Chet Baker At George Jazzcafe was recorded live in 1983 at George Jazzcafe
in Arnhem, the Netherlands and at New Morning, Paris France.Dutch Jazz
pioneers Wim and Ria Wigt had the privilege of supporting Chet's lifestyle by
offering him a steady series of concerts that suited his way of living and
traveling
The line- up often changed, depending on the tour. These four live recordings were
made during a memorable run with two outstanding musicians from Copenhagen:
veteran pianist Duke Jordan and bassist Jesper Lundgaard. The album offers a first
selection from the tapes of a tour which took place at George Jazzcafe in Arnhem and
New Morning in Paris. Chet Baker performs "Walkin'", "Solar" (written by Miles Davis)
and "Star Eyes" all three recorded at George Jazzcafe as well as "September Song"
recorded at New Morning. All tracks are available on vinyl for the first time. The
gatefold sleeve includes liner-notes by Wim and Ria Wigt, an original review published
in the Dutch newspaper De Gelderlander in 1983 and an excerpt from the book George
Jazzcafe: An Arnhem Legend 1974-1996 released in 2024.Chet Baker At George
Jazzcafe is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on
blue coloured vinyl.
Tracks: Walkin' / Solar / Star Eyes / September Song (Bonus track)