Charlie Parker - The Rough Guide To Jazz Legends: Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker, or bird as he was known, was one of the most influential soloists in the history of jazz and his spectacular alto saxophone playing made him a legend well before his tragic death in 1955 at the age of 34. This album stunningly remasters classics from Parker's 52nd Street heyday to his mature 1950s recordings, and shows why Parker has remained a major influence on musicians ever since. Bonus CD: The Rough Guide to BebopThe dynamic and new form of jazz known as bebop grew out of the vibrant nightclub scene of 52nd Street in New York City in the mid-1940s. Charlie Parker and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie led the way, although other young players all put a personal stamp on bebop and can be heard on this bonus album.