Charlie Parker

Although bebop master Charlie Parker is known for his blazing improvisations and advanced melodies, this is one of his most approachable and melodic compositions. Lending itself perfectly to a big ban...

Although bebop master Charlie Parker is known for his blazing improvisations and advanced melodies, this is one of his most approachable and melodic compositions. Lending itself perfectly to a big ban...

Arranged for six horns, this accessible chart on Charlie Parker's swing classic features a trio of alto, trumpet and guitar to start things off, followed later by great-sounding scoring for the entire...

Arranged for six horns, this accessible chart on Charlie Parker's swing classic features a trio of alto, trumpet and guitar to start things off, followed later by great-sounding scoring for the entire...

From bebop innovator Charlie Parker. Now's the Time is one of his more accessible and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement allows you to teach a bit of jazz...

This swing classic from bebop legend Charlie Parker belongs in every jazz library. The easy melody and blues changes make this a perfect fit for younger players. Mark's classy chart spreads the melody...

This swing classic from bebop legend Charlie Parker belongs in every jazz library. The easy melody and blues changes make this a perfect fit for younger players. Mark's classy chart spreads the melody...

If you want your band to swing, then you gotta check out this fine chart on a Charlie Parker standard. It has a solo (melody is written out) for tenor sax and alto sax. Lead trumpet range is to writte...

Big band bebop! This is a great Charlie Parker classic arranged as a swing at around 180 BPM. The melody is stated by alto, tenor and trumpet 2 followed by written trumpet 2, tenor 1 solos, a full ens...

Arranged for six horns, this accessible chart on Charlie Parker's swing classic features a trio of alto, trumpet and guitar to start things off, followed later by great-sounding scoring for the entire...

From bebop innovator Charlie Parker. Now's the Time is one of his more accessible and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement allows you to teach a bit of jazz...

Although bebop master Charlie Parker is known for his blazing improvisations and advanced melodies, this is one of his most approachable and melodic compositions. Lending itself perfectly to a big ban...

This swing classic from bebop legend Charlie Parker belongs in every jazz library. The easy melody and blues changes make this a perfect fit for younger players. Mark's classy chart spreads the melody...

This adaptation of the Charlie Parker classic features a fast swing tempo and the bop-style lines you'd expect, but it also pays tribute to Bird by casting selected horns in intimate, combo-like setti...

This adaptation of the Charlie Parker classic features a fast swing tempo and the bop-style lines you'd expect, but it also pays tribute to Bird by casting selected horns in intimate, combo-like setti...

In this uptempo adaptation of the great bebop classic for developing groups, solos are assigned to alto sax and trumpet, with some written solo lines provided to help players lacking extensive improvi...

In this uptempo adaptation of the great bebop classic for developing groups, solos are assigned to alto sax and trumpet, with some written solo lines provided to help players lacking extensive improvi...

This chart is not for the faint-of-heart. It moves at a fast, swinging pace, and it captures the spirit of Parker's classic bebop tune, including the humor. As recorded on the new CD The Bill Holman B...

Here is a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by Charlie Parker. The chart starts out in a funk style and then alternates with swing sections. Soloists have a chance to improvise in both styles.

Here is a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by Charlie Parker. The chart starts out in a funk style and then alternates with swing sections. Soloists have a chance to improvise in both styles.