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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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Now's the TimeCharlie Parker
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Just FriendsCharlie Parker
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All the Things You AreCharlie Parker
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SummertimeCharlie Parker
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Lover ManChet Baker and Charlie Parker
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The Nearness of YouCharlie Parker
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Now's the TimeCharlie Parker

Bird at St. Nicks

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Just FriendsCharlie Parker

Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall

3:32

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All the Things You AreCharlie Parker

The Dial Masters - Original Choice Takes

5:59

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SummertimeCharlie Parker

Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall

2:48

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Lover ManChet Baker and Charlie Parker

Jazz at Ann Arbor

3:16

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The Nearness of YouCharlie Parker

Diz 'N Bird at Carnegie Hall

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