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 The Best of Chet Baker Sings I Fall in Love Too Easily
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2 Play track The Best of Chet Baker Sings My Funny Valentine
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3 Play track Let's Get Lost: The Best Of Chet Baker Sings But Not For Me - Vocal Version
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4 Play track Legendary Recordings: Chet Baker It's Always You - Vocal Version
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5 Play track Chet Baker: Deep Dive! I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) - Vocal Version
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6 Play track Jazz Volume: Chet Baker Time After Time - Vocal Version
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7 Play track The Best of Chet Baker Sings That Old Feeling
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8 Play track Jazz Volume: Chet Baker There Will Never Be Another You - Vocal Version
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9 Play track My Funny Valentine: The Best Of Chet Baker Autumn Leaves
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10 Play track I see skies of blue and clouds of white You're Mine, You!
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  1. 817,949 listeners

    1 Jan 1954 · 14 tracks

    Chet Baker Sings
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  2. 305,400 listeners

    1 Jan 1989 · 20 tracks

    The Best of Chet Baker Sings
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  3. 143,863 listeners

    1 Jan 1965 · 15 tracks

    Baby Breeze (Expanded Edition)
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  4. 130,555 listeners

    1 Jan 2010 · 14 tracks

    Chet Baker Sings: It Could Happen To You [Original Jazz Classics Remasters] (OJC Remaster)
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