Chet Baker

Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker, Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and vocalist. Baker earned much attention and critical praise through the 1950s, particularly for albums featuring his vocals (Chet Baker Sings, It Could Happen to You). Jazz historian David Gelly described the promise of Baker's early career as "James Dean, Sinatra, and Bix, rolled into one." His well-publicized drug habit also drove his notoriety and fame Read more on Last.fm


jazz  trumpet  cool jazz  vocal jazz  blues  
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My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
I Fall in Love Too Easily - Chet Baker
That Old Feeling - Chet Baker
Let's Get Lost - Chet Baker
It's Always You - Vocal Version - Chet Baker
I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) - Vocal Version - Chet Baker
Look for the Silver Lining - Chet Baker
Autumn Leaves - Chet Baker
But Not For Me - Vocal Version - Chet Baker
My Ideal - Chet Baker
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