The jazz world celebrated the centennial of Charlie Parker's birth in 2020. Parker is one of the select few musicians who justify the term '"genius." He was unquestionably one the greatest improvisers ...

Bird helped usher in bebop and transformed the alto saxophone into an instrument of startling possibility. Here’s an 11-song primer on his enduring legacy. Credit...Illustration by Dante Zaballa ...

Nicknamed "Bird," Charlie Parker was the father of bebop and one of the most influential alto saxophonists of all time. His radical approach to harmony, rhythm, and improvisation reshaped jazz ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This June, “Spotlight: Charlie Parker” is returning for its 14th year, bringing back a summer-long program dedicated to honoring the life and influence of Kansas City jazz legend ...

Charlie Parker 2026 will return this summer for its 14th annual celebration honoring jazz musician Charlie “Bird” Parker. The festival will take place across Kansas City venues, including the Folly ...