Where stands the music of Chet Baker with you?

I knew I didn't like his singing but Elizabeth's comment is probably right on. He was a self-absorbed person, no doubt. His tone and attack elevate him way beyond average IMO.

Larry beat me to it. There's room in my life for anyone who can create that tone.

Marty

I like Chet Baker`s trumpet sound and style a lot. Very expressive approach with beautiful tone,He was best with ballads. "These Foolish Things","Autunm in New York" and "If You Could See Me Now" are a few examples of effective emotional playing IMO. I`m not a fan of his singing.I listen to his recordings often.

I agree with Charles1dad.

Fabulous, as long as he isn't singing. The lyricism of all his music is outstanding. Some equate his lyricism to be emotional, I never did. I was hooked once I heard his 'with strings' on Columbia. Now, some almost 100 albums later I am total hooked. I have some of his video discs, which are outstanding. He left too early.