Chet Baker was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist who emerged as a leading figure in the West Coast jazz movement of the 1950s. Born Chesney Henry Baker Jr. on December 23, 1929, in Yale, Oklahoma, he gained widespread acclaim for his work with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet, which helped to establish his reputation as a significant jazz artist. Known for his smooth, lyrical playing style and relaxed, intimate vocal
... Más informaciónChet Baker was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist who emerged as a leading figure in the West Coast jazz movement of the 1950s. Born Chesney Henry Baker Jr. on December 23, 1929, in Yale, Oklahoma, he gained widespread acclaim for his work with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet, which helped to establish his reputation as a significant jazz artist. Known for his smooth, lyrical playing style and relaxed, intimate vocal delivery, Baker's career was marked by a series of successful albums and collaborations with other jazz greats.
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