Where stands the music of Chet Baker with you?

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.

Agree with Elizabeth....marginal talent at best...his singing is painful...overrated IMHO

great, one of my fav trumpet players. If you like Chet & you havn't heard Chet Baker Trio, Chet's Choice (1985) w/Phillip Catherine on guitar you're in for a treat. I just discovered it & it's been one of my recent favs.