Chet Baker, to me, was a pleasant crooner a good trumpet player. On the other hand, I believe Miles Davis was a musical pioneer who evolved with and at times defined what jazz was to become.
I would also add Chris Botti in this conversation…Botti's passion for the trumpet was ignited when he heard Davis play "My Funny Valentine" at age 12. I enjoy Botti’s work just as much as other guys on your list.
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