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Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker

Born: 29th August 1920, Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Died: 12th March 1955, Manhattan, New York, USA

Nationality: Ameican

Charles Parker Jr. nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, band leader and composer. Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonies. Parker was an extremely brilliant virtuoso and introduced revolutionary rhythmic and harmonic ideas into jazz, including rapid passing chords, new variants of altered chords, and chord substitutions. Primarily a player of the alto saxophone, Parker's tone ranged from clean and penetrating to sweet and somber.

Parker acquired the nickname "Yardbird" early in his career on the road with Jay McShann.

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Recording of the Week, Charlie Parker - Bird in Kansas City

22nd November 2024

Consisting of several rare, unheard performances, the early Bird doesn’t only catch the worm on this archive release, but flaunts it. This is Bird captured in his key years, 1941–1951, these primordial recordings serving as a timely reminder that there really is nothing new under the sun.

Anniversary, Charlie Parker at 100: Essential Recordings

29th August 2020

Celebrating the genius of Charlie Parker on his 100th birthday, we assess the man's essential recordings.

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