Quote of the Day: Happy Birthday Charlie "Yardbird" Parker: August 29, 1920
“Learn your instrument. Then, practice, practice, practice. Then, when you get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail.”
~ Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker, aka Bird, pioneered the style of jazz known as bebop, which revolutionized the way jazz is played today. A true musical genious, he lived a fast lifestyle frought with addiction, contributing to his untimely death at age 34. You can listen to his music all day long by following the link to the Columbia University Music Station: WKCR.org