Il 13 maggio 1988 moriva Chesney Henry “Chet” Baker. In questi vent’anni ancora nessuno è riuscito a spiegare il mistero della sua morte, né della sua esistenza. Né di quella sua arte fragilissima e meravigliosa. Per questo, per tutto il 2008, Jazzit ospiterà una sezione dedicata al trombettista: saggi, interviste, ricostruzioni, foto.
The Jazz Icons: Chet Baker DVD, released Sept. 26, 2006, features two concerts by the foremost interpreter of the West Coast school of cool jazz. Filmed in Europe 15 years apart, these two shows seen together provide an overview of Baker’s illustrious career. The first show is a haunting 1964 performance in a Belgian TV studio with a quartet including long-time sidemen saxophonist Jacques Pelzer and French pianist Rene Urtreger. Songs include the Miles Davis classic, “So What,” and the jazz standard “Time After Time” (a very rare rendition featuring Chet’s “Cool” vocal style.) The soulful1979 set from Norway, with a trio featuring vibraphonist Wolfgang Lackerschmid, highlights the growth and maturity of this troubled but inspiring artist.By The Jazz Icons: Chet Baker DVD, released Sept. 26, 2006, features two concerts by the foremost interpreter of the West Coast school of cool jazz
