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Charlie Parker was born on August 29, 1920 in Kansas City, Kansas and was a world-famous jazz saxophonist and composer. Parker was also known by his acquired the nickname “Yardbird,“ which he picked up early in his career, from this came the shortened version of, “Bird,” which he continued to use for the rest of his life. Parker was a highly influ... Continue Bio >>

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