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Born: April 18, 1925 in Washington D.C.
Years Active: 60 's
Died: February 11, 1962 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Leo Parker was the proud owner of a big, beefy baritone sax tone and a fluent technique that struck a great match between the gritty, down-home feeling of R&B and the advanced harmonies of bebop. At first, he studied alto in high school, even rec ...More >>

Discography: 1961 Rollin' with Leo 1961 Let Me Tell You 'Bout It More >>

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Influenced By: Charlie Parker More >>

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