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Baker / Catherine / Rassinfosse "Leaving" is usually a tune that leaves me cold, it doesn't have a memorable melody. However, Chet punches it up here, with a strong, staccato opening, eventually moving to long, brisk solos. He wraps up this set with a soft and fast "Cherokee" and ending with "Estate". This last tune is a great fit for Chet. I wish he had included it in his repertoire more often. Those long, low notes that open the tune just seem to be meant for him.
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sweet
lines floating above Catherine's ringing guitar. After swinging pretty
on "Strollin'", Chet
delivers one of his best performances of
the J.J. Johnson standard, "Lament". Chet turns this sad tune into one
of hope and happiness as his horn flutters through the melody, but still
keeping the same traditional slow tempo.