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American jazz musician (1920–1955)

This article is about the American jazz musician. For other people with the same name, see Charlie Parker (disambiguation).

Musical artist

Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazzsaxophonist, 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 was primarily a player of the alto saxophone.

Parker was an icon for the hipster subculture and later the Beat Generation, personifying the jazz musician as an uncompromising artist and intellectual rather than just an entertainer.^[4]

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Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker - PBS

"Bird: Not Out of Nowhere" features rarely seen archival footage of Parker, interviews with musicians and historians, and live performances.

Charlie Parker: The Jazz Legend's Remarkable Life Story

Charlie Parker was a legendary Grammy Award–winning jazz saxophonist who, with Dizzy Gillespie, invented the musical style called bop or bebop.

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Charlie Parker: The Jazz Legend's Remarkable Life StoryCharlie Parker, often referred to as "Bird," was a pioneering jazz musician whose virtuosity and innov.

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A Charlie Parker documentary.

Charlie Parker Musician - All About Jazz

Today, Charlie “Yardbird” Parker is considered one of the great musical innovators of the 20th century.

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Today, Charlie “Yardbird” Parker is considered one of the great musical innovators of the 20th century.