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Charlie Parker

Jazz
Big band
Swing
One of jazz's most legendary figures, saxophonist Charlie Parker - or Bird as he was affectionately known - was an iconic figure of the Beat Generation who helped change the course of jazz with the creation of a new "bebop" style. The son of an alcoholic pianist and singer, Parker first started playing sax at the age of 11 and by the time he was 14, he was playing in a school band. Inspired by Kansas based groups led by Count Basie and Bennie Moten, Parker practiced constantly, going on to join Jay McShann's band playing night clubs, where his exceptional talent was first noted. ...
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Cherokee
CherokeeCharlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Charles Mingus

Mingus Three

Now's the Time
Now's the TimeCharlie Parker

Bird at St. Nicks

All the Things You Are
All the Things You AreCharlie Parker

The Dial Masters - Original Choice Takes

5:59

Just Friends
Just FriendsCharlie Parker

Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall

3:32

Summertime
SummertimeCharlie Parker

Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall

2:48

Perdido
PerdidoCharlie Parker

Blues And Roots

8:34

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