BORN TO BE BLUE
Robert Budreau

O.V. English

 In the early 50s, a young musician admired by Charlie Parker emerged as one of the most brilliant jazz trumpeters of his generation. But despite international recognition and a back-to-back touring and recording schedule, Chet Baker became severely addicted to heroine. Following numerous arrests and incarcerations, his jaw was broken in a fight and he could no longer play. Finally, after a long hiatus, he regained his footing in the 1970s jazz scene. Then in 1988, the 58-year-old Baker was...