I’ve been a fan of “Live at Blues Alley” since I first heard it 2 decades ago. I have the 2 disc 45 rpm 25th anniversary pressing. That’s a portion of her show from January 3, 1996. “Nightbird” is the entire show.
There are 2 versions of this- a 33 rpm 4 LP in a gatefold and the 7 disc 45 rpm box. I’ve read that the 45 box is far superior, being a different mix from the 33 set.
I can say this- it’s one of the finest sounding albums I own. Is she on my room? No, but I’m nearly sitting in a small club beckoning my server for another whiskey.
If you don’t want to lay out $135 for this, by all means buy the double 45 of “Live at Blues Alley”.