The album 'The Best Thing for You' was recorded in August 1989, just a few months before Chet Baker's death on May 13, 1988. It is one of his last studio sessions, showcasing a Baker in full expressive maturity despite his declining health.
The record was released posthumously in 1989 by A&M Records, featuring American pianist and arranger Kenny Barron, as well as bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Ben Riley. The repertoire consists mainly of jazz standards and ballads, performed with Baker's characteristic whispering voice and lyrical trumpet.
The recording took place at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, California. Although Baker already showed signs of physical wear, his musicianship remained intact, and the album is considered by many critics as a final testament to his art, full of melancholy and beauty.