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Charlie Parker (Saxophonist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Charlie Parker
Charles Parker Jr., nicknamed "Bird" and "Yardbird", is an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Parker was an influential soloist and a leading figure in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by its rapid tempo, skillful technique, and improved harmony. Parker is a lightning-fast artist and brought revolutionary harmony ideas to jazz, including quick-change chords, new variations of the modified chord, and alternate chords. Primarily an alto saxophone player, Parker's tunes range from pure and poignant to soft and silent. Parker got the nickname "Yardbird" early in his road career with Jay McShann. This, and the short form "Bird", continued to be used until the end of his life, inspired the titles of several Parker's compositions, such as "Yardbird Suite", "Ornithology", "Bird Gets the Worm "and" Bird of the sky ".
Birth nameCharles Parker Jr.
Also known asBird, Yardbird
BornAugust 29, 1920, Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
OriginKansas City, Missouri
DiedMarch 12, 1955, New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz, bebop
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsAlto and tenor saxophone
Years active1937–1955
LabelsUnited States: Savoy, Dial, Verve, Mercury United Kingdom: Esquire, Vogue, EMI Columbia
Associated actsDizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Miles Davis

About Charlie Parker

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Charlie Parker

Saxophonist Charlie Parker was born in Kansas City, Kansas, United States on August 29, 1920. He dies at the age of 34, on March 12, 1955.

Jazz saxophonist known for his solo improvisations. He is acknowledged as one of the bebop genre's forefathers."Yardbird" was a nickname given to him by his admirers.

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Charlie Parker before becoming famous

Charlie Parker was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1920 is also the year of Monkey (猴) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He joined his high school band using a rented saxophone.

Achievement of Charlie Parker

He was known as the Bird, and his songs"Anthropology,""Ornithology", and"Confirmation" became standards.

Charlie Parker's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

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Charlie Parker

In 1950, he married Chan Parker, with whom he had two children.

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Charlie Parker Collabed with

He used to be a member of a duo with Composer Dizzy Gillespie.

Charlie Parker Income & Net worth

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Charlie Parker Height and Weight

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Latest information about Charlie Parker updated on March 12 2023.