Chet Baker

Originally issued in Germany in 1979 on Sandra Music Productions, this DOT-TIME release presents the companion volume to the also wonderful BALLADS FOR TWO (DT8012). This long out of print LP features marvelous quintet tracks by Chet Baker and German vibraphonist and percussionist Wolfgang Lackerschmid, who are backed here by such stars in their own merit as Larry Coryell on guitar, Buster Williams on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. The LP presents adds to the original album two PREVIOUSLY UNISSUED tracks: a rehearsal on "Rue Gregoire du Tour", and an alternative take of "Balzwaltz".

PERSONNEL:

• Wolfgang Lackerschmid - vibraphone
• Chet Baker - trumpet, vocals
• Larry Coryell - guitar
• Buster Williams - bass
• Tony Williams - drums

Stuttgart, Germany, November 20, 1979

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• 01. Mr. Biko
• 02. Balzwaltz
• 03. The Latin One
• 04. Rue Gregoire Du Tour (rehearsal)

• SIDE B
• 01. Rue Gregoire Du Tour
• 02. Here’s That Rainy Day
• 03. Toku Du
• 04. Balzwaltz (Alternate)