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Charlie Parker

Born August 29, 1920 · Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Died March 12, 1955 · aged 34

Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonies. He was a virtuoso and introduced revolutionary rhythmic and harmonic ideas …

Known For

Eastwood SymphonicEastwood Symphonic · 2023
Eastwood Symphonic
★ 7.02023
MovieMusic
Bassist and composer Kyle Eastwood reunites his quintet with the Orchestre National de Lyon to pay tribute to the career of his father, legendary actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood, in a concert combining jazz, classical music and cinema, held at the auditorium of the Orchestre National de Lyon on October 19, 2022.
Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie ParkerCelebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker · 1989
Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
★ 9.51989
MovieMusicDocumentary
A documentary about the legendary Jazz player Charlie (Bird) Parker.

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