Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis

@macg19 agreed such a tragedy and @lalitk I'll have to listen to some Chris Botti it's been quite a while for me thanks for the reminder.

I've never understood the fascination with Chet's singing.  I liken it to Mick playing the guitar, or Paul Simon trying to act.  Just stick to what you do best.  IMHO.  I like to listen to Chet when I just want to relax.  I like Miles when I want to be somewhat challenged by the music.  In a Silent Way is maybe my favourite MD.  Never fails to completely pull me into the music.  If you have not heard Chet's double CD Blue Room, which was released not that long ago, I highly recommend it.  Previously unreleased studio recordings from his time in the Netherlands.  Terrific recording quality.  Both trumpet and voice in top form.  Cheers.

I love these comparison threads…whose better, Slash or Chet Atkins?

@77jovian   🤣

Of course, I like them both! (Surprise).

 But, as others have pointed out- listen to Clifford Brown. Sweet tone, expressive, feel, nuance, articulation. Control of his instrument.  Many of his recordings are not great (like Monk's recordings) but, he played like a sweet, cool breeze on a hot summer day.