Home » Jazz News » Birthday

280

Jazz Musician of the Day: Charlie Parker

Source:

Sign in to view read count
All About Jazz is celebrating Charlie Parker's birthday today!





Charlie Parker

The only child of Charles and Addie Parker, Charlie Parker was one of the most important and influential saxophonists and jazz players of the 1940’s. When Parker was still a child, his family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where jazz... more


Website | Photos | Articles

Follow Charlie Parker






Put AAJ's Musician of the Day box on your website or blog

Visit Website

Comments

Tags

News

Popular

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.