Chet Baker

• 4 stars all music guide

Considering his erratic lifestyle, it is surprising how many good records Chet Baker made during his final 15 years. This quartet outing with pianist Phil Markowitz, bassist Scott Lee, and drummer Jeff Brillinger comprises four songs (including a 17-minute version of Wayne Shorter's obscure "Beautiful Black Eyes"). This is joined by previously unreleased and fairly long versions of "I Remember You" and "Love for Sale." The quiet but swinging music is quite enjoyable and finds Baker in fine form.

PERSONNEL:

• Chet Baker, trumpet
• Phil Markowitz, piano
• Scott Lee, bass
• Joe Brillenger, drums

Live at Nick Vollebregt's Jazz Café, Laren on November 30, 1978.

TRACKS:

• 01. The Best Thing For You Is Me
• 02. Broken Wing
• 03. This Is Always
• 04. Beautiful Black Eyes
• 05. I Remember You
• 06. Love for Sale