Excerpt from John McNeil's book offers a glimpse into the rhythmic innovation of Parker and hints that his inspiration may have been the trumpet of Louis Armstrong.

Tribute to the famed alto saxophonist. Hear song samples, find out about recommended CDs, and link to other jazz artists.

Bird disciples can explore an extensive collection of photos, links, sheet music and other publications, and audio clips.

Peruse a discography starting in 1937 and ending with current compilations and reissues. Includes a list of famous collaborators.

Audio clips of "Hot House" and "Ko Ko" accompany a bio of the legendary bebop saxophonist who directly influenced virtually every sax player who followed him.

"Portrait of an Artist" includes quotes, artwork, RealAudio clips, a bio, and an Amazon.com affiliate store for this hard-living and harder-playing jazzman.

Read a bio of one of Kansas City, Missouri's most famous sons and then explore the library's holdings of books, videos, and audio recordings.

RealAudio clips and related links accompany the webmaster's anti-climactic story of seeing Bird in person and his brother's tale of joining the master on stage.

Contains an extract about the American musician with a foremost role in the jazz movement. Read a brief biography.

Features details about "Bird," a film about jazz legend Charlie Parker. Includes an overview of the musician's life.

Record label bills this two-CD overview as "the ultimate Charlie Parker collection." Explore track listings and liner notes, and then buy the CD.

Bio and selected discography introduce this alto saxophone great who, despite predating rock and roll, certainly lived like a rock star.

Anyone serious about playing jazz saxophone will need to make sure one of these sheet music and songbook titles is in their library.

View the commemorative stamp featuring jazz great Charlie Parker. Includes a biography about the legendary alto saxophonist.