Seattle Opera: Charlie Parker's Yardbird - Books & Recordings for Teens
The Seattle Opera will be presenting Charlie Parker's Yardbird, Feb. 22-Mar. 7, 2020. Seattle Public Library created this resource list for high-schoolers inspired to learn more about this legendary jazz saxophonist, to explore the history of bebop and jazz, and to discover some jazz-infused novels. Enjoy!
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Charlie Parker
The Best of Charlie Parker.
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Chasin' the Bird
A revealing look at the life and music of jazz titan Charlie Parker, from his childhood in Kansas City to his final harrowing days in New York.
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Bird
Follows Charlie Parker from his start playing with "more enthusiasm than talent" in Kansas City clubs, to his peak as one of the preeminent forces in bebop, and then his early death at age 34.
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Celebrating Bird
A classic of jazz writing that the Village Voice heralded as "a celebration of the highest order--a portrayal of a jazz virtuoso whose gargantuan talent was haunted by his excesses and a view into the ravishing art of one of jazz's most commanding and remarkable figures."
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Charlie Parker
This biography aimed at teens covers the life and career of the legendary jazz saxophonist.
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Bird & Diz
This rhythmic, illustrated tribute to Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie features one long piece of paper folded accordion-style, echoing the long, flowing phrases played by the inventors of bebop.
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Giant Steps
Examines the most important figures in the creation of modern jazz, detailing the emergence of bebop through the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Fats Navarro, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. (Also available as an eBook.)
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Masters of Jazz Saxophone
With over 100 color photos and insightful essays written by world-class jazz authorities, this book illustrates the saxophone's role in jazz from its earliest 1920s roots through today.
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Jazz
This episode of Ken Burns' documentary series profiles a small underground of gifted young musicians (including saxophonist Charlie Parker) as they begin to develop a new fast and intricate way of playing - a new music called bebop. (Also available as Streaming Video)
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The History of Jazz
Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and jazz's place in cultural history.
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