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.

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

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

Every now and again someone comes along and shows the rest of us what it is like to enjoy their magic. Chet was one of those few. Thanks for sharing.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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!!

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

Hauntingly beautiful, many thanks.

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

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

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

So sweet & pure.

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

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

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

CHET IS THE BEST!

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

So beautiful it hurts, indeed! OBRIGADA ;-)

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

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.....!!

I don't have words

meravigliosamente chet....grazie...

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

stupenda versione

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

What class what style.

Beautiful:Thank you for sharing.

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.

he's the best!!

Great feeling

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

Gracias Vladimir por tan maravilloso material musical

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

Great artist incerible life style

one of a kind

Chet Genius Baker

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

Sensacional! Imperdível!

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

I'M SPEECHLESS

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

déchirant, somptueux chet baker, merci pour cette vidéo

EMOUVANT tout simplement

impresive

Thanks for posting

Nice bass line.

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

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

great just great!

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

The best. To bad hel's gone!

Vladimirsmartins: ¡ thanks a lot! Regards.

ahhh...

About 1 year to live.

oh man

He IS the IS !!!

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

wow...

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

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

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.

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

can i find this version in audio?

@mickysax1 he is up there w/Sinatra. Frank drank..was a mean drunk...his drug of choice.

I agree the chet we know was the chet on heroin...