Chet baker

Yale has long been known as the home of legendary athlete Jim Thorpe, but the town has another native son who achieved legendary status in the world of music.

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Young Chet Baker playing the saxophone, jazz legend and babe of my soul.

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Chet Baker 1953 (monotype) 1.1.18

Chet Baker, 1961

William Claxton Chet Baker, Dreaming, Hollywood, 1954 16 x 20 Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. 25

Editor’s Note: We are beyond fortunate to be able to print as an exclusive three essays on music, specifically jazz, by Mr. G. Bruce Boyer. After reading Mr. Boyer, you are going to want to hear the music. I have put together a playlist here for you of some of Mr. Boyer’s recommendations. Thank you ...