Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

By (author): "Gary Giddins"
Publish Date: 1986
Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
ISBN0688059511
ISBN139780688059514
AsinCelebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
Original titleCelebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker was the most influential jazz musician in the country before his death in 1955. In interviews with Parker's family members and friends, Giddins has uncovered ground-breaking material that corrects persistent misconceptions about Parker. 90 rare black-and-white photos.