Parker, Charlie 1920-1955
Overview
Works: | 6,014 works in 14,248 publications in 9 languages and 79,305 library holdings |
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Genres: | Jazz Biographies Criticism, interpretation, etc Drama Biographical films Bop (Music) Live sound recordings Alternate takes (Sound recordings) Jazz vocals Coming-of-age films |
Subject Headings: | Jazz musicians African Americans |
Roles: | Performer, Author, Instrumentalist, Composer, Originator, sax, Conductor, Dedicatee, Musician, Interviewee, Other, Creator, per, Singer, Honoree, Proofreader, Contributor, Adapter, Attributed name, Actor, Narrator, Conceptor, Compiler, Arranger, int, Producer, Bibliographic antecedent, Scenarist |
Classifications: | ML419.P4, 781.65 |
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Most widely held works about
Charlie Parker
- Celebrating Bird : the triumph of Charlie Parker by Gary Giddins( Book )
- Bird : the life and music of Charlie Parker by Chuck Haddix( )
- Chasin' the Bird : the life and legacy of Charlie Parker by Brian Priestley( )
- Charlie Parker played be bop by Christopher Raschka( Recording )
- Bird lives! : the high life and hard times of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker by Ross Russell( Book )
- Bird by Clint Eastwood( Visual )
- Kansas City lightning : the rise and times of Charlie Parker by Stanley Crouch( Book )
- Bird : the legend of Charlie Parker by Robert George Reisner( Book )
- Music and magic : Charlie Parker, trickster lives! by Frank A Salamone( )
- Charlie Parker : his music and life by Carl Woideck( Book )
- Yardbird suite : a compendium of the music and life of Charlie Parker by Lawrence O Koch( Book )
- The Dial recordings of Charlie Parker : a discography by Edward M Komara( )
- Bird & Diz by Gary Golio( Book )
- Charlie Parker and thematic improvisation by Henry Martin( Book )
- Jazz by Ken Burns( Visual )
- Charlie Parker by Brian Priestley( Book )
- Jazz by Ken Burns( Visual )
- The Charlie Parker companion : six decades of commentary( Book )
- Charlie Parker by Ron Frankl( Book )
- The bebop revolution in words and music( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Charlie Parker
Testimony, a tribute to Charlie Parker : with new and selected jazz poems by
Yusef Komunyakaa(
)
11 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pulitzer Prize--winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa is well known for his jazz poetry, and this book is the first to bring together the verve and vitality of his oeuvre. The centerpiece of this volume is the libretto "Testimony." Paying homage to Charlie Parker, "Testimony" was commissioned for a radio drama with original music by eminent Australian composer and saxophonist Sandy Evans. Remarkably rich and evocative, encompassing a wide range of musical energy and performers, this moving affirmation of Parker's genius became a milestone in contemporary radio theater. Twenty-eight additional poems spanning the breadth of Komunyakaa's career are included, including two never previously published. Accompanying the poems are interviews and essays featuring Komunyakaa, Evans, radio producer Christopher Williams, jazz critic Miriam Zolin, jazz writer and editor Sascha Feinstein, and musical director, Paul Grabowsky. Sascha Feinstein writes the foreword.--Amazon.com
11 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pulitzer Prize--winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa is well known for his jazz poetry, and this book is the first to bring together the verve and vitality of his oeuvre. The centerpiece of this volume is the libretto "Testimony." Paying homage to Charlie Parker, "Testimony" was commissioned for a radio drama with original music by eminent Australian composer and saxophonist Sandy Evans. Remarkably rich and evocative, encompassing a wide range of musical energy and performers, this moving affirmation of Parker's genius became a milestone in contemporary radio theater. Twenty-eight additional poems spanning the breadth of Komunyakaa's career are included, including two never previously published. Accompanying the poems are interviews and essays featuring Komunyakaa, Evans, radio producer Christopher Williams, jazz critic Miriam Zolin, jazz writer and editor Sascha Feinstein, and musical director, Paul Grabowsky. Sascha Feinstein writes the foreword.--Amazon.com
Jazz at Massey Hall by
Quintet (Jazz group)(
Recording
)
68 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 825 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A modern jazz summit meeting in Toronto that has been called the greatest jazz concert ever. Originally released in 1985, the stunning recording has now been remastered and must be heard again by all jazz aficionados!
68 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 825 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A modern jazz summit meeting in Toronto that has been called the greatest jazz concert ever. Originally released in 1985, the stunning recording has now been remastered and must be heard again by all jazz aficionados!
