Chet Baker | Artist

Chet Baker | Artist

Tags: Era_1950s, Genre_Jazz, Origin_USA, Type_Artist

Chesney Henry Baker Jr. aka Chet was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist born 1929 in Yale, Oklahoma. Baker rose to prominence in the 1950's as a gifted jazz trumpeter and singer. He made many excellent albums but his career was disrupted by habitual drug use. The 1988 film Let's Get Lost is about his life. Outstanding albums include Chet Baker Sings, Quartet, Chet and Chet is Back!


Artist Website: chetbakeronline.com

Featured Albums: Chet Baker

Related Artists: Gerry Mulligan


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