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“Chet Baker At George Jazzcafé” was recorded live in 1983 at George Jazzcafé 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 Jazzcafé in Arnhem and New Morning in Paris. Chet Baker performs “Walkin’,” “Solar” (written by Miles Davis) and “Star Eyes” all three recorded at George Jazzcafé as well as “September Song” recorded at New Morning. All tracks are available on CD for the first time. Booklet 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 Jazzcafé: An Arnhem Legend 1974-1996 released in 2024.