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Jun 13, 2024 · His recordings from the 1940s, particularly with the Gramercy Five and Charlie Parker, showcase a virtuosic yet deeply soulful style that blended technical mastery with raw emotion. In the decades since his retirement, Marmarosa's influence has only grown, with modern jazz pianists citing him as a key inspiration.
Jun 27, 2024 · There’s no shortage of commentary proclaiming the significance of the meteoric genius Charlie Parker. Born 100 years ago this year, on August 29, in Kansas City, Missouri — dead less than 35 years later, a victim of prodigious appetites and addictions — he galvanized the creation of bebop and, along with Dizzy Gillespie ...
Jun 27, 2024 · In 1946, Charlie Parker recorded “Yardbird Suite.” At around the first minute of Take 4 from the Savoy session – arguably the most famous recording of the composition – Parker plays a notable riff that is among the most famous and quoted in jazz history.
5 days ago · On this date (September 18) in 1948, saxophonist Charlie Parker recorded the tune “Parker’s Mood” with Miles Davis for a session on Savoy Records in New York City. Also on the track were drummer Max Roach, pianist John Lewis and bassist Curly Russell.
Jun 25, 2024 · A founding father of bebop (or “bop,” for short) and among the greatest saxophonists of all time, Parker was an innovative composer and improviser whose highly influential work paved the way for hard bop, free jazz, fusion and beyond. Born and raised in Kansas City, Parker first picked up the alto saxophone as a child.
Jun 19, 2024 · Charlie Parker, often referred to as "Bird" or "Yardbird," was a pioneering jazz saxophonist and composer whose innovative contributions to the genre have left an indelible mark on the world of music.
Jun 9, 2024 · CHARLIE PARKER (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955) American jazz saxophonist and composer. Main accomplishments: Revolutionized the world of jazz music with his innovative style, which became known as bebop.
