Chet Baker

Chet Baker (1929–1988) was an American singer, trumpeter and composer.

Also recorded as Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker, Jr.; Baker Jr.; Chesney Henry Baker, Jr.; Chep; Pop.

Chet Baker in brief

Born
1929
Died
1988
Known for
singer, trumpeter, composer, jazz musician and bandleader
Place of birth
Yale
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Overview

Also worked under the name Chet.

Born at Yale in 1929, died at Amsterdam in 1988.

In detail

Chet Baker studied at El Camino College. training under Jimmy Rowles is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Membership is recorded of Chet Baker Trio, Chet Baker Quartet and The Chet Baker Quintet.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Chet Baker”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2274: Chet Baker

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