name

Chet Baker, Trumpet/Cornet

dates

b. December 23, 1929; d. May 03, 1988

birth place

Oklahoma

description

The quintessential West Coast post-bop trumpeter, he was blessed with an introverted, clear tone that marked him as one of the cool players; also became an effective singer.

hot disc

The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Baker