Baker, Chet. (1929-1988)

"Chet Baker with Fifty Italian Strings" - SIGNED LP

Uncommon signed album from the tragic jazz great whose intimate playing style established him as a great talent until his drug related death in 1988. Original LP of his album of standards recorded in Milan in 1959 with a string orchestra, signed and inscribed by Baker to Paul McMahon on the back cover and dated 1969. Jazzland JLP 21. Some light edge wear, but overall in fine condition.

From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (14782)

Signed Document/Item Jazz