Chet Baker Vinyl Records: The Cool Cat of Jazz
Chet Baker was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer who rose to fame in the 1950s. Born Charles Edward Baker on May 12, 1929, in Yale, Oklahoma, he developed a distinctive "cool" style that blended elements of bebop and West Coast jazz. With his iconic horn-rimmed glasses and smooth vocals, Baker became an integral part of the Los Angeles jazz scene.
In the early 1950s, Baker began working with pianist Russ Freeman, forming the Chet Baker Quartet. Their unique sound, characterized by Baker's relaxed trumpet playing and distinctive vocals, quickly gained popularity. The quartet released several successful albums, including "Chet Baker Sings" (1954) and "Chet" (1953). Baker's music was not only critically acclaimed but also commercially successful, earning him a Grammy nomination in 1957.
Baker's life was marked by struggles with addiction and personal turmoil. He served time in prison for drug-related offenses and struggled to maintain his career throughout the 1960s. Despite these challenges, Baker continued to perform and record music until his death on May 13, 1988. Today, Chet Baker is remembered as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, with a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.
Chet Baker - Chet Vinyl (Record Store Day 180g Mono Edition) - New/Sealed
Price: £25.00
Condition: New
CHET BAKER QUARTET feat PHIL MARKOWITZ - Live At Nick's (reissue) - Vinyl (2xLP)
Price: £0.00
Condition: New
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Chet Baker Chet Baker Sings It Could Happen to You [LP] Vinyl - New
Price: £16.82
Condition: New
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Chet Baker Chet (The Lyrical Trumpet of...) - 180 Gram Vinyl LP [New & Sealed]
Price: £17.95
Condition: New
CHET BAKER - Chet - New Vinyl Record Reissue Second Records Vinyl
Price: £16.50
Condition: New
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Chet Baker Sings It Could Happen to You [Lp] by Chet Baker (Record, 2009)
Price: £14.01
Condition: New
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Chet Baker - Chet Baker In Paris (1955-1956) French issue 1975 2xLP
Price: £24.99
Condition: Used
Chet Baker - Sings - 180g Vinyl LP-New & Sealed (Valentine Records)
Price: £10.99
Condition: New
Chet Baker - Bill Evans: Complete Recordings – sealed vinyl 2xLP WaxTime 772325
Price: £19.95
Condition: New
Chet Baker Gerry Mulligan Quartet / Chet Baker - Vol. 3 EPV 1017
Price: £5.00
Condition: Used
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CHET BAKER - SINGS AGAIN LIMITED EDITION 180G YELLOW VINYL LP REISSUE (NEW)
Price: £33.99
Condition: New
Chet Baker Quartet : In Paris VINYL 12" Album 2 discs (2024) ***NEW***
Price: £27.27
Condition: New
Chet Baker - Sings & Plays 180g Green Vinyl LP *BRAND NEW SEALED*
Price: £17.99
Condition: New
