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Chet Baker was an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, and vocalist. He was known for his lyrical, melodic playing style and his ability to improvise. He was also known for his collaborations with saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and pianist Russ Freeman. Baker began his career as a jazz trumpeter in the early 1950s, and by the mid-1950s he had become one of the most popular jazz musicians in the world. He recorded several albums for Pacific Jazz Records, including Chet Baker Sings and Plays (1954), Chet Baker in New York (1956), and Chet Baker Plays the Best of Lerner and Loewe (1959). Baker's career was marked by personal struggles, including drug addiction and legal troubles. He died in 1988 at the age of 58. He was posthumously inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 2000.

Popular As Chesney Henry Baker Jr.
Occupation soundtrack,composer,music_department
Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 23 December 1929
Birthday 23 December
Birthplace Yale, Oklahoma, USA
Date of death 13 May, 1988
Died Place Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Nationality United States

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Chet Baker Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Chet Baker's Wife?

His wife is Carol Baker (25 November 1965 - 13 May 1988) ( his death) ( 3 children), Halema Alli (May 1956 - ?) ( 1 child), Charlene Souder (1950 - ?)

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Wife Carol Baker (25 November 1965 - 13 May 1988) ( his death) ( 3 children), Halema Alli (May 1956 - ?) ( 1 child), Charlene Souder (1950 - ?)
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Chet Baker Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Chet Baker worth at the age of 59 years old? Chet Baker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Chet Baker's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1987

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1987.

1986

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 53-55. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999.

1953

When Mulligan was arrested in 1953, Chet led the group until 1955, when he went to Europe. He also sang on many records. In Europe he recorded with many musicians in different countries. His career was interrupted many times for personal problems with drugs and he was arrested many times for his addiction.

1952

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 coast jazz in the fifties.