ERC103M Chet Baker - Chet Baker Sings: It Could Happen to You

Born Chesney Henry Baker Jr. on December 23 1929 in Yale Oklahoma, “Chet“ Baker grew up in a musical household that set the foundation for his future in jazz. His early exposure to music began in a church choir but it was his fascination with the trumpet that charted his path. Leaving school at 16 Baker enlisted in the Army, where he honed his skills as part of the 298th Army Band. After his discharge in 1951 he performed with various artists before being selected by the legendary Charlie Parker for a series of West Coast engagements, a pivotal moment that launched his career. In 1952 Baker joined the Gerry...