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People said I’d never make 35, then I’d never make 40, 45; now I’m almost 50, so Im beginning to think maybe they might be wrong.

Chet Baker

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

Art Diversion Listening People
It takes a pretty good drummer to be better than no drummer at all.
CHET BAKER

Better Goodness Instrument Musician
It seems to me that most people are impressed with just three things: how fast you can play, how high you can play, and how loud you can play.
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Impression Instrument Music People Yourself
Your looks are laughable, unphotographable, yet you’re my favorite work of art. Is your figure less than Greek, is your mouth a little weak? When you open it to speak, are you smart?
CHET BAKER

Admire Appearance Art Laughter Myself Talk Work Yourself
People said I’d never make 35, then I’d never make 40, 45; now I’m almost 50, so Im beginning to think maybe they might be wrong.
CHET BAKER

Age Myself People Thinking Wrong
Artt Frank is my all-time favorite drummer. He always seems to know where I’m going.
CHET BAKER

Known Musician Myself Time
I soon became aware that there wasn’t enough time or opportunity to kiss all the girls in the world. The best thing is to stay cool – just be choosy and wait for the right opportunity.
CHET BAKER

Aware Enough Myself Opportunity Right Time World
I like to play in the deep register. I was never a high-note specialist. My range goes from the bottom of the horn up to around C or D. High D is about it for me, about two-and-a-half octaves, I think. But in these two-and-a-half octaves, I can say everything I have to say.
CHET BAKER

Expression Music Myself Play Practice Register Voice
The drummer; he inspired me to play like no one else I have ever met.
CHET BAKER

Inspirational Myself Play

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