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Charlie Parker

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

1: Parker's Mood
In this, the first of two programmes, Charles Fox presents a portrait of the man and his times. Parker was the most important musician to appear in jazz after Louis Arm strong, not only influencing other saxophone players, but also inaugurating a new approach to improvisation.
With reminiscences from his contemporaries including JAY MCSHANN , DIZZY GILLESPIE, BILLY ECKSTINE and SONNY STITT
Producer DEREK DRESCHER

Contributors

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Charles Fox
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Louis Arm
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Jay McShann
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Billy Eckstine
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Sonny Stitt
Producer:
Derek Drescher
Source: Radio Times

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