On what would have been Chet Baker’s birthday, this 1964 European television performance offers a revealing glimpse of an artist in full possession of his craft. Away from the myths that often dominate his story, Baker appears here focused, inspired, and deeply invested in the music. On flugelhorn, he balances lyricism and edge with ease, moving from moments of sheer intensity to passages of quiet elegance. His playing shows a musician unafraid of stretching beyond expectations, while his singin