There was no more complete jazz musician than Chet when he first appeared on the scene - They called him the Male Elizabeth Taylor - he was so handsome. He played by ear. I think the jury is still out regarding drugs and art. The combination produced too much greatness for us not to stop and wonder. I've known too many artists who confessed to doing their best work while drugged (especially on alcohol) for me to pass judgement. Chet was the greatest, but he died violently as he lived.

@avibson

14y↑254

In past 7 months I heard this amazingly touching performance more than 50 times and never enough CHET BAKERs tragic life imbedded into. Hearing more he becomes my favorite, not so funny but sad Valentine. Amazing and old style Jazz in its best.

@jere1102

15y↑117

hits the nail on the head--one of those singers whose voices are truly instrumental--hear it in the pitch, tempo, phrasing--truly exceptional--essence of jazz

@cooknbobs

15y↑164

This is Classic Great Chet all the pain this is hert and soul!The way he builds the band to get the time going!!! If your jazz trumpet player listen and learn.This video was taken off for a while Thank God its back!This is GOLD!!!!! BM

@grizmaster1

14y↑185

Absolutely gorgeous. Absoutely astounding. Such a heartfelt rendition. It exceeds even his previous interpretations.

@PurpleSilk

14y↑250

I'm about to cry watching this. His version of this song has always melted my heart to a big ol' puddle. I've never heard it live before. His voice was so smooth and lovely and soothing...<3

@f15r18

15y↑63

I can listen this song all day long. It's Just amazing. Thanks for posting.

@bdonnici

14y↑362

My God, I miss this man and his music. You people listening to Kenny G, thinking you are listening to jazz, need another think - THIS is jazz at its finest. This is what jazz really IS.

@diddywahdaddy

14y↑250

Hauntingly beautiful, many thanks.

@EricChellman

14y↑83

Chet Baker Brings IT every time!!! He's moved me more than any artist ever. They say, a singer can't sing it with their hart , if they haven't had it OR been there! You hear it in his voice and you can see it in the deep lines all over his face... he'll always move me like none other.... Chet Rules!!

@hadoq

14y↑113

Find him any excuses whatsoever, this, ladies and gentlemen, is pure music, period.

@hanspuge

14y↑59

so stunning!what a voice!what a solo!!what an artist!!it touches deep down in my soul!!

@Mrtrinch

15y↑39

incredible inspiration from deep of a stormy soul.chet you will live for ever and ever in our hearts.thanks for post this magic moments for us

@gabeuop79

15y↑53

It's amazing how such beauty can spring from such tragedy and hard times, and Chet certainly knew both.

@didiklomberg

15y↑51

My all time no1 hero, Chet, the only one who can bring me tears and shivers. Damned good bassplayer too, Hein van der Geyn.

@paciphish

15y↑63

What a great talent. I am very thankful you shared this video. This is truly a performance I feel priveleged to have seen. Thanks again Vladimirs.

@jazzyjono

14y↑354

this is amazing...........

@misaoje

14y↑195

This man was damn cool...so open...almost naively honest...

@algueres

14y↑71

Il piu grande di tutti i tempi.. la migliore versione di my funny valentine in assoluto. Mi commuove ogni volta che lo sento. Che intesità

@bdonnici

14y↑759

My God, the raw emotion in this performance just makes me weak! Those of you who think of Kenny G as a "jazzman" - take heed: THIS is a jazzman!

@melooolem

14y↑126

you can feel the life in his songs...not just singing

@sheilacarvalhobh

14y↑51

Chet baker rules!!!!!! this is classic!!!!! AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL

@jorgeraffin

15y↑50

Chet Baker's version is maybe the best one. Txs & congrats Vladimir!

@melooolem

14y↑70

you can feel chets life in his voice....

@bagoona

14y↑32

So sweet & pure.

@voidforpurpose

15y↑29

A subtle and complex expression, cool and poignant.. Classic.

@SokratisVotskos

14y↑119

He is beyond the stage..i don't know if he was ''high'' or not...i just know THIS MUSIC is the DOPE FOR ME.....!!

