Charlie Parker quotes
Charlie Parker was an American jazz saxophonist and composer, regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. A pioneer of bebop, his innovative style transformed the genre and inspired generations of musicians. He remains celebrated for his virtuosic technique and groundbreaking improvisations. Here are 10 of his quotes:
Any musician who says he is playing better either on tea, the needle, or when he is juiced, is a plain, straight liar. When I get too much to drink, I can't even finger well, let alone play decent ideas. You can miss the most important years of your life, the years of possible creation.
Charlie Parker
l'd been getting bored with the stereotyped changes that were being used all the time at the time, and I kept thinking there's bound to be something else. I could hear it sometimes but I couldn't play it. ... I found that by using the higher intervals of a chord as a melody line and backing them with appropriately related changes I could play the thing I'd been hearing. I came alive.
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
Occupation: American Musician
Born: August 29, 1920
Died: March 12, 1955
Quotes count: 10
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