Critics greatly praised his aggressive, intense solos and firmer tone, and many considered his recording between this period to be among the best in his music career.
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Baker's good looks undoubtedly bolstered his career, especially as a singer.
Baker's body was brought home for interment in the Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California.
However, his continued addiction to drugs repeatedly got him into legal trouble, which finally resulted in deportation to the US in 1964.
From 1978 until his death, Baker lived and played mainly in Europe, only returning to the US once a year for a couple of performances.
Baker's most successful albums for the label include The Touch Of Your Lips 1979 , made with a drummerless trio which includes guitarist and bassist , and Diane 1985 , a duo set with pianist.
Within a year, Mulligan was arrested and imprisoned on drug charges.