@TheNam6

15y↑465

Let me be honest. This is too much. I mean it's too good. And look at his facial expressions! Master

@zingo99

15y↑30

This is as good as it gets. Thanks Vladimir for posting it. Have been looking for this one!

@MinervaGonzalez_Strasse

15y↑53

So beautiful it hurts, indeed! OBRIGADA ;-)

@f15r18

15y↑52

Me saco el sombrero. Un artista de verdad. Que expresion!

@beatlesguyEM

15y↑58

CHET IS THE BEST!

@j0807m

15y↑148

To me, "One Night In Tokyo" and "Kind Of Blue" ranks as the two all time best jazz albums. They are equally good.

@ccpicciotti

15y↑16

Gracias Vladimir por tan maravilloso material musical

@gessed

14y↑62

Beautiful:Thank you for sharing.

@sidmarjazz

14y↑143

chet baker foi e sera eterno com seus solos e som lindo de trompete

@NagibAnderaos

15y↑45

I don't have words

@maiu17

15y↑20

Qué bueno que compartas esto. Lo habían quitado y es maravilloso poder escucharlo de nuevo. Muchas gracias!

@Amyls64

15y↑34

What class what style.

@trestresbrel

15y↑15

Great feeling

@TheMusicante

14y↑18

meravigliosamente chet....grazie...

@massicciorso72

15y↑22

Riesce ad esprimere un sentimento altro dal dolore, o la gioia, o la tristezza, o la notte, o il sole...

@zozefine1955

14y↑35

déchirant, somptueux chet baker, merci pour cette vidéo

@Aldo335

14y↑25

stupenda versione

@oscarmundongo1

15y↑20

Sensacional! Imperdível!

@CaptainBluebear08

15y↑11

Bless you, vladimirs. It's back. Need I say more.

@XDookieX

14y↑31

he's the best!!

@rafalroz

14y↑42

Nice bass line.

@hmpb88

14y↑42

one of a kind

@totonno900

14y↑43

Il mio mito....difficile esprimere la senzazione che si prova ad ascoltarlo....

@grey2199

15y↑11

Ho la pelle d'oca.. Great, that's music for ever.

@bluejazz44

14y↑36

Chet Genius Baker

@KIKIGENIN

14y↑18

EMOUVANT tout simplement

@ArtgurGeddes

15y↑14

Great artist incerible life style

@RockyBalbona

14y↑8

Chet baker a mi aprecer, el trompetista que creo que ams sentimiento tarsmite con la trompeta. Genial estoy de acuerdo con ti

@alvar00

15y↑6

queria um video dele tocando essa na decada de 50...alguem indica?

@gemainchains

14y↑120

Heroin ruins many lives, and takes away amazing musicians...

@petruflorin

15y↑12

it's not that simple! could be also the source of his inspiration/sensibility...

@inesitanz

15y↑19

I'M SPEECHLESS

@mickysax1

14y↑21

If Chet never got involved in dope he would be up there with Sinatra etc

@MmeDesgranges

15y↑8

Thanks for posting

@sammyfujimaki

14y↑20

great just great!

@reyvolcan

14y↑6

impresive

@calente24

15y↑10

The best. To bad hel's gone!

@6211945

15y↑9

Vladimirsmartins: ¡ thanks a lot! Regards.

@MartaBtrp

14y↑75

ahhh...

@bastoneanimato

14y↑39

la natura a volte è molto generosa.chet ne è una dimostrazione.....

@DURound

14y↑34

About 1 year to live.

@Jack18689

15y↑12

wow...

@georgepapadapoulos

15y↑8

oh man

@EricChellman

14y↑14

He IS the IS !!!

@as05ca

15y↑4

can i find this version in audio?

@LUMADY1

14y↑22

......EXTRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@kir3txsbcglobalnet

14y↑113

Artistry transcends mere drugs. Michael Jackson was bigger than aspirin just like Chet Baker was much bigger than heroin. Listens with your ears fools not with your P.C.