Country: US
Born: 1920
Died: 1955
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker was an American alto saxophonist and composer who was a central figure in the development of bebop. He was known for rapid tempos, complex harmonic improvisation, inventive phrasing, and virtuosic technique, and his approach to melody and harmony had a major influence on later generations of jazz musicians.
Greatest Albums
All Albums
Complete Savoy Sessions
Charlie Parker
2004
Best of the Complete Savoy & Dial Studio Recordings
Charlie Parker
2002
Ornithology
Charlie Parker
2001
Now's the Time
Charlie Parker
2000
Charlie Parker on Dial: The Complete Sessions
Charlie Parker
1993
Bird at St. Nick's
Charlie Parker
1992
Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)
Charlie Parker
1985
The Greatest Music