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 Griffin 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!
Features
• Hand-Numbered, Limited Edition - 500 Copies
• Clear Vinyl
• Import
• Manufactured in the EU
Musicians
Chet Baker trumpet
Johnny Griffin tenor sax
Al Haig piano
Paul Chambers bass
Philly Joe Jones drums
Selections
Side 1:
1. Fair Weather
2. Polka Dots and Moonbeams
3. Hotel 49
Side 2:
1. Solar
2. Blue Thoughts
3. When Lights Are Low