Decades after Parker's death, a new album compiles previously unknown performances by the alto sax legend. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the record will please both jazz experts and casual listeners.

Parker’s relationship with Chan is one of the focal points of Bird, the biopic Clint Eastwood made in 1988. Eastwood was 16 when he saw Parker play and was entranced by the music of a “genius”.

Listening to Charlie Parker’s saxophone gymnastics on a new album of rare recordings is like watching Simone Biles stretch during warmups. A new collection, “Bird in Kansas City,” captures ...

A collection of rare recordings from jazz legend Charlie Parker are featured on the new album "Charlie Parker: Bird in Kansas City." The tracks were all recorded in Kansas City in the 1940s and 1950s.

On his latest single, “Charlie Parker,” off his forthcoming album Eat The Worm, the multi-instrumentalist channeled the tragic life story of another music legend.

Music Review: Rare Hometown Recordings, 'Bird in Kansas City,' Capture Charlie Parker's Playful Mood Listening to Charlie Parker’s saxophone gymnastics on a new album of rare recordings is like ...