bird parker

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A stage name of Charles Parker Jr.: "Bird Parker" refers to the American jazz saxophonist and composer, a leading figure in the development of bebop. The nickname "Bird" or "Yardbird" is famously associated with him.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The innovative style of Bird Parker revolutionized jazz in the 1940s.
    • Many musicians studied the recordings of Bird Parker to learn bebop improvisation.
Advanced Usage
  • "Bird" as a standalone reference: In jazz contexts, "Bird" alone is often understood to refer to Charlie Parker.
    • That solo has a real Bird feel to it. (That solo is reminiscent of Charlie Parker's style.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Charlie Parker (n): The full name of the musician.
  • Yardbird Parker (n): An alternative nickname.
  • Bebop (n): The style of jazz he helped pioneer.
Synonyms
  • Charlie Parker: The musician's given name.
  • Yardbird: An alternative nickname.
Related Phrases
  • To play like Bird: To improvise in a style reminiscent of Charlie Parker's virtuosic and complex approach.
    • The young saxophonist aspires to play like Bird.
Noun
  1. United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)