How Deep Is The Ocean – 1985

Chet Baker

Baker and guitarist Philip Catherine play relaxed music in a trio

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Some of the finest recordings by Chet Baker (1929-88) from his later years were the seven trio albums that had him joined by guitarist Philip Catherine and a bassist.

Live In Hamburg 1985, from which this performance originates, has Riccardo DelFra as the bassist.

Despite having a rather erratic life, Baker did some of his finest playing during his last decade.

“How Deep Is The Ocean” also features Catherine, whose career found him stretching from swing to fusion and back, always playing with a distinctive tone and creative ideas.

-Scott Yanow

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