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Born: December 23, 1929 in Yale, OK
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: May 13, 1988 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Genre: 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, Chesney Henry Baker,Sr., was a guitarist ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2006 On the Road: Live in LA and Boston '54
2006 Mister Cool
2006 Mister B
2006 Lost Holland Concert September 18 1955
2006 Live in Bologna 1985/Two a Day
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Filmography:
1991 Jazz at Ronnie's
1987 Chet Baker: One Night in Tokyo
1987 Chet Baker: Candy
1986 Chet Baker: Live at Ronnie Scott's
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Influenced By: Miles Davis More >> Followers: Enrico Rava Rick Holland Nicolai Dunger Colton Weatherston Shirley Eikhard More >>

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