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In Europe they look upon jazz as art. In America it's a diversion. Somebody opens a restaurant and installs another band off to the side. People don't listen.

Chet Baker

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Chet Baker
Age: 58 †
Born: 1929
Born: December 23
Died: 1988
Died: May 13
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Jazz Musician
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Yale
Oklahoma
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