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.