Chet Baker - Broken Wing (1978) [2000]

Chet Baker recorded many albums in Europe during his final decade. This LP matches his trumpet with pianist Phil Markowitz, bassist Jean-Francois Jenny Clark and drummer Jeff Brillinger for a date in Paris. Chet sings on "Oh You Crazy Moon" and stretches out on trumpet during a fresh repertoire that includes "Broken Wing," Wayne Shorter's "Black Eyes," "How Deep Is the Ocean?" and Baker's own "Blue Gilles." Even with his chaotic lifestyle, most of Chet Baker's recordings are worth acquiring and Broken Wing is better than average.

Tracks:

1 Broken Wing 7:08
2 Black Eyes 8:35
3 Oh You Crazy Moon 7:02
4 How Deep Is The Ocean 10:08
5 Blue Gilles 11:13
6 Black Eyes (Alternative Take) 8:46
7 How Deep Is The Ocean (Alternative Take) 8:33

Personnel:

Bass – Jean-François Jenny-Clark
Drums – Jeff Brillinger
Piano – Phil Markowitz
Trumpet, Vocals – Chet Baker