*Charlie Parker* (1920–1955), also known as *"Bird"*, was a legendary American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was a pioneering figure in the development of *bebop*, a complex and fast-paced style of jazz that revolutionized the genre in the 1940s. Born in *Kansas City, Kansas*, and raised in *Missouri*, Parker began playing the saxophone in his teens. Influenced by swing musicians, he pushed the boundaries of rhythm, harmony, and improvisation. His groundbreaking work alongside musicians like

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