I heard Chet Baker Sings at a friend's house many years ago, then found out that he was a phenomenal trumpet player after. I was moved by the deep melancholy in his singing. Upon reading about his life, it became clear that the sadness he wore on his sleeve whilst performing was all too genuine, making his performances so naked and poignant. I saw him interviewed once and asked if he'd do an autobiography. He replied that he probably wouldn't, as he couldn't imagine anyone believing it. RIP Chet, the Prince of Cool. 🎺

@snsnshhhs663

Жыл бұрын

I really wish Chet sung more. I’m not a huge fan of the trumpet (he’s good, no doubt about that. It’s just in general, I don’t like trumpets). I feel like he should’ve played a different instrument, like the piano or the saxophone. But then again, I’m not really into jazz, so what do I know?

@saraerickson4100

Жыл бұрын

i watched the hauntin biopic born to be blue with the fab Ethan Hawke but also never knew much beyond this song. So very heartbreaking and chilling,filled with idk what exactly but mesmerizing and also so effortless ❤. RIP to the unique sounds of Mr. Chet Baker!!!

@dontask8639

Жыл бұрын

This is so true. Not only was he a great singer with a one-of-a-kind haunting voice, but his improvisation skills were insane as well. The ability to hone the skill of less is more to create melodies that stick with you is just something that I could never do in my experience with jazz so far.

@simonmacvicar

Жыл бұрын

@@snsnshhhs663 try the myromance duet video w red mitchell!

@fernandoferreira6293

Жыл бұрын

That "stay" part is heart-wrenching when we realise everything dies. He's singing to dear life itself from it. And it stood.

you can really see and hear the trumpet phrasing and harmony in his singing...the lags and open time inflections...the melody variations

@arvantis

7 жыл бұрын

kayfabe 58

@niandra_t

5 жыл бұрын

@@arvantis Good point

@breed4052

4 жыл бұрын

Great observation, I was thinking the exact same thing, I just didn’t know how to say it. He had such an interesting voice

@davidfairweather1034

3 жыл бұрын

@@breed4052 Seems to me the band didn't quite know how to back him. He was trying to go rubato in the intro and they were trying to give it a beat before he wanted one.

@WitchidWitchid

2 жыл бұрын

True. But even amidst his lengthy addiction he still did some incredible work.

I feel so sorry for Chet, I look at his face and I see pain and loneliness, because of all what he suffered he continued performing oustanding pieces of music. Thank you very much Mr. Chet Baker ❤️

@Jaecht88

Жыл бұрын

Maybe not "still after all" but "because of all" what suffered he still delivered...?!

@jorgequeipul

Жыл бұрын

@@Jaecht88 thanks!

Beautiful song. You can see he is missing a teeth (perhaps a blue eye). He was in a fight in Italy due to drugs. Even with this sad event he still performed a stellar performance. He could switch from what ever state he was in to an incredible performer in no time. RIP Chet

@yougianfir

2 жыл бұрын

No...Chet lost that teeth when he was a kid. It’s difficult to notice because he rarely smile. Then he was jailed in Italy for false drugs prescriptions. The “famous “ aggression where he lost his teeths was at the end of 60’. Cheers

@pierremancaux3688

Жыл бұрын

why need to see teeth missing before beauty

his story...a beautiful yet heart breaking one...his talent so priceless ...

@MariaJimenez-kk9ge

7 жыл бұрын

***** :) thank u.

@colinbligh3406

7 жыл бұрын

Maria Jimenez

@PedroDrPerico

2 жыл бұрын

I'm just as him, but without talent and beauty. Just a broken heart. 💔 Saludos.

I've never heard this sung so beautifully, and I have several versions by several singers. Chet Baker, always sadly missed, so handsome, until drugs ruined him.

