Release Date: 1/01/2005
Recording Date: 11/2006
Tracks: 11
Length: 00:32:03 Hrs
Label: Dreyfus
Type: CD
- Genre/Styles
- Cool, West Coast Jazz
Album Tracks (11)
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What the Critics Say
Live in Bologna 1985/Two a Day is a packaging of two CDs featuring trumpeter-vocalist Chet Baker in small band settings from the late '70s and mid-'80s. On Two a Day he's joined by pianist Phil Markowitz, bassist Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, and drummer Jeff Brillinger. A vivacious take on the title cut, a Baker original, shows the trumpeter in fine form, fronting a lively, responsive band. From here, the band's selections vacillate between upbeat, mainstream jazz and its mellower, cooler cousin. On Live in Bologna 1985 Baker's joined by guitarist Philip Catherine and bassist Jean-Louis Rassinfosse. The set drags a bit here and there, with the trio stretching slow songs like "My Foolish Heart" and "My Funny Valentine" past the ten-minute mark. Catherine's guitar work, however, goes a long way toward keeping these pieces from dragging too much. The trio is much more intriguing on upbeat instrumental pieces like Miles Davis' "Tune Up." For Baker fans, it will be no surprise that his vocals resonate less powerfully than they did during the '50s. Perhaps due to his cool, quiet style, however, he nonetheless remains an effective vocalist on ballads like "My Foolish Heart." This two-for package is a nice snapshot of Baker's latter work and will please both his fans and lovers of mainstream jazz. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr., All Music Guide
