Chet Baker

American jazz trumpeter and vocalist (1929-1988)

A tragic figure with immense talent, both in his silvery fingered trumpet playing and his wonderfully soft, heartfelt voice.

Born	December 23, 1929
Hometown	Yale, Oklahoma, United States of America

Spouse	Carol Ann Jackson (m 1964 - 1988) , Halema Alli (m 1956 - 1959) , Charlaine Souder (m 1950 - 1988)
Children	Missy Baker , Paul Baker , Chesney Aftab Baker , Dean Baker
Parents	Vera Baker , Chesney H. Baker Sr.

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