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Chet Baker

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Born
23 December 1929
Born In
Yale, Payne County, Oklahoma, United States
Died
13 May 1988 (aged 58)
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 through the 1950s, particularly for albums featuring his vocals (Chet Baker Sings, It Could Happen to You). … 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 c… read more

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1 Play track Autour de Minuit - Chet Baker I Fall In Love Too Easily - Vocal Version
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2 Play track The Best of Chet Baker Sings My Funny Valentine
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3 Play track I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) - Vocal Version I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) - Vocal Version
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4 Play track Cool Breeze Jazz Cafe It's Always You - Vocal Version
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5 Play track Let's Get Lost: The Best Of Chet Baker Sings But Not For Me - Vocal Version
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6 Play track The Best of Chet Baker Sings That Old Feeling
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7 Play track Autumn Leaves Autumn Leaves
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8 Play track Chet For Lovers Born To Be Blue
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9 Play track The Best of Chet Baker Sings Let's Get Lost
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10 Play track Time After Time - Vocal Version Time After Time - Vocal Version
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Albums

  1. 327,639 listeners

    1 Jan 1954 · 14 tracks

    Chet Baker Sings
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  2. 300,241 listeners

    1 Jan 1989 · 20 tracks

    The Best of Chet Baker Sings
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  3. 109,448 listeners

    14 Jun 1987 · 6 tracks

    My Funny Valentine
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  4. 71,248 listeners

    1985 · 10 tracks

    It Could Happen to You
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