Ballads For Two

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/Wolfgang Lackerschmid. Personnel: Chet Baker (vocals, trumpet); Wolfgang Lackerschmid (vibraphone); Larry Coryell (guitar); Buster Williams (bass); Tony Williams (drums). Recorded at Tonstudio Zuckerfabrik Stuttgart, West Germany in November 1979. Includes liner notes by Dr. Peter Kemper. Chet Baker often sounded at his best during his later years when playing with a quiet trio consisting of himself, guitar, and a bassist. For 1979's Ballads for Two, Baker is joined by not only guitarist Larry Coryell and bassist Buster Williams, but by the mellow-toned vibraphonist Wolfgang Lackerschmid (who gets co-leadership) and a very restrained Tony Williams on drums. The mostly little-known material (five originals by the sidemen plus "Here's That Rainy Day") suits Baker fine. The emphasis is on slower tempoes (other than Buster Williams' closing blues) including a pair of jazz waltzes. Baker's chops sound fine within the limited scope that he plays. The overall results are not essential but are worthwhile. ~ Scott Yanow