Bird Parker, American jazz saxophonist. Achievements include his influential style advanced art of improvisation and rhythm, replacing diatonic with chromatic runs. Recipient New Star award Esquire Poll, 1946; winner Down Beat Poll, 1948-1953, Down Beat Critics' Poll, 1953-1954; named to Down Beat Hall of Fame, 1955, as Greatest Ever in Encyclopedia of Jazz Poll, 1956.
Background
Parker, Bird was born on August 29, 1920 in Kansas City, Kansas, United States.
Achievements
Bird Parker has been listed as a noteworthy jazz saxophonist by Marquis Who's Who.
Recipient New Star award Esquire Poll, 1946. Winner Down Beat Poll, 1948-1953, Down Beat Critics' Poll, 1953-1954. Named to Down Beat Hall of Fame, 1955, as Greatest Ever in Encyclopedia of Jazz Poll, 1956.
Recipient New Star award Esquire Poll, 1946. Winner Down Beat Poll, 1948-1953, Down Beat Critics' Poll, 1953-1954. Named to Down Beat Hall of Fame, 1955, as Greatest Ever in Encyclopedia of Jazz Poll, 1956.
