Little did I know …
Chesney ‘Chet’ Baker (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) – the world-famous jazz artist was staying here at the Prins Hendrik Hotel in 1988 where he was found dead with serious head wounds on the pavement of this hotel. Apparently having fallen from the second-story window. Police ruled out foul play. Large quantities of drugs and alcohol were found in his room.
Chet Baker sang My Funny Valentine, 1954.
A bronze plaque with a relief depiction of Chet Baker playing trumpet was erected on the façade of the Prins Hendrik Hotel.
It reads:
“Trumpet player and singer
CHET BAKER
died here on May 13th, 1988
He will live on in his music
for anyone willing
to listen and feel”
Chet Baker was 58 years old.
📍Prins Hendrikkade 53. 1012 AC Amsterdam.
