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 & Crew by Chet Baker (Record, 2022)
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Chet Baker Chet Baker Sings and Plays (Vinyl) 12" Album
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Chet Baker In New York (Vinyl) Bonus Tracks 12" Album
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Chet Baker Sings by Chet Baker (Record, 2015)
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Playboys by Chet Baker And Art Pepper (Record 2023)
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Chet Baker Sings Italian Songs (Vinyl)
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Gerry Mulligan Quartet Featuring Chet Baker – Gerry Mulligan Quartet Vogue V2257
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CHET - THE LYRICAL TRUMPET OF CHET BAKER NEW DELUXE GATEFOLD VINYL LP - SEALED
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Chet Baker Quartet Records Eight Cool Sides 10" vinyl, 1954 VG/VG+ JAZZ ALBUM
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Chet Baker Quartet No Problem (Vinyl) 12" Album
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Chet Baker Chet Vinyl LP Record
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CHET BAKER - WHEN SUNNY GETS BLUE - DANISH STEEPLECHASE LP - SCS 1221
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Chet Baker – Sextet & Quartet (New Sealed Vinyl LP) 243
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Chet Baker Quartet : Chet Baker in Paris - Volume 2 VINYL 12" Album (2024)
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Chet Baker Sings (Vinyl) 12" Album
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Chet Baker & Art Pepper Picture of Heath (Vinyl) 12" Album
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CHET BAKER:JAZZ MESSENGERS ETC - THE HARD SWING - 1961 Vinyl - (vg+)
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CHET BAKER Mariachi Brass Double Shot LP WORLD PACIFIC STEREO
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Chet Baker : In New York VINYL Bonus Tracks 12" Album (2023) ***NEW***
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Chet Baker And Strings, All 7" vinyl, Mono 1967
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Chet Baker Big Band - Chet Baker Big Band (LP, Album, Mono, RE) (Very Good Plus
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Chet Baker She Was Too Good To Me CTI LP Van Gelder VG+/VG+
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Chet Baker Bakers Holiday Vinyl Like New
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Chet Baker Sings by Chet Baker (Record, 2018)
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Chet Baker - Bakers Holiday, Vinyl LP - New & Sealed (Verve)
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Chet Baker Angel Eyes - Clear (Vinyl)
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Chet Baker The Best of Chet Baker (Vinyl) 12" Album Coloured Vinyl
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Chet Baker & Crew - S/T Manhattan Pacific Jazz WP 5 Cool Jazz / Bebop LP
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Chet Baker, Chet Baker Quartet Records Eight Cool Sides 10" vinyl, 1954
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Picture of Heath by Chet Baker Art Pepper (2015) 180GM WaxTime Bonus Track.
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Chet Baker It Could Happen To You (Vinyl)
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