by Scott Yanow
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.