Chet Baker returned to Europe in the mid 70's where he spent the rest of his life, performing there primarily but with occasional trips to Japan and short periods back in the USA. During this period living in Europe, Chet Baker recorded some amazing albums for Danish jazz label Steeplechase before his tragic death in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1988.

• Audiophile 180 Gram Vinyl
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• SteepleChase Audiophile Vinyl Series

When this recording came out as LP on the market in 1979 after a lengthy pause, Jazz Time’s reviewer started his article by saying “ Whoof! The killer is back ….” And indeed this cool killer was back on the scene to stay, though for a while until his tragic death in Holland, and made a number of wonderful recordings for SteepleChase.

The first of the four releases with the same “drumless” group is a studio recording (three others are live from Montmartre) and “ this subtle woodhued record shows that Baker at his best can still knock you dead …” (Jazz Time).

Musicians:

Acoustic Bass – Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
Trumpet/Vocals – Chet Baker

Guitar – Doug Raney

Track Listing:

1. I waited for you (Gil Fuller)
2. But not for me (George Gershwin)
3. Autumn in New York (Vernon Duke)
4. Blue room (Richard Rodgers)
5. The touch of your lips (Ray Noble)
6. Star eyes (DePaul/Raye)

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