@saiiifurlbahri8947

6 жыл бұрын

Jean Russell I suggest u watch CLAIRO its nice

@fucsiajunio5488

4 жыл бұрын

Nico's version is the beautifullest for me, and Ella Fitzgerald's it's a sparkling meteor, but ya, this version by Chet it's so sweet :p

@betsyhughes2208

4 жыл бұрын

The drugs and shit hurt him, but the accident was a killer, consider the man wasn't supposed to survive, let alone ever perform again! But he did thru sheer bloody-mindedness, and he never stopped again till he passed! So as far as I think he was never ruined, because he was always beautiful!!! 💖💖💖💖👏👏👏👏

@betsyhughes2208

4 жыл бұрын

@greg wigren I think we all pretty much agree that it didn't, I love listening to anything he did, this was a very special talent💕💕💕💖💖💖💖

@betsyhughes2208

4 жыл бұрын

@greg wigren done my own time with hep c, plus had a tough relationship at the same time. Chet & Eva soothed my soul many times.Oh it does do the heart a good rest when you just need it!!!

im back three years later. no one brings me peace like chet does. i love him so much.

god damn chet baker is cool

It doesn't get much more beautiful than this, does it?

@neurosynchron

6 жыл бұрын

Viewer4474 if Baker travels the desert with an American Flag under the name of Funny Valentine? Gotcha Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, lad!

@Nokamiprayer

4 жыл бұрын

Never

@s-zz

Жыл бұрын

Love Train is pretty beautiful

@joanneorchard7099

Жыл бұрын

He was one of the greatest artist ❤️❤️❤️

@fernandoferreira6293

Жыл бұрын

That's the thing; music is, if anything, the best reminder that it - impossibly - does.

Sipping an ice cold cane sugar 𝒞𝑜𝒸𝒶-𝒞𝑜𝓁𝒶 with rum and lime while *Chet Baker's My Funny Valentine* is playing from an unlicensed Mexican radio station at a fuel stop convenience store in a hot two road southern Arizona town in the middle of nowhere.

@mlovmo

3 жыл бұрын

God... I wish I had that going for me.

@Daniel-xu6kd

3 жыл бұрын

You can’t make that shit up.. I’m jealous

@japhyryder66

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like heaven.

@rodneywaynejackson

3 жыл бұрын

You need to sell that would make an impeccable script!

@mikegalvin9801

3 жыл бұрын

And then she walks in.

never have I heard such a perfectly balanced second/follow up sax solo, the way lars gullin kicks in after that perfect trumpet solo is sick, try coming in second after chet baker!!!

@markweinstein6068

6 жыл бұрын

Kasie musgraved

@tobysinbad

3 жыл бұрын

I swear down he was in love with Chet

@AndreasDelleske

Жыл бұрын

@@tobysinbad who has ears and isn't?

Insanely, scary good. In terms of technique, Chet Baker had few peers. Magnificent.

What a master. I love the way Chet could turn his voice into his trumpet. Both instruments were equally divine. RIP.

@Manumanu-ul1qd

3 жыл бұрын

I have never heard fellatio described like that before.

Just love this version of Chet Baker. I was born long ago before 1959.

I come here to hear and heal

@Fordarktimes

5 жыл бұрын

😎

@JL-jh6zn

3 жыл бұрын

me too. hope you're well

@obiestill5785

3 жыл бұрын

J L Thank you! May you be well.🌸

@Everybodyisasomebodysomewhere

3 жыл бұрын

Guysssss, you’re all so beautiful in the comments... hearing and healing! Love you all! Wishing all who see this love and light, new beginnings and peace in your heart and soul ❤️✨🌟🦋

@JL-jh6zn

3 жыл бұрын

@@Everybodyisasomebodysomewhere

Wearing shades indoors before it was "cool". Chets the best!

@miluixx6176

8 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite comment.

@JamesDel

8 жыл бұрын

Actually.

@Chasufilms

8 жыл бұрын

+James Del ACTUALLY actually, he wore shades because of all the drugs he was on; they were probably all messed up and the light would hurt his eyes. His teeth are knocked out from his drug dealer or something. The movie Born to be Blue is an Ethan Hawke documentary/drama thingy about Chet Baker and it comes out very soon :)

@IETCHX69

7 жыл бұрын

It was a gosh darned masterpiece !! Sorry for the harsh language...

@IanWelland

7 жыл бұрын

Chasu you are absolutely right on both counts - the lights and the teeth. The lights burned a performer and often would actually blind a performer back in the days. Sadly, Chet sustained serious injuries to both teeth, mouth as a whole and I believe his ribs (unconfirmed). It showed some strength that he overcame this attack to return and bring us many more years of jazz master performances on disc and stage. Very sad ending in Amsterdam however in May 1988 - I believe a plaque marks the location of his home there.

