Chet Baker
Live in Paris: The Radio France Recordings 1983-1984 is an example of solid, appealing late Chet Baker, doing what he did best with standards and the occasional original.
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For most of its history, jazz has been a macho culture. Sexual ambiguity or gay-ness were subjects of derision.
Read MoreThe real advantage Born To Be Blue has over Miles Ahead is that it uses the music as a way to get into the soul of its title character.
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Jazz Commentary: The Enduring Enigma of Chet Baker
I take a look back at the compelling documentary “Let’s Get Lost” because of the recently released “Chet Baker Performs and Sings: Swimming by Moonlight”, 15 unreleased studio recordings made by the trumpeter.
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