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Baker, Chet was born on December 23, 1929 in Yale, Oklahoma, United States.
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Chet Baker
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Chet Baker, American Trumpeter, singer. Recipient Down Beat Critics poll, 1953, 54, Metropolitan poll, 1954-1955, Melody Maker poll, 1955, German Jazz Echo poll, 1956, 58, Playboy poll, 1958.
M C. With United States Army, 1946-1948, 50-52; member 298th Army Band, Berlin, FederalRepublic of German, also Presidio Army Band, San Francisco.
Education
Student, El Camino College, 1948-1950.
Career
Jazz trumpeter, singer, 1952-1988.
Achievements
Membership
With United States Army, 1946-1948, 50-52. Member 298th Army Band, Berlin, Federal Republic of German, also Presidio Army Band, San Francisco.
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Born
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Died
March 13, 1988 (aged 58) -
Nationality
American
Education
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1950
Career
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1952 - 1988
Awards
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Recipient Down Beat Critics poll, 1953, 54, Metropolitan poll, 1954-1955, Melody Maker poll, 1955, German Jazz Echo poll, 1956, 58, Playboy poll, 1958. M C.Recipient Down Beat Critics poll, 1953, 54, Metropolitan poll, 1954-1955, Melody Maker poll, 1955, German Jazz Echo poll, 1956, 58, Playboy poll, 1958. M C.