I agree with that. Chet Baker had such an amazing natural tone to his voice, he didn't need to use much vibrato. He tended to sing a long absolutely perfect and pure tone and bring in a little vibrato at the end. Yep.

Sad & brilliant life. It's amazing how he was still able to keep his tone both singing and playing after he lost his teeth. Loved his phrasing. He was the James Dean of Jazz but even more talented!

Chet Baker touch my heart every time he sings and play...never will forget him. I ove him for so many years and fell him alive near me when his songs are here again! Bless yuotube!!

His voice is like a really really really really really really nice red wine with that warm feeling you get in your chest after you sip it

@swellofthespeakers

2 жыл бұрын

The most relateable comment I've ever read on KZread! Just perfect!

This song brings back memories of my father long ago. He introduced me to Jazz. Beautiful music. 🎶

I'VE FINALLY FOUND A LIVE VIDEO OF CHET SINGING! 20-year old here whose favorite singer is Chet!

@vincezaaa

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 17 though

@helaina400

2 жыл бұрын

I believe he was 29 at this time in ‘59

@mao7615

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincezaaa don't believe yourself special.

Chet Baker was soooo musical. His phrasing is just wonderful. And also, that's what separates his singing a bit. All those Sinatras etc. just stick to the script, but he is singing the phrases like a horn line. More like Satchmo, really.

@cruzignatius9419

2 жыл бұрын

Very quite so!!!! He sings like his horn much better than sinatra and all the other crooners

@Peter-yc2uh

10 ай бұрын

yes, his singing did sound like he was playing the horn, good way to put it

RIP and long live Chet Baker (December 23, 1929 - May 13, 1988), aged 58 You will always be remembered as a legend.

Quelle délicatesse ! Je ne m'en lasserai jamais !

Damn. At times like this, with everything going crazy, isn`t it good to be able to lean on these great people and what they left us. Doesn`t it remind you of how good life is with this music.

60 years ago. Still a jazz classical standard. One of the best jazz vocal I love.

This vocal performance is amazing.

Incredible. Chet Baker at his most captivating, on some random night in 1959 Torino, Italia. People out for dinner and drinks, they go to some club and watch this. It's too hot to handle.

Quelle classe, quelle voie, un charme à tout casser, j'aimerais avoir une machine à remonter le temps rien pour écouter des mecs comme ça

He was a genius who understood and used the boundaries that exist outside of music. Like a painter who mixes grit, dirt and even blood with the medium. Nothing is off limits, only new realms as all art should be.

He is the Erik Satie of the 50s Jazz scene! Iconclasmic!

This is where the term "COOL CAT"......Starts people. so awesome

Brilliant, Beautiful, Pure Class, even though the Heroin had already set in ~ RIP -CB ~

I'll never forget watching this gig with my fiance Jill Dando many years ago. We are still together to this day. RIP Chet baker.

@Korn1holio

3 жыл бұрын

wow! YOu're the lucky one! Stay safe and be loved.

@SeanLives

2 жыл бұрын

You look good for your age!

@Gaticowero

Жыл бұрын

What about now?

@VelvetandGinger

Жыл бұрын

My dream would be to be able to see this live

even when he was younger he still had the personal sound to him. Thank god for people like you who keep posting real videos of real musicians who made real music for a change

What a golden voice. Loveee the manipulation of phrasing and melody here, it’s so beautiful to hear! ✨

My funny valentine Sweet comic valentine You make me smile with my heart Your looks are laughable Unphotographable Yet your my favorite work of art Is your Figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little week? When you open it to speak Are you smart? But don't change your hair for me Not if you care for me Stay little valentine stay Each day is Valentines day Is your figure less than Greek Is your mouth a little weak When you open it to Speak Are you smart But don't change your hair for me Not if you care for me Stay little valentine stay Each day is valentines day

The range of his voice is amazing.

What a wonderfull gift! So gratefull for this Love and Life. .

Its all impro! Man they were real musicians! Playing by the ear! Chet you'll be missed. I've just starting out on learning trumpet! Chet being my inspiration, watching videos of people doing his impression motivates me more! It's my dream to be able to play Chet's tracks and make music like him! Much respect and love!

@rubberduck8631

3 жыл бұрын

And? How is it going?

@Mauroroldan18

3 жыл бұрын

I also want to know, how is it going?

