<p>"Charlie Parker was a legendary alto saxophonist, combo leader, and composer. Beginning in the mid-'40s in New York City, he worked with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and pianist Thelonious Monk, among others, to create a new style of jazz that would become known as bebop. His dazzling technique, lightning speed, innovative solos, and sharp tone were all emulated by younger players. His tragic death due to drug abuse led him to become a legendary figure in the jazz world - another young, creative player cut down in his prime. This book gathers all of the interviews ever given by Parker during his lifetime, plus early reviews, memoirs, and articles that give an overview of one of the most important lives and careers in jazz."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved</p>

The Charlie Parker Companion: Six Decades of Commentary

Biographies & Memoirs

Carl Woideck

Arts & Literature

Music Sales Ltd

The John Coltrane Companion - Five Decades of Commentary

Omnibus Press

The man who created the modern jazz - Charlie Parker (2000) ISBN: 4891764333 [Japanese Import]

Remi Kishimoto

Suisei Inc.

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