Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis

Preference is personal and there is no right or wrong, only well formed and informed.

That said consider how jazz would have evolved if either musician hadn't existed.  Also consider the family tree of musicians that each produced.  Miles Davis consistently worked at a much higher level than Chet Baker was ever able to reach.

@onhwy61 I would dare to call myself reasonable informed (perhaps not yet formed) and I believe that I have about 30 or more albums of Miles and about the same number of  Chet's album in my collection.

Regarding my 'personal preference' and as much I appreciate Miles, there are 'places' where Chet is just beyond reach, not only for him, but in general...imho

For trumpet playing I'd say Clifford Brown>Miles Davis>Lee Morgan>Freddie Hubbard>Dizzy Gillespie and then Chet Baker.

As a bandleader and composer it's no contest Miles over Chet by a mile also.

That said I really like Chet Baker no shame in anyone being better and like the OP I find his tone very soothing.

....both very, very good with talent that will never be duplicated but in my opinion , two different artists. Enjoy them both.     

Miles Davis by a country mile!!!  #1: The Miles Davis Kind of Blue album is the best selling and greatest jazz album of all-time.  #2:  Albums sold worldwide=  Miles Davis= over 9.2 million vs Chet Baker= a mere 70,000.  No contest.