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Chet Baker

Born: Dec 23, 1929 in Yale, OK

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Died: May 13, 1988 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Cool, West Coast Jazz, Vocal Jazz

Biography: Chet Baker was a primary exponent of the West Coast school of cool jazz in the early and mid-'50s. As a trumpeter, he had a generally restrained, intimate playing style and he attracted attention beyond jazz for his photogenic looks and singing. But his career was marred by drug addiction.

Baker's father,

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Chet is Back [Bonus Tracks]

Released: 2003

Label: RVG/BMG Heritage New Reissues

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Having been reissued numerous times over the years under various titles, this Bluebird version of Chet Is Back! stands out as the definitive packaging of one of Chet Baker's best early-'60s recordings. ...Read full review

The Last Great Concert: My Favorite Songs, Vol.1 & 2

Released: 2004

Label: Justin-time Records

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This 1988 concert turned out to be Chet Baker's swan song, because he died just two weeks after this performance, after a still-unexplained fall from a hotel balcony. Baker is alternately heard with either ...Read full review

More Chet Baker albums: Main Albums (148), Compilations (189), Singles & EPs (3), DVD/Video (8)

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