(Yale, Okla.) His name is well-known in the world of jazz, but many may not realize the late, great jazz trumpeter and vocalist, Chet Baker was born in. Best Of Chet Baker (1929 - 1988) Find the album here: . Chesney Henry Chet Baker Jr. (December 23, 1929 - May 13, 1988) was born in Yale, Oklahoma. A trumpet player, Baker was an important part of the West coast cool. On Biography.com, get more on Chet Baker, the trumpeter and singer known for songs like 'My Funny Valentine' whose career was derailed by drug use. Find Chet Baker bio, music, credits, awards, & streaming radio on AllMusic - A tragic figure with immense talent, both in his… Chesney Henry Chet Baker, Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and vocalist. Baker earned much attention and. Visit Amazon.com's Chet Baker Store to shop for Chet Baker albums (CD, MP3, Vinyl), concert tickets, and other Chet Baker-related products (DVDs, Books, T-shirts). Boppin' with the Chet Baker Quintet is an album by trumpeter Chet Baker which was recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label. Welcome to Chet Baker Lost and Found and Jazz Tube a search engine to help source all your jazz videos.Enter a artist name of the world of music and videos on that. Chet Baker started his career in the late forties. He became famous with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet in 1952. His solo in My funny valentine is a classic of the west.