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Charlie Parker Quintet
56,945 listeners
In 1946, Charlie Parker was committed to Camarillo State Mental Hospital, after a series of incidents related to his heroin addiction and h… read moreIn 1946, Charlie Parker was committed to Camarillo State Mental Hospital, after a series of incidents related to his heroin addiction and heavy drinking. Coming out of the hospital, Parker was initially clean and healthy, and proceeded … read moreIn 1946, Charlie Parker was committed to Camarillo State Mental Hospital, after a series of incidents related to his heroin addiction and heavy drinking. Coming out of the hospital, Parker was initially clean and healthy, and proceeded to do some of the best playing and recording of his career. … read more
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Charlie Parker Quartet
167,016 listeners
Charlie Parker played with several formations under his own name, quartets, quinetets, septets, etc, some large orchestras with vocalists, … read moreCharlie Parker played with several formations under his own name, quartets, quinetets, septets, etc, some large orchestras with vocalists, and, in his later years, with pick-up bands of local musicians whever he was currently appearing. … read moreCharlie Parker played with several formations under his own name, quartets, quinetets, septets, etc, some large orchestras with vocalists, and, in his later years, with pick-up bands of local musicians whever he was currently appearing. Two of the Quartets (one also known as The Quartet of Charli… read more
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Charlie Parker & Miles Davis
33,473 listeners
The album "Bird & Miles" offers a priceless gift: the bebop tunes of two of the most influential jazz players ever: Charlie P… read moreThe album "Bird & Miles" offers a priceless gift: the bebop tunes of two of the most influential jazz players ever: Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. Superbly orchestrated, the virtuosi seamlessly entwine their instruments in… read moreThe album "Bird & Miles" offers a priceless gift: the bebop tunes of two of the most influential jazz players ever: Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. Superbly orchestrated, the virtuosi seamlessly entwine their instruments in a display of technical prowess, cool jazzin' and love … read more
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Sonny Criss
46,569 listeners
William "Sonny" Criss (October 23, 1927 - November 19, 1977) was an American jazz musician. An alto saxophonist of modest prominence during the bebop era of jazz. Like his partial namesake, Sonny Stitt, Criss was never considered a true innovator (see Charlie Parker), but was a stylist … read more
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Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
46,536 listeners
Jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker (also known as Yardbird or Bird) and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie are known for having collaborated a large nu… read moreJazz saxophonist Charlie Parker (also known as Yardbird or Bird) and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie are known for having collaborated a large number of times. The most popular collaboration is the album Bird and Diz, released in 1952, to much… read moreJazz saxophonist Charlie Parker (also known as Yardbird or Bird) and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie are known for having collaborated a large number of times. The most popular collaboration is the album Bird and Diz, released in 1952, to much critical acclaim. View wiki
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Dizzy Gillespie
686,113 listeners
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and occasi… read moreJohn Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and occasional singer. Dizzy Gillespie was a trumpet virtuoso and improviser, building on the virtuoso style… read moreJohn Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and occasional singer. Dizzy Gillespie was a trumpet virtuoso and improviser, building on the virtuoso style of Roy Eldridge but adding layers of harmonic complexity pr… read more
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Fats Navarro
55,994 listeners
Theodore (Fats) Navarro (24 September 1923 – 6 July 1950) was an American jazz trumpet player. He was a pioneer of the bebop style of jazz improvisation in the 1940's. He is regarded by many to have been one of the first modern jazz trumpet improvisers and in his short career had a strong st… read more
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Count Basie & His Orchestra
78,856 listeners
William “Count” Basie (see Count Basie) (1904 - 1984) was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, and bandleader. He created a swing band in th… read moreWilliam “Count” Basie (see Count Basie) (1904 - 1984) was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, and bandleader. He created a swing band in the early 1930s that was a favorite of many dancers and of vocalists including Billie Holiday. The C… read moreWilliam “Count” Basie (see Count Basie) (1904 - 1984) was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, and bandleader. He created a swing band in the early 1930s that was a favorite of many dancers and of vocalists including Billie Holiday. The Count Basie Orchestra is a 16 to 18 piece big band, one of th… read more
