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Chet Baker stage name, in order to pay homage to Chet Baker, who was a big influence for him. Brazilian jazz pianist Eliane Elias dedicated her 2013 album "I Thought About You" to Chet Baker. In the anime Sakamichi no Apollon, there is a scene where the protagonists perform "But not for me" and he is stated to be an inspiration to the series by Yoko Kanno. Chet Baker Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. Baker earned much attention and critical praise through the 1950s, particularly for albums featuring
Chet Is Back! Chet Is Back! Chet Is back! is a 1962 studio album by jazz musician Chet Baker. "Chet Is Back!" was recorded in Rome, Italy in 1962 at RCA's Studios, showcasing bop-oriented tunes such as "Pent-Up House" and "Well, You Needn't". The Chet Baker Sextet consisted of a group of up-and-coming European jazz musicians, which included Belgian saxophonist Bobby Jaspar, Belgian guitarist Rene Thomas, Italian pianist Amedeo Tommasi, French bassist Benoit Quersin, and Swiss drummer Daniel Humair. The album features an original composition, "Ballata in forma di blues" ("A Ballad in Blues Style"), by Amedeo Tommasi. Ballads are featured, including "Over