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Parker's mother Addie worked nights at the local Western Union office. His biggest influence at that time was a young Trombone player who taught him the basics of improvisation. Later bands led by Count Basie and Bennie Moten undoubtedly influenced Parker. He played with local bands in jazz clubs around Kansas City, Missouri, where he perfected his technique, with the assistance of Buster Smith, whose dynamic transitions to double and triple time influenced Parker's developing style.

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