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.Chet Baker Catalog accessed May 26, 2017Enciclopedia del Jazz: Chet Baker accessed May 22, 2017
Reception
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".
Track listing "Margarine" (Hal Galper) – 9:35 "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 8:15 "Beatrice" (Sam Rivers) – 8:55 "Gnid" (Tadd Dameron) – 10:25 "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 Chet Baker – trumpet Per Husby – piano Bjørn Kjellemyr (tracks 4 & 5), Terje Venaas (tracks 1–3) – bass Ole Jacob Hansen (tracks 1–3), Espen Rud (tracks 4 & 5) – drums
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