Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker: Gavin, James

Chet Baker's life was a wild ride of highs and lows, marked by his unparalleled trumpet playing and hauntingly beautiful vocals.

In this first major biography, James Gavin gives a hair-raising account of the iconic jazz musician's dark journey, from his emergence in the 1950s to his tragic death in Amsterdam in 1988.

Drawing on hundreds of interviews and previously untapped sources, Gavin explores Baker's troubled childhood, the birth of his unique melancholy playing style, and the mystery surrounding his drug-related death.

Deep in a Dream is a must-read for any jazz fan or music lover, offering a gripping portrait of a complex and enigmatic artist whose singular artistry and mystique continue to captivate audiences to this day.