Charlie Parker (1920-1955) was an American saxophonist. His sobriquet was Bird (allegedly due to his penchant for eating chicken). During the 1940s, he was one of the leading figures in...
Charlie Parker (1920-1955) was an American saxophonist. His sobriquet was Bird (allegedly due to his penchant for eating chicken). During the 1940s, he was one of the leading figures in the development of bepop jazz.