Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker Charlie Parker American jazz saxophonist (1920–1955) This article is about the American jazz musician. For other people with the same name, see Charlie Parker (disambiguation). Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer.[1][2] Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop,[3] a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonies. He was a virtuoso and introduced revolutionary rhythmic and harmonic ideas into jazz, including rapid passing chords, new variants of altered chords, and chord substitutions. Parker primarily played the alto saxophone. Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Charlie Parker Parker at the…

GENRES: Jazz, Alto Saxophone, Composer