Where stands the music of Chet Baker with you?



I could say much from my own thoughts, but if you give a damn about this subject, I would like to hear of your own thoughts and listening history on the music of Chet Baker.

Please no cliche', "he is no Miles Davis" non-self thought.

And no need to apoligize for being black or white...another Jazz cliche'.
whatjd
I knew I didn't like his singing but Elizabeth's comment is probably right on. He was a self-absorbed person, no doubt. His tone and attack elevate him way beyond average IMO.
Larry beat me to it. There's room in my life for anyone who can create that tone.

Marty
I like Chet Baker`s trumpet sound and style a lot. Very expressive approach with beautiful tone,He was best with ballads. "These Foolish Things","Autunm in New York" and "If You Could See Me Now" are a few examples of effective emotional playing IMO. I`m not a fan of his singing.I listen to his recordings often.
Fabulous, as long as he isn't singing. The lyricism of all his music is outstanding. Some equate his lyricism to be emotional, I never did. I was hooked once I heard his 'with strings' on Columbia. Now, some almost 100 albums later I am total hooked. I have some of his video discs, which are outstanding. He left too early.