Chet Baker — The Improviser (1984, Cadence Jazz Records)

Artist: Chet Baker Album: The Improviser Label: Cadence Jazz Records (CJR 1019) Format: LP, Vinyl, First Pressing Year: 1984 Recording: Live at Club 7, Oslo, Norway (August 30, 1983) & Hot House, Oslo, Norway (August 15, 1983) Condition: To be confirmed from photos — price reflects VG+ A late-career gem from Chet Baker, recorded live in Norway just five years before his death. Backed by the Per Husby Trio, Baker's trademark melancholic flugelhorn and hushed vocals are on full display in an intimate club setting. The Cadence Jazz first pressing (CJR 1019) is among the more collectible Baker live documents — raw, unvarnished, and deeply moving. Sought after by cool jazz collectors and Baker devotees alike. Market Research: Discogs 1984 first pressing — Low: $18.98 / Median: $46.03 / High: $105.88 (last sale Jan 2026)