Charlie Parker His Music and Life

Name: Charlie Parker His Music and Life
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ISBN: 9780472085552

ISBN-10: 0472085557

ISBN-13: 9780472085552

Edition: 1998

Authors: Carl Woideck

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"Whatever background you bring to it, the book willl likely enrich your understanding of Parker's music. . . ." --Cadence As one of the architects of modern jazz (often called "bebop"), Charlie Parker (1920-55) had a profound effect on American music that continues to this day. This book opens with a chapter of biography and then progresses to four chapters focusing on Charlie Parker's music by tracing his artistic evolution and major achievements as a jazz improviser. Much like a guided tour through an artist's retrospective, the book introduces readers to a sampling of Charlie Parker's most illustrative works. The musical discussions and transcribed musical examples are keyed to…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Publication date: 12/1/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



The Life of Charlie Parker



A Biographical Sketch



The Music of Charlie Parker


Introduction to the Musical Chapters



1940-43



1944-46



1947-49



1950-55


Some Final Thoughts


Appendixes



A Selected Charlie Parker Discography



Four Complete Solo Transcriptions



"Honey and Body"



"Oh, Lady Be Good!"



"Parker's Mood" (Take 5)



"Just Friends"


Notes


References


Index