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Bookmark or Share- How Charlie Parker Defined the Sound and Substance of Bebop JazzParker was born and raised in Kansas City, where he began his career as a teen-ager. From his earliest successes to the end of his life, he was a consummate, authoritative,...
- Charlie Parker - The Official Website of Charlie ParkerBorn in Kansas City, Kansas on August 29, 1920, Parker cut his musical teeth hanging out in the alleyways behind the nightclubs lining 12th Street in Kansas City, Missouri where Count Basie, Lester Young, Mary Lou Williams and other jazz legends engaged in marathon jam sessions. Continue Reading →.
- Charlie Parker Biography | American Masters - PBSToday, Charlie “Yardbird” Parker is considered one of the great musical innovators of the 20th century. A father of bebop, he influenced generations of musicians, and sparked the...
- Charlie Parker - WikipediaCharles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed " Bird " or " Yardbird ", was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. [1] . Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop, [2] a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonies.
- 10 Charlie Parker Songs Which Showcase A Saxophone Genius - JazzfuelChanging the face of jazz in just a few short years before his 35th birthday, join us for 10 iconic Charlie Parker songs which sum up the saxophonist's genius.
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