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Leo Parker (* 18. April 1925 in Washington, D.C.; † 11. Februar 1962 in New York City, New York) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazzsaxophonist . Leben und Werk. Parker begann seine musikalische Karriere auf dem Altsaxophon und machte einige Studioaufnahmen mit Coleman Hawkins.
Leo Parker (April 18, 1925 – February 11, 1962) was an American jazz musician, who primarily played baritone saxophone. Parker was the earliest baritone saxophonist to play bebop.
Leo Parker was the proud owner of a big, beefy baritone sax tone and a fluent technique that struck a great match between the gritty, down-home feeling of R&B and the advanced harmonies of bebop.
4. Juni 2023 · Leo Parker, a legendary saxophonist, left an indelible mark on the world of music with his powerful and innovative playing. As a pioneer of the rhythm and blues genre, Parker’s distinctive sound and energetic performances captivated audiences during the golden era of jazz.
Leo Parker’s baritone style combined the sonic might of Harry Carney, the bebop sensibility of Charlie Parker and the rhythmic excitement of Illinois Jacquet. He successfully synthesized these influences, and others, to become one of jazz’s greatest baritone saxophonists.
Recorded September - October 1961, here we have the final two albums recorded by the baritone and alto saxophonist Leo Parker for Blue Note. They have an added poignancy as, four months later on 11 February 1962, Parker died of a heart attack brought on by drug abuse.
The aim of this discography is to compile all known session information (i.e. date, location, personnel, song titles, timings, composers, arrangers, alternate takes, etc.). The intention is not to list every single reissue of the recordings. A priority has been made to list all original issues.
