Remembering Chet Baker Today on What Would Have Been His 96th Birthday (Born 12/23/29)

December 23, 2025 Albumism Staff

Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Chet Baker’s musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from his career below!

Born: December 23, 1929
Died: May 13, 1988
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