who first sung and recorded the tune – in a notably jollier version than the ballad mood, in which it came to be remembered. This particular 1950s arrangement is a standard guitar-bass jazz arrangement, which beautifully suits the mellow mood of Chet Baker’s vocal. It is fairly easy to play and a good start for newcomers to Jazz. Enjoy!