Charlie Parker

Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed " Bird " or " Yardbird ", was an American jazz saxophonist , bandleader, and composer. Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop , a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonies. He was a virtuoso and introduced revolutionary rhythmic and harmonic ideas into jazz, including rapid passing chords , new variants of altered chords , and chord substitutions . Parker primarily played the alto saxophone .

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