Strangely, I like his stuff better after he lost his youth, looks, teeth, ego, etc. Allowed him to just focus on the pleasure of making music. Was he a genius? Probably not, but I appreciate his contribution nonetheless.
Where stands the music of Chet Baker with you?
I could say much from my own thoughts, but if you give a damn about this subject, I would like to hear of your own thoughts and listening history on the music of Chet Baker.
Please no cliche', "he is no Miles Davis" non-self thought.
And no need to apoligize for being black or white...another Jazz cliche'.