The writings and musings of the jazz trumpet-player Chet Baker. A seminal figure in postwar jazz, Baker started his career in army bands, before meeting Charlie Parker and moving into the world of jazz, and the establishment of the infamous California "Cool" scene of the 1950s. His reticent interpretation of "My Funny Valentine" brought him instant fame, but by the 1960s his drug addiction had put his career on the line. Back fron the brink in the 1970s and 1980s, he reinvented himself and was the subject of the Bruce Weber ...
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The writings and musings of the jazz trumpet-player Chet Baker. A seminal figure in postwar jazz, Baker started his career in army bands, before meeting Charlie Parker and moving into the world of jazz, and the establishment of the infamous California "Cool" scene of the 1950s. His reticent interpretation of "My Funny Valentine" brought him instant fame, but by the 1960s his drug addiction had put his career on the line. Back fron the brink in the 1970s and 1980s, he reinvented himself and was the subject of the Bruce Weber documentary, "Let's Get Lost", in 1987. He died in mysterious circumstances in 1988.
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Seller's Description:
Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.
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Very good. Very clean hardcover with jacket. no marks. clean text. solid binding. very light wear. ISBN matches listing FAST SHIPPING W/ CONFIRMATION. NO PRIORITY OR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER 4LBs.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 1st Printing. Has a few previous owners name neatly on blank end paper =-all else is fine. Jacket protected in an archival sleeve. First printing indicated. Laid-in is a newspaper artilce "Bebop's Bad Boy" on Chet.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. In VG+ DJ (in protector); Hardback (blue spine/black boards). 118 pp. Memoirs of famed jazz musician; Small 8vo; 118 pages.
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Very Good in Very Good+ jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 1st Printing. Near fine with slight corner bumps. No markings or bookplate. In near fine dust jacket with a touch of wears to corners.
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Stated First Buzz Books Edition, first printing with full number line in near fine / very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp with no bent corners. Boards are solid with a little warp from storage, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear. Attractive book with minimal signs of use, an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
