Charlie Parker
(1920 - 1955)
- Born in Kansas City, Kansas, he played alto saxophone from an early age
- Among the most influential jazz musicians
- Nicknamed “Yardbird” or “Bird”
- Known for developing “bebop,” based on harmony rather than melody
- Created jazz standards – Billie’s Bounce, Anthropology, and Ornithology
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