@DM-hc3sb

5 ай бұрын

Same here. How is it

Why have l not ever heard of this great artist! I am im love 💘

Amazing so cool and sad and tender

Maravilloso,unico e irrepetible,su voz te atrapa y su clase tocando la trompeta es increíble,Chet Baker nunca falta en mi discografía y me gusta escucharle en el coche por la ciudad te quita el stress de la ciudad y por la noche cuando estoy solo y la familia esta durmiendo me pongo los auriculares me enciendo un cigarrillo y tomo una buena copa de buen vino de Rioja y es como si estuviera en otro planeta ✌️☮️✌️

I never knew I could enjoy jazz. This is so calming damn!

I'm a fetus and I love this type of music. All my friends listen to the sounds of their mom's belly. Not me, it's all about Chet Baker. Wishing I was born in this era? Hell, I can't wait to be born at all. See you guys in 6 more months!

@user-hm5zb1qn6g

6 жыл бұрын

Contender for best youtube comment of all time.

@zeddy2284

6 жыл бұрын

Oreo9191 Blah even his name is good

@cathysawchuk204

5 жыл бұрын

you be 2 cool 4 scool

@ichbindag

5 жыл бұрын

Oreo9191 Blah he stretches time, breaks little rules, jazz music is about finding freedom, when you can’t, it’s accommodating, it’s about when you find your own breath and for how long you want to keep it. It’s about the moment you live that thing. It tells a story,by saying something else.

@davidmehnert6206

5 жыл бұрын

friends with fetusus ... staring defeat in the fade with that one Peggy Sue

Anyone else come here on Valentine's day every year?

My Funny Valentine Sweet Comic Valentine You Make Me Smile With My Heart You're Looks Are Laughable, Unphotographable Yet You're My Favorite Work Of Art Is Your FigureLess Than Greek Is Your Mouth A Little Weak When You Open It To Speak Are You Smart Don't Change A Hair For Me Not If You Care For Me Stay Little Valentine Stay Each Day Is Valentine's Day

Chet always played and sang from his pure heart. And he was a too much pure hearted man,so life was too difficult and painful for him

This music is healing my soul.Thank you Mr.Baker,thank you Mr.Evans💗💖

The most enchanting voice I have ever heard, almost haunting!

Doesn't matter how old you are just listen and enjoy. And this is a wonderful time to be born cause you can plug in your headphones, get on the internet and listen to whatever you want to whenever you want to.

Brilliant artist, wonderful trumpet player. Always hit the sweet notes. Sad what heroin did to Chet Baker.

@aceofbastone

5 жыл бұрын

Sad to you..he seemed to love it

What? No technique? Absolutely exceptional technique. I've never heard such vocal control. It's what makes his performance so sublime and perfect. So there.

@krhoshlr-hx4ru

Жыл бұрын

It rather sounds like a trumpet which can form words. I love it

The best interpretation of this song. It hurts.

THANKS FOR SHARING SUCH EPIC, VIDEO.....OF SUCH EPIC SONG, BY THE GREAT CHET BAKER.......

Pure class,amazing talent,what an artist.

"you make me smoile with my heart"

Great! I will play this one for my swedish student tomorrow morning...

The essence of coolness. Hiding behind the mike with shades on and singing with that sweet yet strong voice. What a show. This is the real jazz that never gets played on the radio. Why is that? From the album from the same name. It's my favorite of his. It's all vocal pieces.

Piękna piosenka, piękne wykonanie :)

To Miss. Silvia Buratto. I think you right Miss. Silvia. Chet was a tormented person, that it the reason he was so talented and his voice so sad and sexy. I recommend to you and all the Chet's fans " Concierto de Aranjuez" with other great musician like Paul Desmond, Jim Hall, Ron Carter, Steve Gadd and Roland Hanna, it is a wonderful version of this magnificent piece. Cheers to all Chet's fans from New Orleans the city of jazz.

@Ivygirasole

9 жыл бұрын

have you the link?

@lordvader6726

9 жыл бұрын

Cheers !

@cityandsuburb

6 жыл бұрын

Very gracious & balanced reply Del4297.... Top marks to you....!!

