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He was born in Kansas City, Kansas. He was an only child. Charlie was introduced to music in Kansas City and he especially loved the saxophone.
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The exact date of him joining the band is not listed but during this time he joined McShann's band who was a pianist. They played in lots of nightclubs and other places in Chicago and New York. They even toured the southwestern part of the United States.
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Parker was recording for Savoy records. During this session he recorded well known songs like "Ko-Ko" and "Now's the Time." This music eas considered Bepop.
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Also known as "Yardbird," Charlie Parker is known as a great jazz saxophonist. He died and New York. His cause of death could have been from one of a number of issues.
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Charlie Parker was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame sometime during 1979. He left a great legacy during his time but suffered many issues as well. He will be remember as a great saxophonist of his time. There is a memorial is Kansas City just for him.
