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Charlie Parker, often called “Bird,” revolutionized modern jazz with his virtuosic saxophone playing and groundbreaking improvisation. His innovative bebop style transformed the music world and continues to influence musicians today.
Charlie Parker Profile
| Born | Charles Parker Jr. was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 29, 1920. |
| Died | March 12, 1955 |
| Key Albums | Charlie Parker With Strings (1949), Bird and Diz (1952), Charlie Parker Memorial Vol. 1 (1955), South of the Border (1952). |
| Key Tracks | Summertime (1949), Ornithology (1948), Just Friends (1949), Scrapple from the Apple (1949), All the Things You Are (1986), April In Paris (1949), Now's the Time (1950), Yardbird Suite (1961), Lover (1952), Out Of Nowhere (1950). |
| Grammy Record | 1 won and 1 nominated. |
| UK Singles Chart | 2 Number One Hits 5 Top-10 Hits |
