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Lyrical playing meets rich imagination

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    When star-crossed trumpeter Chet Baker cut In New York in 1958, his style had evolved somewhat from what it was a few years ago: His tone got fuller and brighter and he played more economically Whether one likes his work as much as with Gerry Mulligan in 1953 or not, he still plays lyrically, displaying his rich imagination. He's picked a group of nice tunes to play, including Benny Golson's "Fair Weather" and "Blue Thoughts" and Owen Marshall's "Hotel 49." He works with an impressive band, too: Tenorman Johnny Griffin displays the chops and presence that made him so popular in the late '50s. But veteran pianist Al Haig, who did so much great work with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, cops the solo honors here with some complex, cleanly executed and melodically attractive spots. Bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones accompany Baker with much sensitivity, and Chambers contributes laudable solo work.

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