Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Interviews & Profiles
September 5, 2007 He became famous for bebop, and continued to seek new sounds throughout his musical career.
August 29, 2007 He was one of the greatest improvisers in jazz and co-inventor of the music called "Bebop."
July 17, 2007 At 89, pianist Hank Jones says he plans to keep playing as long as he can move his fingers.
Reviews
August 1, 2001 Hear the "only jazz artist whose every single solo was perfect" at the height of the bebop era.
August 1, 2001 The album documents Jimmy Carter singing, as well as rare moments when jazz legends record together.
Basic Jazz Record Library
Charlie Parker: 'Yardbird Suite: The Ultimate Charlie Parker Collection'
()August 1, 2001 It's impossible to put all of Parker's significant recordings on one album, but this comes close.
Basic Jazz Record Library
Various Artists: 'The Original Mambo Kings: An Introduction To Afro-Cubop 1948-1954'
()August 1, 2001 Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bebo Valdes and others capture the spirit of the era.
More Stories
May 26, 2013 Whether covered, quoted or praised, Stravinsky's ballet has inspired generations of improvisers.
May 10, 2013 This week on Alt.Latino, Guatemalan author Eduardo Halfon discusses his latest book.
February 13, 2013 In time for the holiday, some of our favorite Latin artists share love songs that make them swoon.
October 20, 2011 Granz put artists like Ella Fitzgerald into concert halls while striking a blow for civil rights.
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February 9, 2011 Little did George Gershwin know that his lovable song would evolve into something far greater.
January 6, 2011 With Bird on the brain, the blog editor and his boss listen to an uptempo bebop classic.
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July 12, 2010 Beat the heat with an iced beverage in hand and these five jazz songs in the background.
June 1, 2010 Wilson sings the praises of five alto saxophonists who've mastered this beast of a horn.
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October 19, 2009 Hear five crisp jazz tunes, all of which relate in some way to a certain favorite fall fruit.
April 30, 2009 Years ago, a record-store clerk gave Tom Cole a vital tutorial, in the form of these five albums.
August 27, 2000 The players, the chords and the producers behind the breakneck bebop classic.
