Articles related to "Charlie Parker"



Origin of the word jazz
Have you ever pondered on the origin of the word <I>jazz</I>? Well this article sort of creams up all the major theories of evolution of the word <I>jazz</I> and the controversies pertaining to it. ,Have you ever pondered on the origin of the word <I>jazz</I>? Well this article sort of creams up all the major theories of evolution of the word <I>jazz</I> and the controversies pertaining to it.
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A Classic Club Scene: Naptown's Indiana Avenue
To celebrate Indy 500 weekend, we look at that city's incredibly rich black-music heritage.
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Lee Konitz the Accidental Bebopper
A sax man who played with everyone who was anyone during jazz's golden age discusses playing styles and contemporaries Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and Dizzy Giliepie.
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a quick reference to jazz
The article is a sort of quick guide to jazz. It gives a brief introduction about jazz followed by the essentials of jazz mainly <I>Swing, Improvisation and Distinctive Voices</I>. A brief list of all time jazz greats and their hit recordings will give the reader a good starting point.
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Oscar Emmanuel Peterson 1925-2007
A brief look at the life of Oscar Peterson, who received 7 Grammys, the IMC UNESCO Music Award, and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Founders Award.
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Sugar Ray Robinson and Miles Davis
Miles Davis was a genius in jazz, but his addiction to heroin nearly killed him. The influence of Sugar Ray Robinson saved his life.
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