Saxophonist Charlie 'Bird' Parker is born in Kansas City, Kansas.
At a Glance
- Date
- 29 August 1920
- Location
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Key people
- Charlie Parker
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
He was a principal architect of bebop and one of the most influential improvisers in jazz.
What It Means Now
Parker's innovations reshaped the course of American music.
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