Charlie Parker Kansas City Black History

Musical giant Charlie Parker was a key creator of bebop, the jazz style marked by improvisation, quick tempos, and virtuosic technique. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Parker attended Lincoln High School.

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The American Jazz Museum in Kansas City is filled with treasures and memories

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Jazz Legend Charlie Parker Honored With Global Bird 100 Centennial Celebration

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Charlie Parker – Henri SELMER Paris

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A Black History Month Profile: Charlie Parker – Jerry Jazz Musician

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