Artt Frank, Bop drummer/composer/lyricist, is best known for his
long-term association with trumpeter immortal Chet Baker, with
whom he worked for well over twenty years. Artt has also been
associated with an impressive list of jazz luminaries over the
past fifty years including the great Charlie Parker, Tadd
Dameron, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Miles Davis, Bud Powell,
singer Billie Holiday and many others.
Read more on the life and art of Artt Frank at www.arttfrank.com
long-term association with trumpeter immortal Chet Baker, with
whom he worked for well over twenty years. Artt has also been
associated with an impressive list of jazz luminaries over the
past fifty years including the great Charlie Parker, Tadd
Dameron, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Miles Davis, Bud Powell,
singer Billie Holiday and many others.
Read more on the life and art of Artt Frank at www.arttfrank.com
Paul Baker is Chet's son. He has been largely responsible for the
collecting and keeping together of his father's estate. He has two
sons, Chet and Chad.
collecting and keeping together of his father's estate. He has two
sons, Chet and Chad.
Bruce Guthrie is a jazz singer who is responsible for the creation of the
annual Chet Baker Tribute in Chet's home state of Oklahoma; and ,
with Paul Baker, co-founded The Chet Baker Foundation. Bruce's work
has been featured at many venues including The National Press Club
(Washington, DC) The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and The
International OK Mozart Festival.
annual Chet Baker Tribute in Chet's home state of Oklahoma; and ,
with Paul Baker, co-founded The Chet Baker Foundation. Bruce's work
has been featured at many venues including The National Press Club
(Washington, DC) The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and The
International OK Mozart Festival.
You are hearing Chet performing "Four" with CBF board member Artt Frank on drums
| Dave Brubeck and Artt Frank |
