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Why was charlie Parker called yardbird?
Charlie Parker was called ''Yardbird" because he loved chicken. In the south where he lived , chicken were called Yardbirds
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What brand of alto saxophone was owned by charlie Parker?
Like most major players he had several instruments at any given time and changed from time to time. Early on, he's associated most with the Conn 6M, and later with the King Su…per 20. He also played a Grafton plastic sax on occasion, but it was never his main axe. (MORE)
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Who influenced Charlie Parker?
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 improvisatio…n. 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. (MORE)
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Is charlie Parkers son baird Parker alive?
I once spoke to Baird's sister, Kim. He is alive and living somewhere in the greater Philadelphia area. The rumor is that he is seemingly afflicted with his fathers addictions…. Sad really, I do remember him as a talented musician and friend. I've recorded at his place in LANSDALE, PA, he's working a store with a studio run by a partner, Guilio Kitao. He does have similar problems as alluded above, but stilll seems to be faring okay. My kid likes him well enough, and he still likes to play. (MORE)
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What was charlie Parker most famous for?
Charlie Parker was most famous for recording the alto saxophone and was one of the major figures in the creation of bebop.
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What kind of mouth piece and reed did charlie Parker use?
Charlie, contrary to popular belief, used a white Runyon Model 22 mouthpiece, with a 4 facing. His reed choice, however, is more obscure. He would use any kind of Rico reeds h…e could get his hands on, including Tenor reeds on Alto Saxophone. Getting the same equipment as him won't get you anywhere near his sound as much as years of practice and listening to his recordings a lot will, but if his setup fits you, then it'll help. (MORE)
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What instrument did Charlie Parker play?
He played the alto saxophone and he was pretty freaking amazing. Oh yeah, he was THE man for jazz.
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What is better the you phone 5c or 5s?
the 5s because it has better service but it dosent have diffrent colrs just silver gold and black
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What is the answer to 20c plus 5 equals 5c plus 65?
20c + 5 = 5c + 65 Divide through by 5: 4c + 1 = c + 13 Subtract c from both sides: 3c + 1 = 13 Subtract 1 from both sides: 3c = 12 Divide both sides by 3: c = 4
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What is an autograph by Charlie Parker worth?
Autographs come in all sorts of qualities. A grade 10 (the highest grade) autograph of Bird would be worth anything from $800 upwards. I see some dealers asking much higher am…ounts for it but they're just whistling in the wind. But, if the autograph was appended to a jazz document, contract, say, or printed programmme, poster of flyer, that would push up the value. (MORE)