Charlie Parker and the Origin of 'Bebop
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Charlie Parker is famous for his role in the development of bebop music, which had an onomatopoetic name reflecting the short notes and off-the-beat rhythms characteristic of the genre.
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Swing vs. Bebop Jazz
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Bebop - Wikipedia
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How Charlie Parker Defined the Sound and Substance of Bebop Jazz
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A Bird's Life: How Charlie Parker Changed The Course Of Jazz History
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7-Step Exercise to Improve Your Bebop Skills: Learning Charlie Parker's “Confirmation” – mDecks Music Blog
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A Coppice Gate Gillespie and Parker: The Birth of Bebop
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The Life and Work of Charlie Parker
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Seattle Opera Blog: Quick History Lesson: Charlie Parker and Jazz 101
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Charlie Parker - Death, Songs & Bebop
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History of Bebop — Timeline of African American Music
Charlie Parker
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Bebop - The New York Times
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Charlie Parker and the Origin of 'Bebop