Also known as Yardbird and Bird
The main figure in bebop, Charlie Parker, helped to bring modern Jazz to the fore; his textures had overlaying melodies as if they were Art being painted on water. Have a fun Saturday and please take a listen here: Koko , Donna lee , Lover man , Billie's Bounce , Bird gets the worm , Just friends , Ornithology , My little suede shoes , Everything happens to me , Bebop and Yardbird suite
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Parker
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Charles Parker, Jr. |
| Also known as | Bird, Yardbird, Zoizeau (in France)[1] |
| Born | August 29, 1920 Kansas City, Kansas, United States |
| Died | March 12, 1955 (aged 34) New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, bebop |
| Occupations | Saxophonist, Composer |
| Instruments | Alto saxophone, tenor saxophone |
| Years active | 1937–1955 |
| Labels | Savoy, Dial, Verve |
| Associated acts | Miles Davis, Max Roach |
| Website | www.cmgww.com/music/parker/ |
| Notable instruments | |
| Buescher, Conn, King and Grafton alto saxophones | |
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