| The Improviser | ||||
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| Released | 1984 | |||
| Recorded | August 15 & 30, 1983 | |||
| Venue | Hot House and Club 7, Oslo, Norway | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Cadence Jazz CJR 1019 | |||
| Producer | Bob Rusch, Per Husby | |||
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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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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
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]
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