• 4 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

One of the best settings for trumpeter Chet Baker was when he was accompanied by a guitar-bass duo. On this excellent Criss Cross CD, Baker is joined by guitarist Philip Catherine and bassist Jean-Louis Rassinfosse on a variety of high-quality standards that include such songs as "If I Should Lose You," Horace Silver's "Doodlin'," "Conception" and "Love for Sale." A special treat is hearing the talented but forgotten Bob Zieff's "Sad Walk." This is one of Baker's better albums from his later period.

PERSONNEL:

• Chet Baker, trumpet, vocals
• Philip Catherine, guitar
• Jean_Louis Rassinfosse or Hein Van de Geijn, bass

Recorded at Studio 44, Monster on June 6 & 25, 1985.

TRACKS:

• 01. If I Should Lose You
• 02. Sad Walk
• 03. How Deep Is the Ocean
• 04. Doodlin'
• 05. My Foolish Heart
• 06. Conception
• 07. Love for Sale
• 08. Adriano
• 09. Blues Ii the Closet
• 10. Stella By Starlight*