Fragments of Noir

Friday, 6 February 2026

He had no home, not even a bank account. I always called him the high-class hobo.

Evert Hekkema (Baker's landlord)

from

Chet Baker ; His Life and Music

Jeroen de Valk

2017

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William Boulay

fragments of noir: 'It was one of those hot dry Santa Annas that come down thru the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge. ............ Red Wind- Raymond Chandler

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