One of the most strangely attractive sounds in all of music is Chet Baker's wispy voice wrapping itself around an appropriate lyric. Tom Adair and Matt Dennis' paean to hard luck is a more than worthy recipient of the Baker treatment.
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One of the most strangely attractive sounds in all of music is Chet Baker's wispy voice wrapping itself around an appropriate lyric. Tom Adair a… read more
One of the most strangely attractive sounds in all of music is Chet Baker's wispy voice wrapping itself around an appropriate lyric. Tom Adair and Matt Dennis' paean to hard lu… read more
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, Baker was in and out of jail frequently before enjoying a career resurgence in the late 19… read more
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 thro… read more
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 featuri… read more