Leo Parker

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Born
18 April 1925
Born In
Washington, D.C., United States
Died
11 February 1962 (aged 36)
Leo Parker (April 18, 1925, Washington, D.C. - February 11, 1962, New York City) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist. He was known in jazz circles by his nickname "the Lad." Parker studied alto saxophone in high school, and played this instrument on a recording with Coleman Hawkins in 1944. He switched to baritone sax later that year when he joined Billy Eckstine's bebop band, playing there until 1946. In 1945 he was a member of the so-called "Unholy Four" of saxophonists, with Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons. He played on 52nd Street in Ne… read more
Leo Parker (April 18, 1925, Washington, D.C. - February 11, 1962, New York City) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist. He was known in jazz circles by his nickname "the Lad." Parker studied alto saxophone in high school, and played this instrument on a recording with Coleman H… read more
Leo Parker (April 18, 1925, Washington, D.C. - February 11, 1962, New York City) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist. He was known in jazz circles by his nickname "the Lad." Parker studied alto saxophone in high school, and played this instrument on a recording with Coleman Hawkins in 1944. He switched to baritone sax later that year when he join… read more

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1 Rollin' With Leo - Rudy Van Gelder Edition/2009 Remaster Rollin' With Leo - Rudy Van Gelder Edition/2009 Remaster
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2 The Lion's Roar - Rudy Van Gelder Edition/2009 Remaster The Lion's Roar - Rudy Van Gelder Edition/2009 Remaster
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3 Jumpin' Leo - Rudy Van Gelder Edition/2009 Remaster Jumpin' Leo - Rudy Van Gelder Edition/2009 Remaster
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4 Blue Leo - Remastered Blue Leo - Remastered
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5 Let Me Tell You 'Bout It Low Brown
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6 Play track Let Me Tell You 'Bout It Blue Leo
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7 Bad Girl - Rudy Van Gelder Edition/2009 Remaster Bad Girl - Rudy Van Gelder Edition/2009 Remaster
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8 Let Me Tell You 'Bout It (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) The Lion's Roar (Remastered)
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9 Play track Let Me Tell You 'Bout It Glad Lad
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10 Play track Let Me Tell You 'Bout It TCTB
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  1. 4,067 listeners

    10 Feb 2009 · 8 tracks

    Rollin' With Leo (Remastered)
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    1961 · 7 tracks

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    Rollin' With Leo (Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
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  4. 981 listeners

    12 Sep 2005 · 9 tracks

    Let Me Tell You 'Bout It (Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
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