@del4297

6 жыл бұрын

Gus Edgar: Thanks!!! every once on while I come back here!!....hohoho I am very busy lady and as you know it is sooo much music to hear in this "media". Nevertheless Chet Baker is "one of a kind musician" that I adore... Cheers from New Orleans the city of jazz.

"My heart and actions are utterly unclouded. They are all those of 'Justice'."

Beautiful music.

Fantastic technique, clean sound, good range, great intonation, beat - spot on! Absolutely beautiful, I agree on that :-)

Chet Baker is fantastic :) He does have vibrato. Vibrato is the note moving and it does! Its beautiful and very very well done! His range is his soul baby :)

Love this presentation and the classy music!

Two late GREATS! Lars Gullin and Chet Baker. Way back from 1959

@MaNehoAtkins

7 жыл бұрын

aàaaàààaa

@niandra_t

5 жыл бұрын

@@MaNehoAtkins ooôooô

La escucho una y otra vez. Love.

good music is timeless............................

He's stoned out of his mind here. His voice has an uncanny resemblance to a musical instrument. Amazing.

The epitome of cool. Miles definitely loved this cover.

@monicaferriswheel

10 жыл бұрын

Mellow.

Realmente um músico muito sentimental e com uma voz muito linda, Admiro muito o som de Chet

@umalumno

3 жыл бұрын

Brasil sil silsil

I love it💖🎺🎵

Amazing, amazing, amazing!

Absolutely gold. Thank you!

Oh my god. I just realized where Layne Staley might have got his whole ''thing'' from. The resemblance in style is uncanny. His singing, the deep vibrato, his posture, the shades, even the way he holds the mic....can't be a coincidence.

@Adam-tp8py

8 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking this exact thing for so long. They were so very similar.

@alantate2455

4 жыл бұрын

@@Adam-tp8py who the hell is Layne Staley?

@Adam-tp8py

4 жыл бұрын

@@alantate2455 The late lead singer of Alice in Chains. He was something quite exceptional. Real, genuine and unique talent.

@entertainmentguys1

4 жыл бұрын

@@Adam-tp8py Same haircut. Was thinking same thing.

@g.beeton2918

3 жыл бұрын

both were very much into smack.... RIP Layne, RIP CHET

Dark and exquisite .

My favourite version. No idea why. What a song. "When you open it to speak, are you smart?"

Meraviglia, sogno blu.

makes me sad. :( So beautiful. Thank u

Thank you so much for posting this. Made my day.

Really amazing

this is drug for my ears :)

@thewafflin2482

7 жыл бұрын

That is so coincidental since Chet was addicted to drugs

@LEauReine

7 жыл бұрын

The Wafflin absolutely, but anyway, when I listen to him, it seems that my life is eternal

@whitneythompson8711

6 жыл бұрын

chet baker without heroin is like music without soul he performed amazingly after smashing china white theres very few who can say drugs made them better him and coltrane have that distinction

@threnody4955

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitneythompson8711 bruh

@j3dr905

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitneythompson8711 Wtf is wrong with you?

What A Talent~~R I P

A very, very high musical and vocal standard... chet Baker you were a genius 😍💫

such a low and lovely voice. truly a beautiful, yet heartbreaking song. could listen forever

beauty as we see, it,like truth, there to behold, voice and trumpet speak . . . . . . . . . . 'My funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine You make me smile with my heart Your looks are laughable Unphotographable Yet you're my favorite work of art Is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak? When you open it to speak Are you smiling? But don't change a hair for me Not if you care for me Stay little Valentine, stay Each day is Valentine's Day...' ; 7 ] LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS Songwriters

It’s featured in “The talented Mr Ripley”.

@mikegalvin9801

3 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen that in a few years but this is exactly what the cool expat kids in that movie would have been listening to in 50s Italy.

I have synthesthesia and he has like one of the most unique voice colors

Thanks for posting this incredible video...I think I've watched/listened to it at least 30 times over the past 3 weeks!

Great song and interpretation. If you ever wondered what Chet was thinking when he went out that window, listen to the song ""Chet Baker's Unsung Swan Song" by David Wilcox.

Lindamente encantadora!

Love this song

stunning footage. I have never seen this. as cool as cool gets.

After you hear Chet play, you may understand what was meant when someone was described as a "way out cat."

David Lynch sent me. 😎👍

A talent never to be repeated.

amazing chtt

perfect