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Kings of Cool with Moira Stuart: Chet Baker

BBC Music JazzKings of Cool

Moira Stuart continues her voyage of discovery, exploring the lives of some of jazz's most prolific male artists. She focuses on renowned trumpeter and singer Chet Baker.

Moira Stuart continues her voyage of discovery and passion for jazz, by exploring the lives of some of its most prolific male artists. This week Moira focuses her attention on the life and music of the legendary Chet Baker; the American trumpeter who is as notorious for his music as he is for his colourful life. With a new interview from James Gavin, the author of the book Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker, we find out about the demons that haunted the My Funny Valentine singer.

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Sat 12 Nov 201606:00
BBC Music Jazz

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    Chet Baker

    That Old Feeling

  • 00:02

    Gerry Mulligan Quartet & Chet Baker

    Cherry

  • 00:04

    Charlie Parker & Chet Baker

    Irresistable You

  • 00:08

    Gerry Mulligan Quartet & Chet Baker

    Bernie's Tune

  • 00:12

    Chet Baker

    My Funny Valentine

    • My Funny Valentine.
    • Pacific Jazz.
    • 1.
  • 00:17

    Gerry Mulligan Quartet

    Makin' Whoopee (feat. Chet Baker)

  • 00:23

    Chet Baker

    Look For The Silver Lining

  • 00:25

    Chet Baker

    Let's Get Lost

    • BBC.
  • 00:27

    Chet Baker

    It's Always You

  • 00:33

    Chet Baker

    Someone to Watch Over Me

  • 00:37

    Chet Baker

    The Thrill is Gone

  • 00:41

    Chet Baker

    Autumn in New York

  • 00:42

    Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    Shipbuilding

    • The Very Best Of Elvis Costello.
    • Universal Music Tv.
  • 00:46

    Chet Baker

    Almost Blue

  • 00:49

    Chet Baker

    Moonlight Becomes You

  • 00:53

    Chet Baker

    Everything Depends on You

Broadcast

  • Sat 12 Nov 201606:00
    BBC Music Jazz

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