A master of the trumpet and a much-heralded vocalist, Chet Baker’s string of classic albums and his seemingly effortless cool style have earned him a legendary reputation which still rivals that of any other jazz musician. Esteemed jazz historian Dave Gelly described the trumpeter’s image as “a blend of James Dean, Sinatra and Bix, rolled into one”. A musical icon of the 1950s and ‘60s, Baker’s playing, singing and style would go on to influence countless others who came along in his wake.