Featured Albums
- Bird and Diz - A classic album with Dizzy Gillespie. Listen now
- Yardbird Suite - A collection of some of Parker's greatest hits. Explore
- Jazz at Massey Hall - Featuring an all-star lineup. Details
About Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker was an American jazz saxophonist and composer, a leading figure in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuoso technique, and advanced harmonies. His innovative approaches to melody, rhythm, and harmony exerted a profound influence on jazz.