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Sonic Gems: Charlie Parker – Charlie Parker With Strings

Posted on February 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Born on August 29, 1920, American jazz saxophonist and composer Charles Parker, Jr.,  became a highly influential jazz soloist and leading figure in bringing about bebop before his death on March 12, 1955.  Bebop is a form of jazz characterized … Continue reading →

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