Genre: jazz bebop saxophone blues bop Biography: Charles Christopher "Bird" Parker, Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955) was an American bebop saxophonist and composer. Early in his career Parker was dubbed Yardbird; this was later shortened to 'Bird' (or some... [more]

Similar artist: Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie Charlie Parker Quintet Cannonball Adderley John Coltrane Sonny Rollins

Genre: jazz jazz guitar guitar fusion bop Biography: Lenny Breau is widely recognised as one of the greatest guitarists that has ever lived. He excelled technically, being able to play bass lines, comp chords and pick out a melody at the same time. As his career progressed h... [more]

Similar artist: Johnny Smith George Van Eps Jimmy Raney Eddie Lang Pat Martino