Best charlie parker biography
Best charlie parker biography
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| Charlie "Bird" Parker | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Parker, Jr. |
| Born | August 29, 1920, Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | March 12, 1955, New York City, New York |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, Saxophonist |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Composer Saxophone | |
Charles "Charlie" Parker, Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer and, with Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Miles Davis, among the most influencial figures in jazz history.
Early in his career Parker was dubbed "Yardbird," later shortened to "Bird," which remained his nickname for the rest of his life.
A founding figure of modern jazz, or bebop, Parker's innovative approach to melody, rhythm and harmony was enormously influential among his contemporaries, and his music has remained an inspiration and resource for later jazz musicians.
Not only an innovator, Parker was a virtuoso instrumentalist.