Yardbirds 1958-69 New yardbirds Led Zellelin 1968-1980 Eric Cllapton Guitar James Patric Page Keiith Relf Jeff Beck Guitar JimMcartney Charlie Parker From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For other people named Charles Parker, see Charles Parker (disambiguation). Charlie Parker Charlie Parker, Tommy Potter, Miles Davis, Max Roach (Gottlieb 06941).jpg Charlie Parker with Tommy Potter, Max Roach and Miles Davis at Three Deuces, New York, NY Background information Birth name Charles Parker, Jr. Also known as Bird, Yardbird, Zoizeau (in France)[1] Born August 29, 1920 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Died March 12, 1955 (aged 34) New York City, New York, United States Genres Jazz, bebop Occupations Saxophonist, composer Instruments Alto saxophone, tenor saxophone Years active 1937–1955 Labels Savoy, Dial, Verve Associated acts Miles Davis, Max Roach Website cmgww/music/parker/ Notable instruments Buescher, Conn, King and Grafton alto saxophones Charles Charlie Parker, Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), also known as Yardbird and Bird, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Parker was a highly influential jazz soloist and a leading figure in the development of bebop,[2] a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and improvisation. Parker introduced revolutionary harmonic ideas, including rapid passing chords, new variants of altered chords, and chord substitutions. His tone ranged from clean and penetrating to sweet and somber. Many Parker recordings demonstrate his virtuoso playing style and complex melodic lines, sometimes combining jazz with other musical genres, including blues, Latin, and classical. Parker acquired the nickname Yardbird early in his career[3] and the shortened form, Bird, which continued to be used for the rest of his life, inspired the titles of a number of Parker compositions, such as Yardbird Suite, Ornithology, Bird Gets the Worm, and Bird of Paradise. 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 an entertainer.[4] Contents [hide] 1 Biography 1.1 Childhood 1.2 Early career 1.3 New York City 1.4 Bebop 1.5 Addiction 1.6 Charlie Parker with Strings 1.7 Jazz at Massey Hall 1.8 Death 2 Music 3 Discography 4 Awards and recognitions 5 Musical tributes 6 Charlie Parker Residence 7 Other tributes 8 Notes 9 References 10 External links
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