Charlie Parker

In this critical biography of saxophonist Charlie Parker, jazz historian Carl Woideck attempts to answer the question of how did Charlie Parker developed 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. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.