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Charlie Parker Biography75

Charlie Parker Biography

by Coolmon2009

published 4 months ago

Charlie Parker (aka "Yardbird") was a leading developer of the "Bebop" form of jazz. This style of jazz was characterized by its fast tempo and improvised harmonic structure. Yardbird exerted a heavy influence on his contemporaries and has been...

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Abbey Lincoln - Profile of her Life71

Abbey Lincoln - Profile of her Life

by Coolmon2009

published 21 months ago

She is a singer, song writer, actress, civil rights activist and of course world renowned jazz vocalist. Abbey Lincoln born Anna Marie Wooldridge is recognized as one of jazz's most uncompromising vocalist. In fact, few singers have her emotional...

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