Chet Baker, in full Chesney Henry Baker: American jazz trumpeter and vocalist noted for the plaintive, fragile tone of both his playing and singing.

He was a cult figure whose well-publicized struggles with drug addiction curtailed a promising career.

He played in U.S. Army bands during two stints as a soldier (1946–48 and 1950–52) and sat in with jazz groups in the San Francisco area during the early ’50s, often playing alongside Charlie Parker.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Chet-Baker

Chet Baker (feat. Philip Catherine)

Late Night Jazz (2018 - Album)

The Art Of Listening Dec 19, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OGZ9g-y4A8
Tracklist:

- Chet Baker quotes:

 "I don't believe that jazz will ever really die. It's a nice way to express yourself."
 

Chet Baker was right on:, he also said:

" In Europe they look upon jazz as art. In America it's a diversion. Somebody opens a restaurant and installs another band off to the side. People don't listen."

The greatest subtle Jazzy mood ever!  

 'People said I'd never make 35, then I'd never make 40, 45; now I'm almost 50, so I'm beginning to think maybe they might be wrong.'

-- Chet Baker                             

Chet Baker, experience and know how, made him the best! 

Heart-breaking -- so many great artists have gone to the beyond.