Charlie Parker
In this critical biography of saxophonist Charlie Parker, jazz historian Carl Woideck attempts to answer the question how did Charlie Parker develop his virtuoso technique? by tracing Parker`s artistic evolution and highlighting his major accomplishments as a jazz improvisor. Woideck provides analytical discussions and transcribed musical examples of Parker`s works to illuminate the musician`s artistic values, and to introduce the reader to a smorgasbord of Parker`s most melodic works. Woideck also encourages the reader to purchase his selection of Parker recordings to become fully attuned to Parker`s harmonic mastery. Biographical material is included.

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