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Leo Parker (April 18, 1925 – February 11, 1962) was an American jazz musician, who primarily played baritone saxophone. Parker was the earliest baritone saxophonist to play bebop. Early life. Born in ...
Leo Parker was the proud owner of a big, beefy baritone sax tone and a fluent technique that struck a great match between the gritty, down-home feeling of R&B and the advanced harmonies of bebop. At first, he studied alto in high school, even recording with Coleman Hawkins’ early bebop band at age 18 on that instrument in 1944.
Parker passed away on February 12, 1962 at the age of 36. Leo Parker’s baritone style combined the sonic might of Harry Carney, the bebop sensibility of Charlie Parker and the rhythmic excitement of Illinois Jacquet. He successfully synthesized these influences, and others, to become one of jazz’s greatest baritone saxophonists.
19 de mar. de 2010 · Howard McGhee (tp) Gene Ammons (ts) Leo Parker (bars) Junior Mance (p) Gene Wright (b) Charles Williams (d)Detroit, MI, October 4, 1947
4 de jun. de 2023 · Leo Parker, a legendary saxophonist, left an indelible mark on the world of music with his powerful and innovative playing. As a pioneer of the rhythm and blues genre, Parker's distinctive sound and energetic performances captivated audiences during the golden era of jazz. Born on April 18, 1925, in Washington, D.C., Leo Parker discovered his
6 de feb. de 2021 · Leo Parker came up during the simultaneous explosions of bebop and rhythm & blues. Everything he touched turned into a groove. Recording for Savoy in Detroit during the autumn of 1947, Leo was flanked by Howard McGhee and Gene Ammons, who at this point seems to have been operating under the influence of Lester Young.
6 de may. de 2022 · This page outlines Leo Parker's performances and activities. Dates on which recording sessions occurred are linked to the corresponding session on the Discography page by clicking on the icon: EARLY YEARS APRIL 18, 1925: Leo Thomas Parker is born in Prince George’s County, Maryland to David S. Parker and Margaret V. Parker.U.S., WWII Draft…
