CHET BAKER – IN NEW YORK (LP)

Description

His first for Riverside, In New York saw Chet Baker bring the West Coast cool jazz style to new Manhattan surroundings. With the rhythm section of Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones keeping things up-tempo and propulsive, pianist Al Haig alternating between fill-in chords and intriguing melodies and saxophonist Johnny Giffin trading lead flourishes with Baker himself, the LP is another winner right through. The swinging bop is full of zest and verve on “Hotel 49” and a one-off rendition of Miles’ “Solar,” while some contrasting introspective breaks are provided by “Blue Thoughts” and “Polka Dots And Moonbeams.” Great stuff!
Track Listing:
A1. Fair Weather
A2. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
A3. Hotel 49
B1. Solar
B2. Blue Thoughts
B3. When Lights Are Low