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Charlie Parker

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…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
August 29th, 1920
Died
March 12th, 1955
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Warner Bros. Records
Cleopatra Records
Columbia
Dreyfus Jazz
Last updated: June 17th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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