Chet Baker In Tokyo
Chet Baker
Perhaps this is Chet Baker's greatest recording. The fact that it was recorded less than one year before his death fuels the "what if" scenarios. Could Chet have continued to make great music like this on into the '90's? We'll never know, but we do know that Chet was in great shape that night in 1987. Chet plays wonderful, long solos on "My Funny Valentine" and "Arborway". The ballads are so moving and sincere, they'll send chills down your spine. But most of the album is upbeat and lively. You'll also hear some great piano work by the great, underrated Harold Danko. The concert was filmed for Japanese television and is available on DVD.
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Chet Baker - Trumpet, Vocals
Harold Danko - Piano
Hein Ven Der Geyn -Bass
John Engels - Drums
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Evidence Music ECD22158-2
Recorded June 14, 1987, Hitomi-Kinen-Kodo, Tokyo
Also issued as two separate CD's on the Paddle Wheel label: Memories K32Y 6270 and Four K32Y 6281
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 1. Stella by Starlight -10:50
 2. For Minors Only - 7:40
 3. Almost Blue - 7:53
 4. Portrait in Black and White - 15:46
 5. My Funny Valentine - 13:14  (video clip)  
 6. Four - 7:28
 7. Arborway - 14:00  (video clip)  
 8. I'm a Fool to Want You - 11:22
 9. Seven Steps to Heaven - 7:56
10. For All We Know - 8:57
11. Broken Wing  - 10:08

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