Verve/A&M's reissue of
Chet Baker's 1977 album
You Can't Go Home Again features the trumpeter/vocalist supported by an all-star band that includes guitarist
John Scofield, tenor saxophonist
Michael Brecker, and alto saxophonist
Paul Desmond in his final recording session. Former
Miles Davis sidemen
Tony Williams and
Ron Carter also add an organic touch to the proceedings and a warm contrast to the electric pianos and Moogs that flow through
Don Sebesky's arrangements. Alternate takes of the title track and others including "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You/You've Changed," "The Best Thing for You," and "If You Could See Me Now" make this double-disc set a more complete look at one of
Baker's most important latter-day albums. ~ Heather Phares