The_Improviser

<i>The Improviser</i>

The Improviser

1984 live album by Chet Baker

The Improviser is a live album by trumpeter Chet Baker which was recorded in Norway in 1983 and first released on the Cadence Jazz label.[1][2]

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Reception

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The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Baker recorded this Cadence LP in Norway, backed by a pair of fine Norwegian trios that in both cases include pianist Per Husby. ... Although a little loose in spots, this is an excellent date by the colorful trumpeter".[3]

Track listing

  1. "Margarine" (Hal Galper) – 9:35
  2. "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 8:15
  3. "Beatrice" (Sam Rivers) – 8:55
  4. "Gnid" (Tadd Dameron) – 10:25
  5. "Night Bird" (Galper) – 13:25
  • Recorded in Oslo, Norway at the Hot House on August 15, 1983 (tracks 4 & 5) and at Club 7 on August 30, 1983 (tracks 1-3).

Personnel

References

  1. [1]
    Chet Baker Catalog accessed May 26, 2017
  2. [2]
    Enciclopedia del Jazz: Chet Baker accessed May 22, 2017
  3. [3]
    Yanow, Scott. The Improviser – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
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