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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

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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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My Funny Valentine

Discography:
2007 Jazz at Ann Arbor [Bonus Tracks]
2007 Chet [Keepnews Collection]
2006 On the Road: Live in LA and Boston '54
2006 Mister Cool
2006 Mister B
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Filmography:
1991 Jazz at Ronnie's
1987 Chet Baker: Candy
1986 Chet Baker: Live at Ronnie Scott's
1963 The Stolen Hours
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Influenced By: Miles Davis More >> Followers: Enrico Rava Rick Holland Nicolai Dunger Shirley Eikhard Gerald Wilson More >>

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