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Live at Nick's

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Live at Nick's
Live album by
Chet Baker Quartet featuring Phil Markowitz
Released1987
RecordedNovember 30, 1978
VenueNick Vollebregt's Jazzcafé, Laren, Netherlands
GenreJazz
Length69:05 CD release with bonus track
LabelCriss Cross Jazz
1027
ProducerGerry Teekens
Chet Baker chronology
Live in Chateauvallon, 1978
(1978)
Live at Nick's
(1987)
Oh You Crazy Moon
(1978)

Live at Nick's is a live album by trumpeter Chet Baker which was recorded in 1978 but not released on the Dutch Criss Cross Jazz label until 1987.[1][2]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Considering his erratic lifestyle, it is surprising how many good records Chet Baker made during his final 15 years. ... The quiet but swinging music is quite enjoyable and finds Baker in fine form".[3]

Track listing

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  1. "The Best Thing for You Is Me" (Irving Berlin) – 9:44
  2. "Broken Wing" (Richie Beirach) – 9:56
  3. "This Is Always" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) – 8:27
  4. "Beautiful Black Eyes" (Wayne Shorter) – 17:11
  5. "I Remember You" (Victor Schertzinger, Johnny Mercer) – 10:10 Bonus track on CD release
  6. "Love for Sale" (Cole Porter) – 13:37 Bonus track on CD release

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Chet Baker Catalog accessed May 22, 2017
  2. ^ Enciclopedia del Jazz: Chet Baker accessed May 22, 2017
  3. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Live at Nick's – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 22, 2017.