Charlie Parker
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Music
- Subcategories: African Americans, Blacks, Entertainment, Entertainers, Composers, Songwriters, Musicians, Singers
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American History 1951-present, African American History
Article abstract: Through mastery of the alto saxophone and broad knowledge of modern and contemporary music, Parker established himself as a virtuoso performer. He began as a bebop musician and soon earned, through his innovations in harmony and diverse improvisations, a lasting reputation as a key figure in the emergence of modern jazz.
Early Life
Charles Christopher Parker, Jr., also known as Yardbird or Bird, was the son of Charles Parker, Sr., an African American vaudeville entertainer who hailed from Mississippi and Tennessee, and Adelaide Bailey...
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