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The Carnegie concert in 1974 is reviewed as a splendid album with both, Gerry and Chet in a very good shape. Baker who was just back from a couple of years rest due to his drugs addiction, and Mulligan didn’t share the stage for over twenty years. The band also features John Scofield (guitar, one of his first recordings!), Bob James (Fender Rhodes and Piano), Ron Carter (bass), Harvey Mason (drums), Dave Samuels (vibraphone) and Ed Byrne (trombone). As a band they performed superb versions of “Line For Lyons” and “My Funny Valentine”. The Carnegie Hall concert is definitely one of the best performances for Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker (and band!) ever.