Chet Baker: His life and music

Autori

• Jeroen de Valk

Parametri

Pagine

318pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Biografie e pensieri
• Jazz
• Musica
• Musica e canto

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The biography delves into Chet Baker's life, highlighting his early stardom and the complexities of his later years marked by drug addiction and legal troubles. Jeroen de Valk's updated edition draws on extensive interviews, including with Baker himself and those close to him, to dispel myths surrounding the musician's decline and death. It portrays Baker as a remarkable improviser with a unique sound, offering a nuanced view of his artistry. The book is praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative, making it a definitive account of Baker's legacy in jazz.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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