Charlie Parker

American jazz saxophonist, 'Ornithology', bebop pioneer

United StatesJazz1937-1955

Listen on Spotify

Index

Charlie Parker — portrait photograph — William P. Gottlieb · Public domain

Biography

American jazz saxophonist, 'Ornithology', bebop pioneer

Influence

Pioneered bebop, influenced countless jazz musicians worldwide

Historical context

American jazz saxophonist, 'Ornithology', bebop pioneer Pioneered bebop, influenced countless jazz musicians worldwide Known as 'Bird' and revolutionized jazz with bebop

Associated instruments

Alto Saxophone
Composition

Specimen note

Known as 'Bird' and revolutionized jazz with bebop