Happy Little Sunbeam is a 1953 instrumental jazz tune written by Russ Freeman and performed by the Chet Baker Quartet featuring Russ Freeman. It first appeared on the 1953 album Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (Expanded Edition) and runs about 2 minutes 43 seconds. The track features Chet Baker on trumpet, Freeman on piano, Carson Smith on bass, and Larry Bunker on drums. It is a classic example of early West Coast cool jazz. Over the years it has appeared on multiple releases and compilations such as The Pacific Jazz Years.
