My Funny Valentine

Jazz great Chet Baker had James dean looks and chops like Sinatra...

Born on December 23, 1929 in Yale, Oklahoma. His career catapulted with his hit  "My Funny Valentine", playing both jazz trumpet and vocals. 

The tenderness in his voice would poor out in every tune he would sing, he had women falling in love with him all over.

With his unmistakable voice, Chet toured throughout Europe and many say some of his best work was from 1986-1987. 

Right around the same period Bruce Weber was doing a documentary on Baker. The film was based on Baker's turbulent life  and career.

Unfortunately, Chet plunged to his death in 1988 after falling from his hotel window in Amsterdam. Leaving the world of jazz, Chet Baker is still recognized by many greats in the music industry.

Maro Medi