Charles Christopher Parker Jr.
Born: 29 Aug 1920 in Kansas City, USA.
Died: 12 March 1955 in NYC, USA (aged 34).
Jazz saxophonist and composer.
Best known as simply 'Bird' (a shortening of 'Yardbird', Parker acquired the nickname early in his career with many contradictory stories regarding the name's origin). Widely considered to be one of the most influential of jazz saxophonists, jazz musicians, and indeed musicians in general.
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A1 There's A Small Hotel
A2 These Foolish Things
A3 Keen And Peachy
B1 Hot House
B2 Bird, Bass And Out
B3 Goodbye
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Parker
Bass – Leroy Jackson (3)
Drums – Bruz Freeman*
Guitar – George Freeman
Piano – Chris Anderson (5)
Tenor Saxophone – Claude McLin