Actually, the personnel on each version of NIT is different enough that they will each have a very different feel; and they do. On O-10’s clip it is Al Haig on piano and Curley Russell on bass as opposed to Bud and Mingus on Acman3’s. I too like them both , each for different reasons; but overall I like the version with Bud and Mingus better.
First, I much prefer the way that the Massey Hall version was recorded. It has a more distant perspective, but much better balanced whereas the other was recorded much more upclose and the drums overpower the horns; not as realistic. Musically, the Massey Hall is slightly faster and the band sounds a little lighter and tighter overall. The other sounds more “swingy” which I don’t think serves the Latin flavor of the tune as much. On the other hand, the solos by both Bird and Dizzy on the version with Al Haig are incredible. Bird’s solo break is a wonder. Tough choice, aren’t we lucky?