Chet Baker - Chet Baker At Capolinea (FLAC) torrent

Recorded at the CAP Studios, Milan, October 1983, and issued on the Italian \'RED\'

label.

Review by Steve Loewy (AMG)
This studio session is distinguished by excellent, mostly Italian jazz tunes, and a very attractive group of players not usually associated with the trumpeter. The compatible flute of Nicola Stilo wonderfully complements Baker\'s dry, unemotional sound, while the addition of a third horn, Diane Varvra\'s soprano sax, adds body to the sound. A very strong rhythm section of pianist Michel Grailler, bassist Riccardo dal Frà, and drummer Leo Mitchell rounds out a tight, well-groomed collective. Baker is in fine form, but he skips the vocals. Bruno Martino\'s \"Estate\" is hauntingly rendered, while J.J. Johnson\'s \"Lament\" is given an attractive reading. This amounts to a very accessible, enjoyable set of tunes - one that may not win any awards, but should reward those who appreciate the delicate and lovely nature of Chet Baker\'s art.

Chet Baker - Trumpet
Nicola Stilo - Flute
Diane Varvra - Soprano Sax
Michel Grailler - Piano
Riccardo Dal Frà - Bass
Leo Mitchel - Drums

01. Estate
02. Francamente
03. Dream Drop
04. Lament
05. Pioggia Sul Deserto
06. Finestra Sul Mare