Charlie Parker by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
225 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 779 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
225 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 779 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ken Burns jazz : the story of America's music by
Ken Burns(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
5 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
Le souffle au coeur = Murmur of the heart by
Louis Malle(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1971 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Loosely based on the director's childhood, this film portrays a precocious fifteen-year-old boy as he journeys from childhood to adulthood, his story of sexual maturation, and the unorthodox relationship he has with his free-spirited mother
17 editions published between 1971 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Loosely based on the director's childhood, this film portrays a precocious fifteen-year-old boy as he journeys from childhood to adulthood, his story of sexual maturation, and the unorthodox relationship he has with his free-spirited mother
Yardbird suite by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
60 editions published between 1937 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
60 editions published between 1937 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The best of Ken Burns' Jazz by
Ken Burns(
Recording
)
4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
Celebrating Bird : the triumph of Charlie Parker by
Gary Giddins(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1987 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In film clips, photos, interviews and his only surviving TV appearance (with Dizzy Gillespie, playing Hot house), Parker's life is traced from Kansas City to the New York jazz scene of the 1950s
17 editions published between 1987 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In film clips, photos, interviews and his only surviving TV appearance (with Dizzy Gillespie, playing Hot house), Parker's life is traced from Kansas City to the New York jazz scene of the 1950s
Charlie Parker with strings : the master takes by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
32 editions published between 1994 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
32 editions published between 1994 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bebop by
Slam Stewart(
Recording
)
18 editions published between 1946 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 429 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1946 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 429 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mas mambo mania! : more kings & queens of mambo(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2001 in Spanish and held by 414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2001 in Spanish and held by 414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The essential Charlie Parker by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
15 editions published between 1961 and 1997 in 4 languages and held by 395 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1961 and 1997 in 4 languages and held by 395 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bird : the original recordings of Charlie Parker by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
18 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Now's the time by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
143 editions published between 1950 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie Parker is captured at the peak of his career with these essential songs. Informative liner notes and remastered sound also add to this jazz experience
143 editions published between 1950 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie Parker is captured at the peak of his career with these essential songs. Informative liner notes and remastered sound also add to this jazz experience
Confirmation : best of the Verve years by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
21 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in 4 languages and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in 4 languages and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete RCA Victor recordings by
Dizzy Gillespie(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 349 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 349 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bird : the complete Charlie Parker on Verve by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
26 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
26 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bird : original motion picture soundtrack by
Charlie Parker(
)
34 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
34 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945 by
Dizzy Gillespie(
Recording
)
7 editions published in 2005 in 3 languages and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is a live concert recording of Dizzy and Bird from Town Hall not previously known to have been recorded. Also features Don Byas, Al Haig, Curley Russell and Max Roach. This 7 track CD includes the songs Intro; Bebop; A Night In Tunisia; Groovin' High; Salt Peanuts; Hot House; and 52nd Street Theme
7 editions published in 2005 in 3 languages and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is a live concert recording of Dizzy and Bird from Town Hall not previously known to have been recorded. Also features Don Byas, Al Haig, Curley Russell and Max Roach. This 7 track CD includes the songs Intro; Bebop; A Night In Tunisia; Groovin' High; Salt Peanuts; Hot House; and 52nd Street Theme
Bird and Diz by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1997 and held by 303 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1997 and held by 303 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Gillespie, Dizzy 1917-1993 Other Commentator Performer Musician Author Originator Instrumentalist Composer
- Roach, Max 1924-2007 Interviewee Performer Lyricist Musician Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Davis, Miles Arranger Performer Musician Author Creator Instrumentalist Composer
- Powell, Bud Other Performer Musician Instrumentalist Author Composer
- Monk, Thelonious Other Performer Instrumentalist Author Composer
- Russell, Curley Singer Performer Instrumentalist Composer
- Mingus, Charles 1922-1979 Performer Instrumentalist Author Musician
- Giddins, Gary Other Scenarist Director Author of screenplay Author
- Potter, Tommy 1918-1988 Composer Performer Instrumentalist
- Holiday, Billie 1915-1959 Singer Performer Instrumentalist Author
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African American musicians African Americans Alternate takes (Sound recordings) American poetry Armstrong, Louis, Big band music Bop (Music) Brubeck, Dave Cuba Dance music Davis, Miles Desmond, Paul, Ellington, Duke, Fitzgerald, Ella Gillespie, Dizzy, Granz, Norman, Holiday, Billie, Improvisation (Music) Jazz Jazz--Analysis, appreciation Jazz musicians Jazz vocals Lewis, John, Live sound recordings Mambo (Dance) Mambos (Music) Miller, Glenn, Monk, Thelonious Mothers and sons Motion picture music Mulligan, Gerry Musicians Musicians' spouses Musicians--Drug use Parker, Charlie, Picture books for children Racism Reinhardt, Django, Saxophone music (Jazz) Saxophone with jazz ensemble Saxophonists Sex Shaw, Artie, Strayhorn, Billy Teenage boys Television music Television soundtracks Trumpet with jazz ensemble United States Webster, Ben,
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Alternative Names
Bird.
Bird 1920-1955
Bird Musiker 1920-1955
Čarli Parker
Čārlijs Pārkers
Chan, Charlie
Chan Charlie 1920-1955
Charles Christopher Parker, Jr
Charles Parker
Charley Parker
Charlie Chan.
Charlie "Chan" Parker
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker americký hudebník
Charlie Parker Amerikaanse jazz muzikant en componist
Charlie Parker amerikansk jazzsaxofonist och kompositör
Charlie Parker amerikansk jazzsaxofonist og komponist
Charlie Parker amerykański saksofonista jazzowy
Charlie Parker and Strings
Charlie Parker And The Jazz All-Stars
Charlie Parker Jam Session
Charlie Parker sassofonista e compositore statunitense
Charlie Parker saxofonista estadounidense
Charlie Parker saxophoniste de jazz
Charlie Parker US-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker (Altsaxofonist) und Komponist
Charlie Parker yhdysvaltalainen muusikko
Charlier Parker with Strings
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Parker Charles Christopher Jr 1920-1955
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Parkeris Čarlzas
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Pārkers, Čārlijs, 1920-1955
Yardbird.
Yardbird 1920-1955
Yardbird Musiker 1920-1955
Τσάρλι Πάρκερ
Берд
Паркер Ч.
Паркер Чарлз
Паркер Чарли
Чарли Паркер
Чарли Паркър американски джаз саксофонист
Чарлі Паркер американський джазовий саксофоніст і композитор
צ'ארלי פארקר מוזיקאי אמריקאי
شارلى باركر
شارلي باركر
چارلی پارکر
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찰리 파커
파커, 찰리 1920-1955
파커, 찰스 버드 주니어 1920-1955
파커, 찰스 주니어 1920-1955
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パーカー, チャーリー
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