OJW's Hear & Now # 16

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Charlie Parker

Please use your best sounding playback equipment and make a point to, as much as possible, just listen to the music and not simply let it be background music to other activities.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Parker

Listening Tip: Charlie Parker was one of the primary developers of a revolutionary new style of jazz that became known as "bebop." This style used intricately detailed melodies in a long string of short musical phrases for both written parts and improvised solos.

Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie • "Hot House" written by Tadd Dameron

Charlie Parker • "Confirmation" written by Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker • "Parker's Mood" written by Charlie Parker

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Was there a moment or solo in any three of these recordings that you were most impressed with? Please explain.

Using your own words, how would you say the music of Charlie Parker is different or similar to the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Count Basie?

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