Browse: Biographies, Jazz, Blues, & World Artists, Charlie Parker

In the centenary year of Bird's birth, Martin adds a welcome, solid piece of musical scholarship. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty; professionals — Choice More…

in-depth and closely analytical...an essential addition to the collection of anyone interested in creative improvised music from a musicological point of view — Cadence More…

A tribute . . . to Parker's gift and grief. Giddins gives the man his due — Los Angeles Times More…

Priestley's revised and updated biography...offers valuable insights to Bird's career, mainly because it is seen through the prism of his music.... This volume makes a valuable contribution to... — Downbeat More…