Parker, Charlie
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Parker, Charlie [ Christopher jr., Charles] (
b Kansas City, 1920;
d NY, 1955). Amer. jazz alto and tenor saxophonist and composer, known as Bird or Yardbird. Became full-time professional musician on leaving school in 1935. Worked mainly in Kansas City 1935–9 with blues and jazz groups. First visited NY 1939. Joined Earl Hines's band 1942 and Billy Eckstine band 1944. Led own group 1945, worked with Dizzy Gillespie (trumpeter) and began to make recordings. In 1946 worked in Los Angeles, returning to NY 1947. His greatest period was 1947–51, when he made over half his surviving records and visited Europe three times. His last years were shadowed by drug addiction and alcoholism. Parker was one of the most influential figures in jazz and a leader in the development of bop in the 1940s. His outstanding achievement was his improvisation.
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