Chet Baker - Blue Room: The 1979 Vara Studio Sessions In Holland (Record Store Day)

Blue Room: The 1979 VARA Studio Sessions in Holland features two recordings of trumpet/vocal icon Chet Baker captured in stereo at the legendary VARA Studio 2 in Hilversum, the Netherlands. The April 10th session featured pianist Phil Markowitz, bassist Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, and drummer Charles Rice. The November 9th session featured pianist Frans Elsen, bassist Victor Kaihatu, and drummer Eric Ineke.

Exclusive double vinyl produced by Anagram Records in celebration of Record Store Day 2023. Includes an elaborate booklet with photos, liner notes, essays and interviews. Only 3000 copies worldwide.

TRACKLISTING:

SIDE A

1. BEAUTIFUL BLACK EYES
2. OH, YOU CRAZY MOON
3. THE BEST THING FOR YOU

SIDE B

1. BLUE ROOM
2. DOWN

SIDE C

1. BLUE GILLES
2. NARDIS

SIDE D

1. CANDY
2. LUSCIOUS LOU
3. MY IDEA
4. OLD DEVIL MOON