Where stands the music of Chet Baker with you?

Try as I might, I've come to truly hate his work, and his reputation as person doesn't help. A pretty boy record company promotion without any real talent. The only thing flatter than his trumpet, was his voice. Truly awful! Still I would like to see the movie "Let's Get Lost", but have not been able to get a copy. If anyone would care to share as how to get a copy, I'd appreciate it.

Unsound...its on YouTube

Phasecorrect, thankyou! I've been searching for that for about 20 years, never thought to look on youtube. I did enjoy the movie, but I still think Chet Baker stinks. His early trumpet playing wasn't too bad, but it sure got bad soon. How can anybody listen to that flat whispering? I just don't get it.

Marginal talent? Charlie Parker and Jerry Mulligan didn't think so. As for his singing, well, I wouldn't try to convince anyone, but I've always liked it a lot, even in his later years, when you could hear his dentures whistling.

This has been an interesting thread, opinions vary significantly(as it does with components).
Unsound, I same as you don`t care for his vocals, but flat trumpet tone? Chet IMO had a beautiful and rich tone.Other examples of good trumpet tone were Art Farmer,Clifford Brown and Lee Morgan and currently Nicholas Payton.
Chet did`nt have flawless technique but he sure could convey the essence of a song as well as anyone,beautiful player.Just listen to his version of "It Never Entered My Mind".