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

Diane was recorded at Sound Track Studios, Copenhagen February 27, 1985 by trumpeter Chet Baker and pianist Paul Bley.

"The intimate conversation between two of jazz's most enigmatic characters is played primarily on Baker's home turf ... Baker, bless him, can crack your heart with a single note ... Baker is alive and well ... and still deliciously blue." — Spectator Magazine

“This is introspective, and deserves undivided attention to be fully appreciated. Definitely one of the most relaxing moments ever captured on vinyl.” (Mark Hurd – Option Magazine)

A SteepleChase recording that has become a classic, not only due to the strong music created by two of modern music's most original talents, but also for bringing pianist Paul Bley back to playing standard material.

"Chet Baker recorded at every opportunity during the last decade or so of his tragic life, with widely varying results due to his drug addiction. But this surprising duo session with pianist Paul Bley is one of his better efforts from this period, focusing primarily on standard ballads by top composers. Bley's playing in the mid-'80s usually was freer in nature, but he willingly plays more mainstream backing for the trumpeter. Baker's tone adds to the poignant air in a rather deliberate interpretation of "If I Should Lose You," with Bley playing beautiful, sparse chords behind him. The duo gels nicely in a midtempo setting of Sonny Rollins' "Pent-Up House," while Baker's "Skidadidlin'" is a low key, bluesy number. Baker sings "You Go to My Head" in a thoughtful manner." - Ken Dryden, AllMusic

Musicians:

Recording Engineer – Ole Hansen
Piano – Paul Bley
Trumpet – Chet Baker
Vocals – Chet Baker (track 2)

Track Listing:

1. If I Should Lose You
2. You Go To My Head
3. How Deep Is The Ocean
4. Pent-Up House
5. Everytime We Say Goodbye
6. Diane
7. Skidadidlin'
8. Little Girl Blue

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