Charles Parker, Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer.
Parker, with Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, is often considered one of the most influential of jazz musicians. Parker acquired the nickname "Yardbird" early in his career, and the shortened form "Bird" remained Parker's sobriquet for the rest of his life, inspiring the titles of a number of Parker compositions, such as "Birdfeathers", "Yardb...
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Date of birth:
- Aug 29, 1920
Date of death:
- Mar 12, 1955 (age 34 years)
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Also known as:
- Charles Parker,
- Charlie Parker Jam Session,
- Charlie Parker And The Jazz All-Stars,
- Bird
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