Charlie Parker's tone, by contrast, is thin and coarse, more blues singer than Broadway. His Kansas City elder Lester Young was a role model there.

Charlie Parker had it all, mastery of harmony and his horn, speed, wit and melodic imagination. "Unheard Bird" is more for experts than the casually curious. But there's a lot here to catch ...

Jazz great Charlie Parker would have turned 100 in 2020, but COVID-19 delayed celebrations. Now, UNC Charlotte is honoring him with a series of “Charlie Parker 101” events.

Jazz saxophonist and composer Charlie Parker, whose nickname was "Bird," was born in Kansas City on August 29th, 1920. For the past month, his hometown has been celebrating his 100th birthday ...

The Story Of Charlie Parker's 'Ko Ko' Charlie Parker was born Aug. 29, 1920. On his birthday, we remember the jazz legend with a report that aired on Weekend Edition in August 2000.

'Now's The Time: The Genius of Charlie Parker #3' will be released on vinyl, as part of Verve/UMe's Verve By Request series with Third Man Records. Get all the details here!

Charlie Parker blazed through American music like a meteor, burning out in his early 30s. Yet the alto saxophonist ranks high in the pantheon of American genius for his artistry, innovations and ...

In a way, ‘Charlie Parker’ encompasses what the new record is all about adventure, fidelity, and fun.” Listen to the full track above. Check out Eat The Worm’s tracklist below.

“Charlie Parker’s Yardbird,” music by Daniel Schnyder, libretto by Bridgette A. Wimberly. Through March 7; Seattle Opera at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle; tickets start at $61; 206-389 ...