The cool factor- who has it?

Miles Davis and whoever is #2 is not even close. Miles was cool before being cool was cool. One might assume that anyone who can play a horn should be able to sing as well. Chet Baker disproves that assumption.

We can say anything. We can propose our "taste" as truth...

But facts spoke themselves sometimes : 

I pick and past it from google :

 «Chet Baker’s first vocal album, Chet Baker Sings, released in 1954, was a significant success that propelled him to stardom as both a trumpeter and vocalist. The album, featuring his interpretations of popular standards, was a hit with audiences and critics, and helped establish him as a prominent figure in the West Coast cool jazz scene »

Then Say it in this way : Chet Baker sings crappy  and it is my opinion...

 And i will say it  my way and i am not alone saying it : "the Prince of cool" was Baker because he sing as he play : cool with no bravado...

Not sure who you're directing that to... my opinion, CB has legendary swag and I love CB Sings because of exactly what it is; a bold attempt to let his voice be heard. It's a great LP for so many reasons. I'm on board, Chet Baker = cool! 

Chet Baker is the only trumpeter who never play trumpet but use it to speak...

All the others play trumpet with bravado and virtuosity... Miles is the greatest here ...

But Chet speak ....And Sing... We dont feel music but we feel his heart ....Even when he had difficulty to play....

He stay a silent virtuoso....The coolest possible one... Almost silent....

@waznme “Jim. (Morrison)”

l got another one

No.1  Jim. (Kirk) 

Now l know that guy had a (big) head start…. It’s cold in space.

Never bought any of his chill-out albums…. Too cold to handle

@mahgister ”Chet Baker”

Have you heard John Barry’s (score) soundtrack to “Playing by Heart” on Decca?

l think Barry nailed it with his sympathetic scoring. The added period Baker tracks plus the collaboration of Chris Botti makes a good listen. Look for low priced copies on eBay for this much underrated film that slipped under the radar. There are two soundtracks so be careful not to pick the songs and score version.

John Barry could be considered “cool” for his lush orchestrations and counterpoint writing style, particularly in his later years. Think of the “Dances With Wolves” period. His “The Beyondness of Things” concept album on London 460 009-2 CD is pure magic if you like modern symphonic music. The recordings for both are top quality.