CHET BAKER - My Funny Valentine

From the laserdisc "Chet Baker in Tokyo" - 1987

[@orleyh]

There was no more complete jazz musician than Chet when he first appeared on the scene - They called him the Male Elizabeth Taylor - he was so handsome. He played by ear. I think the jury is still out regarding drugs and art. The combination produced too much greatness for us not to stop and wonder. I've known too many artists who confessed to doing their best work while drugged (especially on alcohol) for me to pass judgement. Chet was the greatest, but he died violently as he lived.

[@misaoje]

This man was damn cool...so open...almost naively honest...

[@melooolem]

you can feel the life in his songs...not just singing

[@hadoq]

Find him any excuses whatsoever, this, ladies and gentlemen, is pure music, period.

[@bertbretherton]

Every now and again someone comes along and shows the rest of us what it is like to enjoy their magic. Chet was one of those few. Thanks for sharing.

[@melooolem]

you can feel chets life in his voice....

[@avibson]

In past 7 months I heard this amazingly touching performance more than 50 times and never enough CHET BAKERs tragic life imbedded into. Hearing more he becomes my favorite, not so funny but sad Valentine. Amazing and old style Jazz in its best.

[@gabeuop79]

It's amazing how such beauty can spring from such tragedy and hard times, and Chet certainly knew both.

[@jazzyjono]

this is amazing...........

[@jere1102]

hits the nail on the head--one of those singers whose voices are truly instrumental--hear it in the pitch, tempo, phrasing--truly exceptional--essence of jazz

[@algueres]

Il piu grande di tutti i tempi.. la migliore versione di my funny valentine in assoluto. Mi commuove ogni volta che lo sento. Che intesità

[@NagibAnderaos]

I don't have words

[@voidforpurpose]

A subtle and complex expression, cool and poignant.. Classic.

[@bagoona]

So sweet & pure.

[@grizmaster1]

Absolutely gorgeous. Absoutely astounding. Such a heartfelt rendition. It exceeds even his previous interpretations.

[@cooknbobs]

This is Classic Great Chet all the pain this is hert and soul!The way he builds the band to get the time going!!! If your jazz trumpet player listen and learn.This video was taken off for a while Thank God its back!This is GOLD!!!!! BM

[@bdonnici]

My God, I miss this man and his music. You people listening to Kenny G, thinking you are listening to jazz, need another think - THIS is jazz at its finest. This is what jazz really IS.

[@f15r18]

Me saco el sombrero. Un artista de verdad. Que expresion!

[@diddywahdaddy]

Hauntingly beautiful, many thanks.

[@bdonnici]

My God, the raw emotion in this performance just makes me weak! Those of you who think of Kenny G as a "jazzman" - take heed: THIS is a jazzman!

[@didiklomberg]

My all time no1 hero, Chet, the only one who can bring me tears and shivers. Damned good bassplayer too, Hein van der Geyn.

[@sheilacarvalhobh]

Chet baker rules!!!!!! this is classic!!!!! AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL

[@EricChellman]

Chet Baker Brings IT every time!!! He's moved me more than any artist ever. They say, a singer can't sing it with their hart , if they haven't had it OR been there! You hear it in his voice and you can see it in the deep lines all over his face... he'll always move me like none other.... Chet Rules!!

[@hanspuge]

so stunning!what a voice!what a solo!!what an artist!!it touches deep down in my soul!!

[@PurpleSilk]

I'm about to cry watching this. His version of this song has always melted my heart to a big ol' puddle. I've never heard it live before. His voice was so smooth and lovely and soothing...

[@massicciorso72]

Riesce ad esprimere un sentimento altro dal dolore, o la gioia, o la tristezza, o la notte, o il sole...

[@f15r18]

I can listen this song all day long. It's Just amazing. Thanks for posting.

[@SokratisVotskos]

He is beyond the stage..i don't know if he was ''high'' or not...i just know THIS MUSIC is the DOPE FOR ME.....!!

[@j0807m]

To me, "One Night In Tokyo" and "Kind Of Blue" ranks as the two all time best jazz albums. They are equally good.

[@Mrtrinch]

incredible inspiration from deep of a stormy soul.chet you will live for ever and ever in our hearts.thanks for post this magic moments for us

[@Amyls64]

What class what style.

[@paciphish]

What a great talent. I am very thankful you shared this video. This is truly a performance I feel priveleged to have seen. Thanks again Vladimirs.

[@beatlesguyEM]

CHET IS THE BEST!

[@jorgeraffin]

Chet Baker's version is maybe the best one. Txs & congrats Vladimir!

So beautiful it hurts, indeed! OBRIGADA ;-)

[@TheNam6]

Let me be honest. This is too much. I mean it's too good. And look at his facial expressions! Master

[@Aldo335]

stupenda versione

[@trestresbrel]

Great feeling

[@sidmarjazz]

chet baker foi e sera eterno com seus solos e som lindo de trompete

[@ccpicciotti]

Gracias Vladimir por tan maravilloso material musical

[@gessed]

Beautiful:Thank you for sharing.

[@hmpb88]

one of a kind

[@zingo99]

This is as good as it gets. Thanks Vladimir for posting it. Have been looking for this one!

[@XDookieX]

he's the best!!

[@TheMusicante]

meravigliosamente chet....grazie...

[@maiu17]

Qué bueno que compartas esto. Lo habían quitado y es maravilloso poder escucharlo de nuevo. Muchas gracias!

[@bluejazz44]

Chet Genius Baker

[@ArtgurGeddes]

Great artist incerible life style

[@reyvolcan]

impresive

[@oscarmundongo1]

Sensacional! Imperdível!

[@rafalroz]

Nice bass line.

[@gemainchains]

Heroin ruins many lives, and takes away amazing musicians...

[@inesitanz]

I'M SPEECHLESS

[@zozefine1955]

déchirant, somptueux chet baker, merci pour cette vidéo

[@KIKIGENIN]

EMOUVANT tout simplement

[@sammyfujimaki]

great just great!

[@CaptainBluebear08]

Bless you, vladimirs. It's back. Need I say more.

[@grey2199]

Ho la pelle d'oca.. Great, that's music for ever.

[@totonno900]

Il mio mito....difficile esprimere la senzazione che si prova ad ascoltarlo....

[@calente24]

The best. To bad hel's gone!

[@bastoneanimato]

la natura a volte è molto generosa.chet ne è una dimostrazione.....

[@6211945]

Vladimirsmartins: ¡ thanks a lot! Regards.

[@MmeDesgranges]

Thanks for posting

[@georgepapadapoulos]

oh man

[@DURound]

About 1 year to live.

[@MartaBtrp]

ahhh...

[@RockyBalbona]

Chet baker a mi aprecer, el trompetista que creo que ams sentimiento tarsmite con la trompeta. Genial estoy de acuerdo con ti

[@Jack18689]

wow...

[@EricChellman]

He IS the IS !!!

[@alvar00]

queria um video dele tocando essa na decada de 50...alguem indica?

[@petruflorin]

it's not that simple! could be also the source of his inspiration/sensibility...

[@mickysax1]

If Chet never got involved in dope he would be up there with Sinatra etc

[@LUMADY1]

......EXTRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@as05ca]

can i find this version in audio?

[@kir3txsbcglobalnet]

Artistry transcends mere drugs. Michael Jackson was bigger than aspirin just like Chet Baker was much bigger than heroin. Listens with your ears fools not with your P.C.

[@bagoona]

@mickysax1 he is up there w/Sinatra. Frank drank..was a mean drunk...his drug of choice.

[@robynincarlow]

I agree the chet we know was the chet on heroin...