music clip of the day

jazz/blues/rock/classical/gospel/more

Happy Birthday, Bird!

Charlie Parker, alto saxophonist, August 29, 1920-March 12, 1955

According to Miles Davis, the history of jazz can be summarized in four words: Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker.

Charlier Parker & Dizzy Gillespie, “Hot House,” live (TV broadcast), 1952

(Originally posted 10/17/09.)

**********

lagniappe

radio

WKCR-FM’s Lester Young/Charlie Parker birthday marathon runs until midnight—today’s all Bird.

*****

musical thoughts

Don’t play the saxophone. Let it play you.

—Charlie Parker

As Hurricane Irene hits New York, let’s head to Harlem.

Harold Robinson, Earl Washington, Paul Williams, “Two Wings,” live, Harlem Church of Christ (338 Lenox Ave.), 27th Northeastern Lectureship, 2008

Vodpod videos no longer available.

**********

lagniappe

radio

Speaking of New York, WKCR-FM (broadcasting from Columbia University) continues its Lester Young/Charlie Parker birthday marathon today and tomorrow.