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Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop , [ 3 ] a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonies.
Charles Edward Haydon Parker (10 March 1870 – 9 August 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
In 2005-07, Charles Parker Art Brass designs were featured in the exhibition A Brass Menagerie: Metalwork of the Aesthetic Movement exhibited in Utica and New York City. [11] In 1994-95, the company was included in the Dallas Museum of Art's exhibition Silver in America 1840-1940: A century of splendor .
Charles Parker (Michigan politician) (1877–1934), member of the Michigan House of Representatives Charlie Parker (Nova Scotia politician) (born 1951), NDP MLA for Pictou West in Nova Scotia, Canada Charles Stuart Parker (1829–1909), British Member of Parliament for Perth, 1878–1892
In 2005, then-Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles. 35 years after the couple first met. Here's a look at some of the most memorable photos of the day.
Touchin' on Trane is a live album by American jazz saxophonist Charles Gayle, bassist William Parker, and percussionist Rashied Ali, featuring performances inspired by John Coltrane which were recorded in Germany in 1991 for the FMP label.
In fact, they got back together once Charles and Diana separated and divorced and were married themselves in 2005, which allowed Camilla to be Queen Consort of England once Queen Elizabeth died in ...
Charles Parker (1919–1980) was a Bournemouth born, BBC Radio producer based in Birmingham from 1954-1972, who specialised in Documentary Radio and Theatre. [1] In particular, he is remembered for his collaboration with Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger on the 1958-1963 series of Radio Ballads, which won an Italia Prize for Radio Documentary in 1960 and is seen as a landmark of study in oral history.