Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis


As crazy as it sounds I'd have to go with Chet.

And You?

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klimt

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.

If you like Chet’s playing, try Kenny Dorham’s “Quiet Kenny”.  It’s superb late night jazz listening. 
 

If you like mellowness in the genre, try Curtis Fuller’s early work, like “Bluesette”.  

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

@jond 

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. 

At this point, prefer MD but I never found the muted trumpet appealing as he.

Chet's voice is a vibe!!