Chet Baker – At George Jazzcafe , Arnhem, 1983, The Netherlands

This product is a RECORD STORE DAY 2026 title and will be stocked at Black Circle Records in Leighton Buzzard and not available to pre-order.
Available to buy in-store from 8am on Saturday, 18/04/2026 (Record Store Day).
Remaining copies will be available to buy online from 8pm on Monday 20/04/2026.

Chet Baker At George Jazzcafe was recorded live in 1983 at George Jazzcafe 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 Jazzcafe in Arnhem and New Morning in Paris.

Chet Baker performs “Walkin'”, “Solar” (written by Miles Davis) and “Star Eyes” all three recorded at George Jazzcafe as well as “September Song” recorded at New Morning.

All tracks are available on vinyl for the first time.

The gatefold sleeve 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 Jazzcafe: An Arnhem Legend 1974-1996 released in 2024.Chet Baker At George Jazzcafe is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on blue coloured vinyl.