Jazz Legend #6: Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker, also known as “The Bird”, is an American jazz saxophonist and composer, born in 1920. Considered one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest saxophonists of all time. Parker was a forerunner of bebop, a jazz style characterized by fast tempos, complex chord progressions, and virtuoso solos.

Parker collaborated with many other jazz legends throughout his career, including Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, and Bud Powell, and his innovative contributions to the genre had a lasting impact on jazz.

His most famous works are “Ornithology”, “Koko” and “Confirmation”. Parker, whose personal life was marred by drug addiction and legal troubles, died of a drug-related heart attack at the age of 34.

Despite his short life, his musical legacy continues to be celebrated, and his influence can be heard in the music of countless jazz musicians who followed him.

Photo Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Parker