Seventy years ago, Charlie Parker and four other be-bop legends created what many call the greatest jazz concert ever— with Parker playing a plastic saxophone. A reissue of the recording is out. More ...

This year's Record Store Day Black Friday sale will include a rare bit of Cleveland music history. State of play: 1,500 vinyl ...

For decades the 18th and Vine Jazz District has been the centerpiece of artistic creativity in Kansas City's Black community, so it makes perfect sense to find the sculptural depiction of one of the ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This June, “Spotlight: Charlie Parker” is returning for its 14th year, bringing back a summer-long program dedicated to honoring the life and influence of Kansas City jazz legend ...

When it comes to live recordings of Charlie Parker, Jazz At Massey Hall, from a concert in Toronto in May 1953, has been widely considered the slam-dunk number one ever since Charles Mingus released ...

Lonnie McFadden appeared on KCUR's Up To Date on Aug. 18, 2025 to talk about the legacy of Charlie Parker. Kansas City's own Charlie "Bird" Parker revolutionized jazz music. Local jazz legend Lonnie ...

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Listen 24:01 It’s been 100 years since ...

It is about thirty short strides, from my office in the cellar of my home, to a storeroom, where I keep the boxes-full of CDs that have remained unpacked since I have moved into this town home. But ...

This year’s Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in New York City will include an array of pianists, vocalists and other jazz musicians brought together to perform in honor of Parker and his creative legacy.

More than 70 years ago, what's often called the greatest jazz concert of all time took place in Toronto. Charlie "Bird" Parker soared with four legendary colleagues while playing a plastic saxophone.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This June, "Spotlight: Charlie Parker" is returning for its 14th year, bringing back a summer-long program ...